Zain tower
AQSO arquitectos office, the Zain flagship store features a double height space. The entrance is marked through a series of louvers facing a public space.

the retail store

The tower base leaves a public space on the corner of the plot to mark the entrance of the flagship store. This gesture defines the rotation of the tower and provides a welcoming access point protected by the cantilever of the floors above.

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the retail store

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The Zain store is conceived as an open space for people to gather, connect and learn more about the brand. The square in front of the building fits this purpose and invites people to access the store.

The architecture, therefore, responds to the mission of the telecommunications company: connecting people and bring them together.

The glazing skin wrapping the building becomes a thin and delicate threshold between the exterior and the interior at ground floor level. This transparent envelope is supported by glass louvres, allowing people to pass through them to enter the store.

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

the view from 15th avenue

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

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

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