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

the twisted figure

The central core of the tower and the ring of columns around it allow the rotation of the floor slabs. This suggestive movement, gradually decreasing towards the top, is well appreciated from the street level, where the building leaves space for a public plaza.

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the twisted figure

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The symbolic form of the tower seemingly blends with the arid environment. The warm texture of the prefabricated concrete together with the brass metal mesh embedded into the glass fins results in a combination of earthy and ochre tones.

Despite the capricious shape of the building, the facade system is rational and modular. From the structural centre of the tower, the floor slabs rotate at exponential intervals. The envelope of every storey is therefore identical, made of three different types of louvres.

At the bottom, the podium breaks the regular rotation to occupy the entire plot. This space is used for the flagship store, spans across two floors and includes a small courtyard at the back.

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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

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

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

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