Saudi Arabia, like many other Arab oil states, known for its ambitious
projects in the energy and architecture of the future. Recently the authorities
of this country have voiced an ambitious new project
. In Jeddah, will build the
tallest building in the world - a tower of "The Kingdom." The tower's height -
1600 meters. Currently the tallest tower in the world is considered with the
Burj Dubai (828 meters).
The patron of the project is the Saudi prince and billionaire Al-Waleed. Who is
the author of the project has not been disclosed. According to rumors, this
architectural firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. Project budget - $
30 billion plan to finish the Royal Tower in 2020. Although other data, it will
be completed in 5 years.
The pictures tower looks really futuristic, like a building from the "Star
Wars". On the 157th floor will settle a large viewing platform, which will offer
spectacular views of the Red Sea and the city. In the giant tower also be
located apartments, offices and shops. In short, a city-building.