He also designed Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi, which is the most inclined tower in the world and the Ribbon of Light in Iran. The dense mesh sits above an intensive distribution of 490 piles which have been drilled 30 metres underground to accommodate the gravitational, wind and seismic pressures caused by the lean of the building.Simon Horgan CEO of ADNEC Group said, “Capital Gate will be a building that the world will talk about, not because it has surpassed another building as the world’s tallest, but because of its aesthetic splendour and technical achievement.”“Capital Gate will be one of a kind,” added David Pringle, CEO, RMJM Asia and the Middle East.

At 160 meter (520 ft) and 35 stories, it is one of the tallest buildings in the city and leans at an astounding 18 degrees to the west, … The National Exhibitions Company constructed and developed the Capital Gate UAE.The building has an inclining shape which makes it one of the world’s signature building. construction has reached the half way point for ‘capital gate’ tower designed by new york firm RMJM architects. Am Standort unmittelbar neben dem Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre unweit des Zayed-Sports-City-Stadionsverteilen sich auf eine Gesamthöhe von 160 Metern 35 Stockwerke. In his first year in Dubai, U+A’s Design Principal Pierre Martin Dufresne conceived the design of Capital Gate tower in Abu Dhabi. A free form internal atrium with a dynamic glass roof brings natural light and space deep into the tower. Capital Gate is a masterplan for a new office and research park providing quality space for occupation by national and international clients in a landscaped environment. Capital Gate, which has applied to the Guinness World Records for the “world’s most inclined building” is being built by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and has been designed by global architects RMJM. CAPITAL GATE was designed by international architecture firm RMJM and is adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre within ADNEC’s Capital Centre. The core of the Capital Gate was built using jumping formwork, also known as Given the 18° lean of the building, the construction required two diagrid systems: an external diagrid defining the tower's shape and an internal diagrid linked to the central core by eight unique, pin-jointed structural members. Capital Gate is an iconic leaning skyscraper located in Abu Dhabi adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The design’s inspiration behind the unusual organic form stems from a figurative interpretation of a ship’s hull splitting waves. Capital Gate is also kept upright by 490 piles which are drilled over 30 meters deep. With over 50,000 m2 of surface area on 35 floors, it is home to the Hyatt Capital Gate in addition to high-end offices. The sea and maritime transportation bear an essential role in the development of the UAE, and Dufresne celebrates this in his design. Collecting the award was Associate Director and Senior Project Architect, Tony Archibold and Director Brian Mee, at one of the construction industry’s most prestigious events on 5th November.Commenting on Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, one of the judges said, “The form and design combined with high functionality makes the whole building a very special one. The cantilever design also provides a unique presence on the skyline of Abu Dhabi and creates a memorable identity to the exhibition center. The Capital Gate is also known as the Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.

It is distinguished by dramatic steel and glass façade which lends a striking modern image.

With its cantilevered tea lounge and open air pool deck, it provides a unique presence on the skyline of Abu… Die Neigung nach Westen beträgt 1… The diagrid will now begin to curve westward as the tower’s unique …

To open our new state-of-the-art facilities during ADIPEC, one of the world’s largest gas and oil shows and win ‘Project of the Year’ award, all in a week, is a significant milestone for ADNEC.”Ovoid forms and futuristic styling define the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre’s exhibition halls and concourse. Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users. The Feature Tower is an exemplary example of RMJM’s design and in-house engineering capabilities. It is a tall building in the region that is a skyscraper. Die Planung für das Gebäude begann 2007 und auch erste Gelände-Erkundungen wurden bereits im ersten Jahr ausgeführt. In January 2010 Capital Gate in You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! 24. All images are © each office/photographer mentioned. The Capital Gate Tower is high quality iconic building located on the exhibition site. Hyatt Hotel + Offices: UAE Architecture – design by RMJM, ArchitectsAs construction of Capital Gate continues in the UAE capital city, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), which is developing the iconic building, and RMJM, project architects, have submitted a joint application to the Guinness Book of Records to recognise the Capital Gate tower as the “most inclined in the world”.Capital Gate leans westward an astonishing 18 degrees; by comparison the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans less than 4 degrees.