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Al Faisaliah’s 267m tower houses<br />

Kingdom’s highest restaurant,<br />

set within a golden glass sphere<br />

Innovative external shading<br />

systems minimise solar gain and<br />

protect against harsh climate<br />

Thermal ice storage plant cools<br />

tower and mall, reducing peak<br />

energy demand by around 30%<br />

Al Faisaliah Riyadh, KSA<br />

Architect: Foster + Partners Image: <strong>Buro</strong> <strong>Happold</strong> / Joe Poon<br />

Long span, column free arch<br />

structure allows all-round visibility<br />

in 2000-seat banqueting hall<br />

<strong>Buro</strong> <strong>Happold</strong><br />

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