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Building: Aldar HQ
Location: Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi
Completion: 2009
Architect: MZ & Partners
Structural Engineer: ARUP

AE Interests: The first of its kind, this circular 23 story skyscraper was voted as the Best Futuristic Design 2008 by the Building Exchange Conference. Hundreds of pylons and twin concrete support cores are required to counter the substantial wind loads and the aluminum and glass façade is comprised of numerous triangular panes.