Jeddah Islamic Seaport Control Tower, Saudi Arabia | Consultant: Qemmet Al Burj Engineering Consultants |
Jeddah Islamic Seaport Control Tower
Main Contractor: Saudi Tamas Building & Construction Co. Subcontractor: IDK (Industrial Development Kingdom`s Group) Finished: 2017 Colors: Spectra white gold and Spectra desert gold Client: Jeddah Islamic Port Consultant: Qemmet Al Burj Engineering Consultants Product: ALUCOBOND® PLUS Distributor: SMET (Smart Metals Trading, Riyadh)
The control tower lies in the heart of Jeddah, visible from the main Corniche Street lying in the middle of the capital of Jeddah on the Red Sea. This Iconic building was completed in 2017 to serve as the lighthouse of the busy port of Jeddah the capital of the Western region of the Kingdom.
It's done using Spectra Desert Gold from ALUCOBOND®. It lures its viewers at the sunset time, where its shades varies with sunlight giving it, a majestic look. It is a 40m high building and the shining gold crest acts as compass to drivers along the road.
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