Aurecon has been chosen by lead architect Santiago Calatrava as the engineer/architect-of-record to collaborate on a range of design and technical features for Dubai’s The Tower.
The supertall skyscraper will be the focal point of Emaar’s Dubai Creek Harbour mega development that will be twice the size of Downtown Dubai.
Emaar chairman Mohamed Alabbar recently revealed in a television interview that the Tower will be around 100 meters taller than the 830 metre Burj Khalifa, currently the world’s tallest.
Adrian Jones, Aurecon’s Project Director for The Tower said: “The Calatrava team were looking to work directly with our experts who have had hands-on project experience on other supertall and similar mega projects.
“The Tower will test the craftsmanship of Aurecon as we play our part in making a mark on the built fabric of mankind,” Jones said.
“It is an absolute privilege to be entrusted by Santiago Calatrava and Emaar Properties to work on this project, and we have assembled a stellar team to bring this idea to life.”
The supertall building’s striking design includes a distinctive net of steel cable stays that attach to a central reinforced concrete column.
At the top of the tower is an oval-shaped bud that will house ten observation decks, including The Pinnacle Room, which will offer 360-degree views of the city and beyond.
Aurecon has assembled its top global experts to contribute to the project, with work being led by the company’s Middle East office with input from offices in Africa, Asia and Australia.
Dr Andy Davids, Aurecon’s Tall Buildings Leader, who serves as Aurecon’s Director of Design on the project, said that optimising proven techniques and materials is fundamental to the project’s success.
“One of the secrets with courageous projects is not to use new techniques or materials, but to stick with what you know,” he said.
“At the same time, we must work to maximise the potential of those materials and techniques. What’s different in The Tower is that we’ll be pushing the use of these techniques beyond current norms to create something unparalleled, and for us that’s very exciting.”