Saudi Arabia is back in the spotlight, with another megalomaniacal project that could make history. Architecture firm Foster + Partners is working on a new project, a skyscraper that could easily overtake Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa, becoming the tallest building in the world.
With a projected height of 2 km, this skyscraper promises to be a stunning landmark in the global urban landscape. With a planned location near Riyadh International Airport, north of the Saudi capital, this project puts Saudi Arabia on the map of architectural prowess.
The tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is 828 meters high, and building a two-kilometre-high tower will cost 4.6 billion euros, according to contractors in the region.
Although precise details about the building's design and features have not yet been revealed, this is not the first Saudi attempt to reach the sky, as it was already in the process of building the Jeddah Tower, which promises to rival its contemporaries in height. .
Foster + Partners is no stranger to mega-projects in Saudi Arabia, having left its mark on many important projects across the Kingdom, including the renovation of Riyadh Airport and the iconic Al Faisaliah Tower.
But this two-kilometre-tall skyscraper may be the most ambitious yet. However, some question the viability of such developments amid widespread criticism of urban planning and financial concerns.
Saudi Arabia is witnessing a boom in construction and mega projects, with many projects under development.
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