Capital Gate, most inclined tower in the world?
October 28, 2008 by UAERush · Leave a Comment
As construction of Capital Gate continues in the UAE capital city, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec), which is developing the iconic building, and RMJM, project architects, have submitted a joint application to the Guinness Book of Records to recognise the tower as the “most inclined in the world.”
Capital Gate leans westward an astonishing 18 degrees; by comparison the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans less than 4 degrees. Because of its unique posture, the tower is being constructed on top of an incredibly dense mesh of reinforced steel.The dense mesh sits above an intensive distribution of 490 piles which have been drilled 30 metres underground to accommodate the gravitational, wind and seismic pressures caused by the lean of the building.
Simon Horgan CEO of Adnec Group said,
“Capital Gate will be a building that the world will talk about, not because it has surpassed another building as the world’s tallest, but because of its aesthetic splendour.”
“Capital Gate will be one of a kind,” added David Pringle, CEO, RMJM Asia and ME. “Its graceful, asymmetric diagonal structure, known as a ‘diagrid’, supports the tilting external load of the building and we believe that this is the first building in the world to use a pre-cambered core.”
Capital Centre reveals landmark towers
August 19, 2008 by UAERush · Leave a Comment
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has revealed two distinctive commercial and residential towers by SinoGulf Investments that architecturally mimic the movement of sand dunes.
The towers will be key features of the AED8 billion Capital Centre development underway surrounding Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Designed by world-renowned architects, Woods Bagot, the towers represent the abstraction of dune sand lines when the desert breeze blows. The concept design has been based on simplicity of form that is responsive and respectful of its environment and orientation, setting an aesthetic benchmark for the Capital Centre development.
Upon completion in the last quarter of 2010, the commercial and residential developments will offer a high quality finish, extensive amenities, ample parking, high-speed lifts and retail outlets. Also featured within the residential tower will be a gym, sauna, spa and pool, making the apartments hard to resist for tenants and investors.
The towers are situated in a prime location on the corner of Al Karama Street and adjacent to the exhibition centre, with non-obstructing north facing views. The towers are strategically placed with easy access to other commercial, hospitality, entertainment, transport and residential facilities.
Andrew Clout, Managing Director of SinoGulf Investments, commented:”Capital Centre is a master development, in a prime location, with winning features such as accessibility, traffic flow, a captive audience from the exhibition centre, and an environment conducive to business. These elements create the perfect environment for SinoGulf’s investment needs.
”Our development and Capital Centre will act as catalysts for each other, with both enriching the living experience of the tenants - upon completion this will be the place everyone will want to be.” Sanjay Tanna, ADNEC Business Development Director, added:”The prestigious Capital Centre development adjacent to the Exhibition Centre will no doubt aid some of the demand for both residential and commercial accommodation currently evident within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. On completion of the second phase of the exhibition facilities at ADNEC this year, this demand for quality accommodation will become even more unprecedented.
”Rental properties and serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi are achieving strong rates and occupancy levels - a clear shortage of accommodation exists for executives. SinoGulf has recognised the demand for high-end living and has created an A grade investment opportunity.”
Starwood Hotels & Resorts and ADNEC to bring first Element hotel to Abu Dhabi
August 4, 2008 by UAERush · Leave a Comment
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide & Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), have declared plans to launch a new Element hotel in Abu Dhabi - the first luxury realty to be introduced in the Europe, Africa and Middle East division.
Sanjay Tanna, ADNEC Business Development Director said:
“The Element extended-stay hotel at Capital Centre will be a first in the Middle East. The current market conditions support the development of the Element. The large real-estate projects and strong economic growth in Abu Dhabi have generated significant demand for short to medium term accommodation for executives.”
The new Element hotel is scheduled to open in 2011 at the prestigious Capital Centre development in UAE capital city - a mixed use real estate, including a state-of-the art exhibition centre and a gravity defying, iconic feature tower known as Capital Gate. Property will showcase 36 studios, 144 one-bedroom guest rooms, and 90 two-bedroom units, a restaurant, swimming pool and fitness center ideally suiting the business and leisure traveler.
