new images detail santiago calatrava's plans for the world's tallest tower

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今年早些时候，圣地亚哥•卡拉特拉瓦宣布他被选中在迪拜海港建立一个具有里程碑意义的观测塔。现在，该计划的更多细节被披露，包括该建筑将在目前世界上最高的建筑哈利法塔之上再升“一个等级”的事实。被提及简单地作为“一个塔”，该雄心勃勃的项目旨在建立迪拜海港口作为城市最理想的住宅和休闲目的地之一。

Earlier this year, santiago calatrava announced that he had been chosen to build a landmark observation tower in Dubai creek harbor. now, more details of the scheme have been revealed, including the fact that the structure will rise ‘a notch’ above the Burj Khalifa — currently the world’s tallest building. referred to simply as ‘the tower’, the ambitious project seeks to establish Dubai creek harbour as one of the city’s most desired residential and leisure destinations.



通过Emaar地产公司开发，该建筑将通过“顶峰的房间”提供城市的全景，开放的空间可以一览天空的风景。而花园露台试图重建古代世界的七大奇迹之一的巴格达空中花园的辉煌。全玻璃阳台从塔的核心向外延伸，旋转结构的外表皮。此外，该塔将拥有一个豪华的精品酒店，以此为游客提供服务。

Developed by emaar properties, the building will offer a panoramic vista across the city from ‘the pinnacle room’, a space that opens to sweeping sky views. observation garden decks attempt to recreate the splendor of the ‘hanging gardens of Babylon’ — one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. fully glazed balconies extend outward from the tower’s core, rotating outside the skin of the structure. in addition, the tower will have a luxury boutique hotel for visitors.


该结构上升将略高于哈利法塔，它是目前世界上最高的建筑/the structure will rise slightly above the burj khalifa, currently the world’s tallest building. all images courtesy of emaar properties

设计受到百合花的自然轮廓的影响，该方案产生了一个尖塔的形象——伊斯兰文化的共同特征和独特的一面。细长的椭圆形萌芽展现在观景台之上，而细长的茎被设计为其最有效的直径。该结构与电缆连接，沿着结构的核心，将散发柔和的光芒照亮夜间。

With a design influenced by the natural contours of a lily flower, the scheme evokes the image of a minaret — a common feature and distinctive aspect of islamic culture. the elongated oval-shaped bud houses the observation decks, while the slender stem is engineered to its most efficient diameter. the structure is linked to the ground with cables, which, along with the structural core, will be gently illuminated by night.


该项目旨在建立迪拜海港口作为城市最理想的目的地/the project seeks to establish dubai creek harbour as one of the city’s most desired destinations. all images courtesy of emaar properties

“从一开始，我的团队和我都试着把最好的自己投入到这个项目中，因为它是非常特殊的，是参与一个伟大的荣誉，”卡拉特拉瓦说。“与Emaar地产公司这样一个著名的公司合作，使得它更令人兴奋和需要具备高要求。设计有明显借鉴以往的经典艺术和文化的地方，同时也是一个伟大的技术成就。在我的整个职业生涯中，我认为技术是一种美和艺术的工具。该项目设想中的艺术成就本身，也受到欢迎的人们的思想鼓舞，不仅来自迪拜和阿联酋，还有整个世界。在进程中它是一种持久的信仰的象征。”

‘From the beginning, my team and I have tried to put the best of ourselves into this project, since it is very special and is a great honor to participate,’ said Santiago Calatrava. ‘the collaboration with such a prestigious firm as emaar properties makes it even more exciting and demanding. the design has clear reference to the classic art from the past and the culture of the place while serving as a great technological achievement. in my whole career, I have perceived technology as a vehicle to beauty and to art. this project envisages an artistic achievement in itself, inspired by the idea of welcoming people, not only from Dubai and the UAE, but from the entire world. it is a symbol of an abiding belief in progress.’


全玻璃阳台从塔的核心向外延伸/fully glazed balconies extend outward from the tower’s core. all images courtesy of emaar properties

Mohamed Alabbar，Emaar地产的主席，补充说：“迪拜的海港塔是我们对于迪拜和阿联酋展现积极、活力和乐观精神的项目，由一群领导指引致力于全面进步。它将是世界希望的一盏明灯，庆祝多样性和人类的成就，这个新的标志性地标进一步凸显了国家的野心和未来的愿景，增强我们国家的骄傲。它将是世界访问的目的地，享受和庆祝生活，同时迪拜准备在2020年举办世博会。”

Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar properties, added: ‘the tower in Dubai creek harbour is our tribute to the positivity, energy and optimism that Dubai and the UAE celebrate, led by a leadership committed to all-round progress.a shining beacon of hope for the world, celebrating diversity and human achievements, this new iconic landmark further highlights the country’s ambition and futuristic vision and enhance our nation’s pride. it will be the destination for the world to visit, enjoy and celebrate life, as Dubai prepares to host the expo 2020.’


该塔将包含为游客服务的奢华精品酒店/the tower will contain a luxury boutique hotel for visitors. all images courtesy of emaar properties

该方案将构成迪拜海港口的一部分，6平方公里的发展区是迪拜市中心2倍的大小，距离城市的国际机场有10分钟的车程。滨水区的开发以迪拜河为中心，邻近国家野生动物保护区Ras Al Khor ，在联合国教科文组织湿地公约保护下有超过67种的水鸟。

The scheme will form part of Dubai creek Harbour, a 6 square kilometer development that is two times the size of downtown Dubai and located 10 minutes from the city’s international airport. the waterfront development is centered off the Dubai creek, and in close proximity to the Ras Al Khor national wildlife sanctuary, protected under the UNESCO Ramsar convention and home to over 67 species of water birds.


设计受到百合花自然轮廓的影响/the design is influenced by the natural contours of a lily flower. all images courtesy of emaar properties


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