The United Arab Emirates impress with their unique architecture, and fantastic skyscrapers demonstrate the unique capabilities of modern technology. It is believed that this rapidly developing country holds the first place in the world in the height and beauty of multi-storey buildings.
For the construction of gigantic structures, rare varieties of concrete are used and new technologies for its laying are invented.
Twisted Skyscraper
In 2013, the highest building twisted by 90 degrees appeared in the UAE. The Kayan Tower in Dubai, located in a prestigious area, is also known as the Infinity Tower. The 307 meters high Infinity Tower was designed by American architects.
From the spacious windows of the skyscraper, in which each floor rotates 1.2 degrees, thus forming a giant spiral, a beautiful panoramic view of the beautiful bay opens.
Well-developed tower
The 75-story Cayan Tower, where various studios are located, equipped with gymnasiums with pools, luxurious spas, tennis courts, conference rooms, provoked great interest of investors in the construction of skyscrapers. Safe living conditions and the developed financial sector of Dubai increase the demand for local residential real estate.
Kayan Tower (Dubai) has nearly five hundred furnished apartments and 75 penthouses, 80 percent of which were already sold by the time the large-scale construction was completed.
Competition for the most original project
The construction of the skyscraper began in 2006. The company, which owned the coastal area, dreamed of making as much profit as possible. She announced a competition for the most original design of the future building. Unusual projects of architects from around the world were considered, but as a result the “dancing” skyscraper won.
The total budget of the rotating building, protected by moving screens from direct sunlight, ranged from 200 to 275 million dollars. Surprisingly, all communication systems are exactly vertical, so the unusual shape of the building does not affect their work.
Construction problems
A year later, the foundation was flooded with bursting water from the bay, on the coast of which construction was underway. In just four minutes, a huge pit filled with water, and all workers were urgently evacuated. Then the financial crisis followed, and only in July 2008 the construction of the skyscraper continued.
Renaming a Skyscraper
In June 2013, the Cayan Tower was opened, equipped with underground floors, which are multi-level parking for cars. A colorful show was accompanied by a salute and an entertainment program.
Then the owner of the all-breaking building announced the renaming of the Infinity Tower into the Cayan Tower. He argued his decision by the fact that the new name is unique and is not found anywhere else.
The conquest of the tower by Spider-Man
Cayan Tower with fanciful architecture in 2015 was conquered by the famous "Spider-Man" Alain Robert, who crossed the path of 75 floors in seventy minutes. The French extreme did not use insurance, and his only help was stickers on his fingertips.
The main obstacle was the unique construction of the building, which prevented the ascent, and the small openings in the protective elements of the structure were too narrow for Robert's foot. However, the Frenchman, who conquered more than 60 skyscrapers, overcame all difficulties. Once again, the climber admitted to the Guinness Book of Records admitted that he had been preparing for this trick for two years.
The infinite Kayan Tower has received many awards and has become one of the main attractions of Dubai, which tourists come to see admiring the unusual architectural aesthetics.