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🌍🏗️ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 🏛️ Imagine a skyscraper so tall it pierces the clouds—a testament to human ambition and innovation. Welcome to Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Economic Company Tower (JEC Tower), the future world’s tallest building, set to reach an awe-inspiring 3,303 feet by 2028. This engineering marvel, part of Saudi Vision 2030’s bold initiative to transform the nation’s economy, will surpass Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa by 587 feet—the equivalent of two football fields stacked vertically! Here are some jaw-dropping details: 👉 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡: Supported by 270 bored piles, each plunging 344 feet deep into the Earth. 👉 𝐒𝐤𝐲-𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Current technology limits concrete pumping to 2,624 feet, but engineers are innovating to reach the staggering height of 3,280 feet. [Saudi Arabia wanted to build a mile-high building, but that simply is not possible under existing architectural and engineering understanding.] 👉𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: 157 floors, 59 elevators, luxury hotels, high-end residences, and a world-class observation deck—the highest on the planet. 👉 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲: The JEC Tower will anchor a larger development that will include other skyscrapers, normal-size buildings, schools, hospitals, universities, and homes for over 100,000 residents. The same visionary designer behind Burj Khalifa is at the helm, ensuring JEC Tower not only reaches new heights but redefines what's possible in architecture and engineering. As a property law professor, I don't see the JEC Tower as simply another vanity building that seeks to break a record. The JEC Tower is an inspiring symbol of human ambition, technological advancement, and a glimpse into the future of real estate development and urban living. What do you think? Are you excited to see a completed JEC Tower? Would you like to visit the JEC Tower and the surrounding development? #Innovation #Architecture #SaudiVision2030 #JECTower #RealProperty #WorldsTallestBuilding

The race to be the tallest building in the world Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower is poised to become the world’s tallest building. What’s behind the century-plus drive to build ever taller skyscrapers?

The Hidden Challenges: Dubai's Burj Khalifa and Its Sewage Solution 🌆 As professionals in the field of architecture and urban planning, we are often captivated by the marvels of modern engineering. The Burj Khalifa, standing tall at 828 meters, is a testament to human ingenuity and ambition. However, beyond its dazzling exterior and groundbreaking design lies a lesser-known aspect that highlights the complexities of building in urban environments. 🛠️ The Sewage Conundrum Despite its stature as the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa does not have a conventional sewage system. Instead, the waste is collected in trucks and transported to a treatment facility. This logistical solution underscores the unique challenges faced when constructing such an iconic structure in the heart of a bustling city. 🌍 Urban Infrastructure and Sustainability This unconventional method raises important discussions about urban infrastructure and sustainability. As we push the boundaries of architectural design, it becomes imperative to address the foundational systems that support these grand structures. The Burj Khalifa's situation serves as a reminder that our pursuit of architectural excellence must go hand-in-hand with sustainable and practical infrastructure solutions. 📈 Looking Ahead As we continue to innovate and design the skylines of the future, let us prioritize comprehensive planning that integrates both aesthetic brilliance and functional efficiency. The Burj Khalifa stands as a symbol of what we can achieve, and also as a lesson on the importance of holistic architectural and urban planning. . . . . . . #Architecture #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDesign #BurjKhalifa #EngineeringMarvels #InfrastructureChallenges

The Skyscraper Race Saudi Arabia is planning to build a two-kilometer-high skyscraper on a site north of the capital city of Riyadh. If completed, it will be the world’s highest building. According to architecture and design magazine Dezeen, UK studio Foster + Partners is the primary architecture firm on the proposal. As it stands, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building worldwide at 828 meters (2,717ft). Based in Dubai, the UAE, the 163-stored building was completed in 2010. In second place comes the Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at 679 m (2,227 ft), followed by the Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China at 632 m (2,073 ft). When it comes to the world’s highest buildings, data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat shows that Asia and the Middle East are winning the race to the skies. Out of this roundup, only one skyscraper, the One World Trade Center in New York City, is located outside of these two regions. China is particularly well represented, as it is home to five of the top 10 tallest buildings. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat database, the Burj Khalifa would be trumped by the proposed Burj Mubarak Al Kabir, which is planned to be built in Kuwait City, with a height of 1,001 m (3,284 ft) and 234 floors. The completion date is not published yet. #skycraper #building #tallestbuilding #worldwide #race source : statista

When it comes to making a home or building accessible, especially in historic or listed buildings, it can often be challenging. Many older properties are protected by heritage regulations, meaning that any alterations must be carried out with extreme care to preserve their character and structure. This can make fitting a stairlift, which is a vital solution for those with mobility difficulties, a tricky task. A Sesame Lift has yet to be denied approval by any authority in the UK, so you can be assured that our solutions are fully compatible. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/edP6Fagb #DisabledAccess #InvisibleLift #SesameLift #ArchitectSolution #RetractingStairlift

The Line: Redefining Urban Living in the 21st Century Imagine a city like no other—a $725 billion vision stretching 110 miles long, with mirrored buildings rising 1,600 feet into the sky. This is The Line in Saudi Arabia, a groundbreaking project designed to revolutionize how we think about cities and sustainability. 🌍 Zero Carbon, Maximum Impact The Line is planned as a zero-carbon city, leveraging advanced technology and sustainable design to support 9 million residents without harming the planet. High-speed underground transport will replace cars, creating a seamless, eco-friendly living environment. 🏙️ Reimagining Urban Space With construction underway since 2022, this linear city promises to maximize space and minimize waste, making every square foot meaningful. A city that stretches across the horizon, with mirrored walls reflecting the desert landscape—it’s an architectural marvel. 🚀 The Future of Living The Line isn’t just a city; it’s a blueprint for the future. By prioritizing innovation, sustainability, and human well-being, it sets a new standard for what’s possible when ambition meets purpose. Could this be the start of a new era in urban development? Let’s watch as this extraordinary vision becomes reality. #TheLine #SaudiArabia #Sustainability #Innovation #UrbanDevelopment #FutureOfLiving #ZeroCarbon #SmartCities #Architecture #Technology

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🏗️ World's tallest skyscraper "officially restarts" construction The developer behind Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia has announced that the long-stalled project, designed by Chicago studio Adrian Smith + Gill Gordon Architecture, will complete in 2028. https://lnkd.in/eVsX6HEp

# Fun Fact!! Did you know? The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is so massive that it would take about 2.5 months just to clean all of its windows! 🌟 Fun Fact Breakdown: - Height: 828 meters (2,717 feet) - Windows: Approximately 24,348 panels - Cleaning Team: Specialized professionals - Cleaning Time: 3-4 months to complete entire building - Cleaning Method: Suspended platform systems At Acres Development, we're fascinated by the incredible engineering and innovation that makes such architectural marvels possible. Every project is a chance to push the boundaries of what's possible. Want to know more construction trivia? Drop a comment below! 👇 #ConstructionFacts #AcresDevelopment #ArchitecturalWonders #BuildingInnovation #RealEstateFacts

Saudi Arabia is building a huge linear city in the desert - The Line. It claims to be a "revolution in urban living," but is a line really the best shape for a city? And would you actually want to live in one? I asked city planners, architects, and academics to explain the benefits of linear urban life and look at whether The Line really holds up to its promises. "These schemes, and the Saudi one is a classic example, map out a hi-tech utopian future but never engage with people as they really are. In my opinion, linear city schemes are best left as design exercises for third-year architectural students." More at Business Insider #Neom #TheLine #SaudiArabia