This is due to the strength that is associated with the foundation. The foundation of the complex building was build through the use of pile foundation. The construction of the building was done through the use of complex structural designs. However, it is important to note that the towers are located at different heights and at different floors of the building. This is because of the weight that the building has to support together with other unique features of the building.Download file to see next pages ReadĪ total of seven towers are also located in the building complex. The design of the building is thus considered unique. The minute hand of the clock is 22 meters in length which are also unique as compared to the other architectural clocks. All the four clocks have the court of arms of Saudi Arabia at the center. The building also has a golden pillar that supports the dome.
The diameter of each face of the clock is 46 meters. The clock is four-faced and is visible from 25 kilometers away. The design of the building was carried out by Dar Al- Handasr Architects while Saudi Biladin Group was the main contractor. However, the design was reached at 601 meters which is the current height of the building. It is also important to note that the initial plan of the building was to ensure that it is 734 meters tall. This is also an important feature as it is considered the most elevated architectural clock in the world (Penprase, 2011). The roof of the clock is also large and it is located at a height of 530 above the ground level. The face of the clock is quite large with a dimension of 43mx43m which is also equivalent to 141ftx141ft. The building was designed to accommodate 10, 000 people with the highest residential floor standing at 450 meters which is equivalent to 1480 feet. The prayer room of the area is also large and it was designed to hold a live weight of more than 10,000 people. These dimensions make the building complex to hold the record of the building with the largest floor area.
On the other hand, the development floor is 1,575,815square meters. The total floor area of the tower is 310,638 square meters. The building complex also has a floor count of 120. The observatory height of the complex on the other hand is also equivalent to the height of the top floor.
The height of the top floor is 558.7 meters or 1883 feet. The architectural height of the building is 601 meters high this is an equivalent of 1972 feet. The paper thus discusses the building concept in relation to its uniqueness and engineering concepts.
According to Winerman (2011), the building is also of importance as it also serves a hotel for the pilgrims who visit the holy city.
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