Jeddah Tower

With a completion date of 2030, Jeddah Tower, previously known as the Kingdom Tower, is poised to become the tallest building in the world, soaring over the skyline of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The work of Adrien Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, with Thornton Tomasetti serving as the engineering firm, Jeddah Tower is set to redefine global skyscraper design.

Building a structure of this magnitude involves immense technical challenges. To ensure stability and durability, Jeddah Tower is being constructed with a Y-shaped triangular footprint. This design serves multiple purposes: it maximizes the building's ability to resist the powerful desert winds and reduces the effects of the wind vortex, a phenomenon that can cause tall structures to sway.

The tower's foundation is an impressive feat, requiring more than 270 piles driven 105 meters (344 feet) into the ground to support the massive weight. Jeddah Tower's exterior will feature a high-performance glass façade designed to reduce energy consumption by withstanding the intense desert heat.