flexiblefullpage
billboard
interstitial1
catfish1
Currently Reading

Must see: Egypt planning 656-foot pyramid skyscraper in Cairo

High-rise Construction

Must see: Egypt planning 656-foot pyramid skyscraper in Cairo

Zayed Crystal Spark Tower will stand 200 meters tall and will be just a short distance from the pyramids of Giza. 


By BD+C Staff | March 4, 2015
Must see: Egypt planning 656-foot pyramid skyscraper in Cairo

Renderings courtesy of Egypt's Ministry of Housing.

Egyptian Minister of Housing Moustafa Madbouly unveiled plans to built a new tower in Cairo. According to ArchDaily, the pryamid-like skyscraper, named Zayed Crystal Spark Tower, will stand at 656 feet tall and will be just a short distance from the pyramids of Giza. When completed, it will be the nation's tallest tower. 

Details regarding the tower will be released at an upcoming economic summit that will be held later this month. However, it is known that the building will house office, commercial, and entertainment programs through a public/private partnership.

 

 

Related Stories

Green | Oct 6, 2021

My reaction to the UN IPCC Climate Change 2021 report: Ugh!

The recent report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is not a happy read.

Building Team | Oct 5, 2021

With billions in play, AEC groups make the case for 'buildings as infrastructure'

The Senate took a major step forward in August, passing the $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

AEC Business Innovation | Sep 28, 2021

Getting diversity, equity, and inclusion going in AEC firms

As a professional services organization built on attracting the best and brightest talent, VIATechnik relies on finding new ways to do just that. Here are some tips that we’ve learned through our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) journey.

Building Team | Sep 6, 2021

A biopharma fitout in Colorado showcases one AEC firm’s Integrated Project Delivery approach

CRB Group supplements its own services with as-needed outside expertise.

| Jul 13, 2021

Don't sell services when clients want outcomes: Evaluating + investing resources to navigate past the COVID-19 pandemic

As AEC firm leaders consider worst-case scenarios and explore possible solutions to surmount them, they learn to become nimble, quick, and ready to pivot as circumstances demand.

Building Team | Jun 29, 2021

AGC and Autodesk launch media library to boost representation of diversity in construction

Images readily available for editorial use showcase women and people of color in construction to increase visibility in industry media coverage.

Multifamily Housing | Jun 3, 2021

Student Housing Trends 2021-2022

In this exclusive video interview for HorizonTV, Fred Pierce, CEO of Pierce Education Properties, developer and manager of off-campus student residences, chats with Rob Cassidy, Editor, MULTIFAMILY Design + Construction about student housing during the pandemic and what to expect for on-campus and off-campus housing in Fall 2021 and into 2022.

Building Team | Apr 15, 2021

Owners, AEC firms primed for real collaboration

Survey findings point to a growing demand for collaboration and partnership during these chaotic times.

Building Team | Mar 3, 2021

To pivot or not to pivot: Resourceful solutions in a time of challenge

Like swerving to avoid oncoming traffic, over the last year, AEC companies have navigated the unexpected roadblocks presented by a challenging economy.

boombox1
boombox2
native1

More In Category




halfpage1

Most Popular Content

  1. 2021 Giants 400 Report
  2. Top 150 Architecture Firms for 2019
  3. 13 projects that represent the future of affordable housing
  4. Sagrada Familia completion date pushed back due to coronavirus
  5. Top 160 Architecture Firms 2021