Oblisco Capitale
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| Oblisco Capitale | |
|---|---|
أُوبْلِيسْكُو كَابِيتَالِي | |
| General information | |
| Status | Approved |
| Type |
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| Architectural style | Pharaonic, Art Deco |
| Location | New Administrative Capital, Egypt |
| Cost | Expected to exceed $3 billion |
| Height | |
| Height | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 250 |
| Floor area | 1,250,000 m2 (13,500,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | IDIA |
| Developer | El-Nasr Housing and Development |
The Oblisco Capitale is an approved megatall skyscraper in the New Administrative Capital of the Republic of Egypt. Announced in 2018 as part of the Egypt Vision 2030, the tower aims to surpass the height of the Burj Khalifa, targeting a proposed height of 1000 meters (1 kilometer).[1][2]
Designed by the Egyptian architectural firm IDIA, based in Giza, the skyscraper is planned to resemble an Egyptian obelisk, with an integrated water channel that symbolizes the Nile River. The project encompasses 250 floors and is planned to be a mixed-use complex, including amenities such as residential units, hotel apartments, shops, and restaurants.[3][4]
The Oblisco Capitale is planned to be positioned in the central business district of Egypt's New Administrative Capital.
Design
The architectural design of Oblisco Capitale is a mix of Pharaonic and Art Deco styles. The aesthetics draw heavily from the traditional forms of Ancient Egyptian obelisks, embodying a blend of modern ambition and historical reverence. Noteworthy features include rotating louvres that adapt to the sun's path, aimed at optimizing energy efficiency and reducing heat exposure, contributing to its anticipated LEED certification status.[5]
The facade is influenced by the design of the Egyptian water lily, a symbol integral to Ancient Egyptian culture, which thrived along the Nile for millennia. Planned features also include green terraces and communal spaces that promote environmental sustainability and community engagement.[6]
References
- ↑ "Egypt to Build One of the World's Tallest Towers, Surpassing Burj Khalifa". Egyptian Streets. 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ↑ "Oblisco Capitale Tower". The Skyscraper Center. 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ↑ "Oblisco Capitale - Leap To The Future". IDIA. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ↑ "Oblisco Capitale, the new administrative capital". New Administrative Capital (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ↑ "Oblisco Capitale Tower Egypt New Capital". IPG Egypt. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ↑ "Oblisco Capitale - Leap To The Future". IDIA. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
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| Cancelled/Stale proposal |
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| Never realized |
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