Santiago Calatrava?s Tower at Dubai Creek Harbor has broken ground, and in just a few short years, will be breaking records, too.

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Santiago Calatrava?s Tower at Dubai Creek Harbor has broken ground, and in just a few short years, will be breaking records, too.At the ground breaking ceremony this week, officials including His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi, Chairman of Dubai Holding, and Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, and Micael Calatrava, CEO of Calatrava International announced that upon its completion in 2020, the landmark observation tower will measure in at a height slightly taller than Dubai?s own Burj Khalifa, making it the tallest tower in the world.?The design and architectural features of The Tower demand unique engineering approaches that are currently being implemented on site. Extensive studies were undertaken in preparation for the groundbreaking, and the learning that we have gained from the experience will add to the knowledge base of mankind,? said Santiago Calatrava.
The design of the tower integrates ?traditional Islamic architecture with cutting-edge design, engineering and sustainability elements.? The tower will contain three public observation decks, a cafe and numerous events spaces, as well as dynamic balconies that will ...