The cube highrise construction project in Saudi Arabia is called Mukaab. With a height, width and length of 400 meters, the building claims to be the largest building in the world. It will be located in the New Murabba district in central Riyadh and will cover an area of 19 square kilometers. Find out more in this text from Engenharia 360!
Promotional image New Murabba Development Company via Casa Vogue
Promotional image New Murabba Development Company via Casa Vogue
What is the purpose of the Mukaab skyscraper?
The Mukaab skyscraper and Murabba District were announced by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Prime Minister and Chairman of the New Murabba Development Company (NMDC). The aim is to create an iconic landmark of new urban development that offers living, working, entertainment and services in a sustainable environment.
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What are the architectural features of the new Murabba district?
Several green spaces, hiking and biking trails are planned for the new Murabba district to provide sustainable transportation options. The neighborhood will have its own internal transportation system and provide residential, work and entertainment services within walking distance. The project will initially provide capacity for more than 104,000 residential units, 980,000 square meters of commercial space and 1.4 million square meters of office space, as well as leisure and community facilities.
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It is worth noting that once completed, the Mukaab skyscraper could be the tallest structure in the world.
From the outside, the Mukaab fairing will be triangular in shape and inspired by the Najdi architectural style. The main feature of the interior will be a spiral tower surrounded by a technological structure, offering an immersive experience.
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Also see: Saudi Arabia presents mega construction project that can be up to 170 km long
How big are Saudi Arabia’s plans?
The Mukaab project, a cubeshaped skyscraper, is expected to be completed by 2030, according to the Saudi government’s official statement. In addition to Mukaab, Saudi Arabia has announced other ambitious projects, including:
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- neome: It is a stateoftheart, intelligent and sustainable urban development project. It is planned to cover an area of 170 km² and connect the Red Sea coast with the mountains and valleys of northwestern Saudi Arabia.
- oxagon: It is a floating port city with an octagonal shape. No further details on this project were given in the text.
- Trojan: It is an outdoor ski and other adventure sports facility that will be open all year round. No further details on this initiative were given in the text.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is the government’s longterm strategy to diversify the country’s economy and reduce its dependence on oil. The vision aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a more diversified and futureoriented economy, with a focus on sectors such as tourism, entertainment, technology and renewable energy. The aim of this initiative is to boost economic growth and improve the quality of life for Saudi citizens.
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Sources: ArchDaily.
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Simone Tagliani
Degree in Architecture, Urbanism and Literature; advertising technology; Postgraduate studies in Fine Arts, Digital Journalism and Digital Marketing; student in project management; and owner of the company Visual Ideaas.