Friday, March 11, 2011

Burj RAFAL tower | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | PT Group

The Burj RAFAL tower rises up as a landmark over the low buildings in Riyadh. The reflective glass is in sharp contrast to the colorful Riyadh stone on the podium, a contemporary interpretation of local Najd style architecture characterised with triangular openings.

The site allows for a resort like entrance drive to a glittering fountain at the hotel drop-off point and continues to the ballroom drop-off which features a large torch. The extensive landscape holds restaurant terraces and leisure activities on the podium roof. The 62 storeys high tower contains hotel rooms, serviced apartments, offices and apartments with a substantial retail component in the podium......more
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