Islamic Megastructures

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Future of Islamabad

 

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Kalon Minaret
Bukhara Uzbekistan ( Changaiz khan was impressed by this building)

 

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'the almas tower' or diamond tower is a 360 meter skyscraper currently under
construction in dubai's jumeirah lake owners development, where it will be the
tallest structure. it will have 74 floors mostly commercial space with a few service
floors. it was designed by atkins architects for nakheel properties and will be
completed this year.

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the 255 meter 'stellar tower' was designed by london-based architects, make. it was commissioned to
honour the late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan. located on ittihad square, the building features
a geometric, dress shaped exterior which will house offices, a hotel and commercial space.

 

[Bushy]

Bushy Great post , Thanks buddy

You are always welcome BB. If you ever visit Chicago, then please do check these buildings out. Fazlur Khan's innovations make these buildings even more interesting and significant from inside than from outside.

 

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due for completion later this year, this 43 story office tower was designed by jean nouvel. the building
is located in doha, qatar. the exterior is made from glass covered in a metal skin that is designed
based on a traditional islamic pattern.

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the design for abu dhabi's performing arts centre was conceived of by zaha hadid. the building
is meant to house music, theatre and dance, located on saadiyat island along with the new louvre
and guggenheim museum's. the island was intended to be a 'beacon for cultural experience and
exchange' by abu dhabi's ruler, sheikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan.

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'the burj al alam' or world tower is a 108 story, 501 meter high skyscraper currently
being constructed in dubai's business bay area. designed by nihon architects,
the building's form is based on the form of a flower. when complete it will be
among the tallest building in the world. the top of the building will be finished with
a 6 story turkish bath and sky garden, when construction is completed in 2010.

'tameer towers' was proposed as a sustainable skyscraper, designed by gensler architects.
the development will include six 72 story towers with a diamond shaped base. set to be complete in
2011, the towers will be shaded by a series of landscaped terraces. inside, apartments, hotels,
shops and office will fill p the space.

 

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royal haskoning architects were invited by nakeel development to create
a masterplan design for pal jebel ali, off the coast of dubai. their winning design
includes sports facilities, housing, retail and office space. the design also features
an iconic bridge connecting to the main towers.

 

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'the apeiron hotel' will be a 7-star hotel built on an island off of dubai. the arched 185 meter tall hotel
will cost 500 million USD. it will have 350 luxury suites that will only be accessible by yacht and
helicopter. designed by sybarite uk, the hotel features its own lagoon, beaches, cinemas and at gallery.

 

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hydropolis is a company who produces underwater resorts in places all over the world,
including dubai. its 220 suites will sit 66 feet below the persian gulf. cost issues and concerns over
the project's environmental impact have halted the project which was originally expected to be
completed this year

 

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[salahuldin786]

http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/jamaimasjidghamkolsharif.jpg


masjid ghamkol sharif in birmingham u.k

can someone please put the pic up like the others are, because i dont how to....thanks

 

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More coming soon Insha Allah

 

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[Mirza Jatt]

^^^^WTF are you trying to do here ???

 

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[Comet]

BB a little info about the pics would be lovely.