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

the view from 15th avenue

The tower is the tallest building of this diplomatic district of Khartoum, the slender figure is seen from the main avenue, and the twisted facade is a distinctive feature that symbolised the essence of Zain's brand.

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the view from 15th avenue

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The building form is made of a series of rotated slabs creating a spiralling effect towards the top. The bottom part of the building is rotated 45 degrees towards the site corner, to attract customers to the retail store located on the ground floor.

The facade combines different systems to protect the building from the intense sunlight while providing a clear skin that captures the views.
The protruding slabs protect the glazing from the sun, casting shadows on the louvres. These glass fins are made of three different layers, including a metal mesh to control the transparency and thermal performance of the building envelope. The glazing around each floor slab has a double layer with a protective coat, providing isolation and reflecting the 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

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

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