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Foundation of Al Jawharah Tower done
JEDDAH: DAMAC Properties , the largest private developer in the Middle East, has completed the raft foundation for its iconic "Al Jawharah Tower" in Jeddah.The main contractors M/s Drake & Scull JV have now finished the foundation works and all basement levels. The pouring of the raft is a significant development in the construction process.
"This is a major milestone in the construction of Al Jawharah Tower. The foundations are crucial for the super-structure, but they take time to complete. Work will now really begin to accelerate and it should be a floor a week from this point forward", said Niall McLoughlin, Senior Vice President, DAMAC Properties .
Pouring the raft involved laying 420 tons of steel and 7 thousand cubic meters of concrete. "The sheer volumes of raw materials used in the foundations are staggering. 420 tons of steel is the equivalent of more than 4-hundred motor vehicles, and 7 thousand cubic meters of concrete, would be enough to fill 3 Olympic-sized swimming pools" he added.
Al Jawharah Tower, located on the Jeddah Corniche on the coast of the Red Sea, is a 48-storey architectural masterpiece. The sleek, modern tower will be an iconic landmark, with its clean lines and shifting, interlocking façade defining the unique design.
The complexity of Al Jawharah's external façade creates reflective panels which disperse and refract light, creating an illusionary effect. The dramatic exterior creates the framework for the spectacular interior design. Al Jawharah is the height of sophistication, with a grand reception area with double height lobby, designer guest lounge and concierge.
A spectacular residential tower, it offers luxurious 5 bedroom penthouses and 4, 3, 2 & 1 bedroom apartments. It will also offer residents separate male and female health clubs, which include gymnasiums, swimming pools and spa and sauna rooms.
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