Zain tower
AQSO arquitectos office, close up view of the glass facade, the external louvers are placed between protruding GRC slabs, protecting the interior glazing

the facade detail

The external facade of the tower is defined by a series of horizontal slabs. Prefabricated pieces of GRC cover the edges, carefully positioned to cover the part exposed of the floor below due to the rotation of the storeys. Between them, a series of vertical louvres protect the glazing against the sun.

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the facade detail

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The fixed louvres, attached to the top and the bottom of the GRC panels, are positioned at the right angle and distance depending on the orientation. They become wider at the centre of the facade and thinner at the corners.

The rotation of the tower creates an exciting variation of viewpoints while making the silhouette of the building a recognisable icon of the city’s skyline.
The curved shape of the floor slabs and the GRC edges offer a soft appearance to the massing, in contrast with the sharp and reflective nature of the glass blades.

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the retail store

AQSO arquitectos office, this twisted tower becomes a landmark. The glass facade made of louvers reflect the morning sun

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AQSO arquitectos office, night view of the illuminated tower, glass facade and illuminated sign

the night view

AQSO arquitectos office. Set of typical floor plans of the tower. With respect to the fixed position of the centra core, the plant rotates on each level.

the floor plans

AQSO arquitectos office. Inside the typical plant, the central core is dressed with vertical ceramic panels. The floor is made of polished concrete.

the interior

AQSO arquitectos office, technical drawing of the elevation and section of the building, showing the levels, heights and facade design.

the section and elevation

AQSO arquitectos office. This axonometric drawing shows the different parts of the tower and the uses of each floor.

the functional diagram

AQSO arquitectos office. Image of the top floor of the tower, where you can see the illuminated sign with the Zain brand.

the top floor

AQSO arquitectos office. Laminated glass slats with metal mesh with arabesque motifs seen from inside the offices.

the laminated glass wire mesh

AQSO arquitectos office. Glass vertical louvers to control the external shading. Custom-made supporting system on GRC panels.

the vertical glass shades

AQSO arquitectos office. The facade brise-soleil made of sun-shading concrete awnings and vertical glass louvers.

the brise-soleil

AQSO arquitectos office. Low angle of the tower where the rotation of the storeys create a twisted figure.

the twisted figure

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