Jeddah Tower architect says 1km skyscraper is on schedule, and 2km buildings are now realistic
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Summary
Architect Gordon Gill discusses the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, which is set to become the world's first kilometre-tall building. Gill, co-founder of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, reveals that the project is on track to meet its deadline—a rare feat among Saudi megaprojects. He also states that constructing a skyscraper double that height (2km) is already technologically realistic, pushing the boundaries of vertical architecture.
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A skyscraper double that height is already realistic
Jeddah Tower is on course to be the world's first kilometre-tall building
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