Jeddah Tower Has a Date: The One-Kilometer Giant That Will Surpass the Burj Khalifa and Change Engineering History

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 03/02/2025 at 12:21

A previsão de conclusão da Torre Jeddah é até o final da década, ou seja, por volta de 2030. Depois de muitos atrasos, as obras foram retomadas e a expectativa é que o projeto seja finalizado a tempo para a Visão 2030 da Arábia Saudita.

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After Years Of Ups And Downs, The Building That Promises To Be The Tallest In The World, With Impressive 990 Meters In Height, Finally Has A Forecast For Completion. With An Astronomical Investment Of US$ 1.2 Billion, The Jeddah Tower Is Growing Again After Many Uncertainties And Enters The Final Phase To Consolidate Saudi Arabia As A Reference In Architectural Megaprojects. Will It Happen This Time?

The First Tower In The World To Exceed The Mark Of One Kilometer In Height Finally Has A Forecast For Completion. With An Investment Of US$ 1.2 Billion And A History Full Of Challenges, The Jeddah Tower Is Resuming Its Construction At Full Speed. Expected To Be Completed By The End Of The Decade, This Architectural Marvel Promises To Transform The Horizon Of Saudi Arabia And Consolidate Its Position On The World Stage.

Vision 2030 And The Resumption Of Construction

The Jeddah Tower Is One Of The Pillars Of The Ambitious Saudi Plan Called Vision 2030, A Bold Strategy To Modernize The Country’s Economy, Culture, And Infrastructure. Designed To Be A Symbol Of Progress And Development, The Tower Promises To Attract Investors, Tourists, And Consolidate The City Of Jeddah As A Global Center Of Innovation And Luxury.

The Resumption Of Construction Is A Key Step For Saudi Arabia To Reinforce Its Image As A Leader In Megaprojects. After So Much Time Of Paralysis, The Construction Site Has Finally Returned To Action, With 63 Of The 157 Planned Floors Already Erected. The Goal Now Is To Not Waste Any More Time And Complete The Structure In The Coming Years, Ensuring That The Tower Is Ready For The Celebration Of Vision 2030.

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The Obstacles In The Way Of The Jeddah Tower

A 1 km tall building will be a true engineering marvel, designed to withstand extremely strong winds and extreme temperature changes. The Jeddah Tower will have a super-strong base, an aerodynamic design inspired by nature, and will feature ultra-fast elevators to connect its over 150 floors. — A 1 Km Tall Building Will Be A True Engineering Marvel, Designed To Withstand Extremely Strong Winds And Extreme Temperature Changes. The Jeddah Tower Will Have A Super-Strong Base, An Aerodynamic Design Inspired By Nature, And Will Feature Ultra-Fast Elevators To Connect Its Over 150 Floors.

Building A Skyscraper Of This Magnitude Is No Joke, And The Jeddah Tower Has Faced A Series Of Problems Since The Beginning. In 2017, Scandals Involving Key Figures In The Project Led To The Suspension Of Construction. With Arrests And Investigations Ongoing, Uncertainty Took Over The Project.

If That Wasn’t Enough, The Covid-19 Pandemic Arrived To Put Another Brake On Construction, Which Stopped Completely For Seven Years. This Period Of Inactivity Has Only Caused Costs To Surge And Deadlines To Become Even More Uncertain. Only Last Year, An Official Ceremony Marked The Definitive Resumption Of The Project, Rekindling Hopes That This Time The Tower Will Finally Be Completed.

A Monument Of Engineering And Architecture

Designed By Renowned Architect Adrian Smith, The Same Behind The Burj Khalifa, The Jeddah Tower Has A Next-Level Design. Its Structure Was Inspired By A “Three Petals” Plant, Which Not Only Ensures Stability But Also Reduces Wind Resistance — A Critical Factor When It Comes To Ultralong Buildings.

The Tower’s Aerodynamic And Conical Shape Is Not Just Beautiful, But Essential To Withstand Extreme Winds And Ensure Structural Safety. According To The Architects Of The Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Firm, The Inspiration For The Design Came From Nature, Evoking A Cluster Of Leaves Sprouting From The Ground. In Other Words, A True Colossus That Symbolizes The Growth And Innovation That Saudi Arabia Wants To Showcase To The World.

At 990 Meters Tall, The Jeddah Tower Will Be 150 Meters Taller Than The Burj Khalifa, Currently The Tallest Skyscraper In The World. To Put It In Perspective, Its Grandeur Is Three Times Greater Than The Shard, One Of The Most Iconic Buildings In London. It’s Height That Cannot Be Underestimated!

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Antônio Rodrigues

#122871

05/02/2025 23:43

Sugestão de explicação técnica a autora em relação aos pavimentos

Será que a reportagem não fez as contas ? Ou está equivocada ao falar em 150 andares e quase mil metros,

O Pé direito supostamente estária com mais de 6 m de altura, portanto teoricamente todos os apartamentos poderiam ser duplex?

Tecnicamente está seria a única explicação se comprovadas as supostas alturas dividido pelos números de pavimentos divulgados na reportagem

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MARGARETE RODRIGUES

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05/02/2025 14:25

Acho que querem fazer uma nora Torre de Babel.

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Margarete

#122454

04/02/2025 08:09

Como se não bastasse agora a torre em trabalho com inteligência artificial 🙏

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