Friday, May 22, 2009

Al Faisaliyah Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Al Faisaliyah Center is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the second tallest building in Saudi Arabia. Immediately below it an outside viewing deck; at ground level, there is a shopping center. The Al Faisaliyah Center is about 267 meters high and consists of 44 floors.

The 4 corner beams of the al faisaliyah centre join at the top above a golden ball. The design is said to be based on that of a ballpoint pen. Inside the golden ball is a luxury revolving restaurant. There is a clear view of Saudi Arabia's other skyscraper, the Kingdom Centre, from the Al Faisaliyah Center and the two buildings create a silhouetted skyline in the evening. It is part of an Al Faisaliyah Complex, which consists of a hotel, the tower, and two other buildings.

Architects : Foster & Partners





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