Wire Ropes

The design of the architects at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates was inspired both by traditional Arabian architecture and the situation of the building in the green coastal area of the city. The ensemble consists of two slender glass towers which rise up to 185 metres. Their shape reminds you of sails in the wind and sand dunes. The lower of the two wings fits in perfectly to the existing urban pattern. The higher of the two opens up the building towards the sea and points towards Mecca. A central atrium, based on the designs of traditional oriental gardens, links the two office towers. In this way, the surrounding green seems to be actually drawn right into the building.
At the same time, the atrium and office work together to create an environmentally-friendly, sustainable architectural concept. The innovative double-wall glass façade system around the atrium provides natural ventilation to the premises. Blinds made of special micro-perforated material, installed between the two layers of glass, protect the building and its occupants from the harsh sun. The blinds are activated naturally according to the light. In this way, the architects created a responsive “living building” which adapts to the natural conditions optimising these while moderating the use of artificial lighting and mechanical systems.
The inviting entrance embodies the dynamic and at the same time transparent character of the building. A seemingly floating canopy, supported by delicate stilts, accompanies the visitor on the way into the lobby. I-Sys stainless steel cables by Carl Stahl provide stability whilst remaining virtually invisible.
The effects of strong winds were tested both on the canopy and on the entire building using various procedures in the wind tunnel. To withstand the strong winds, the canopy over the entrance was secured with I-Sys stainless steel cables. They hold the canopy securely in position without detracting from the open and inviting architectural concept.
The use of stainless steel spiral cables with high-strength cable bars opens up a whole new world of construction possibilities with I-Sys by Carl Stahl. With a diameter of up to 26 millimetres they are capable of withstanding forces resulting from high winds or the swaying of buildings. They provide stability for modern architectural concepts as backspan or anchor span.

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