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Saudi Arabia’s JEC Tower reaches 430 meters as record bid advances
Key Takeaways
- JEC Tower has reached 430 meters in height and 107 floors in Jeddah.
- The project aims to become the first human-made structure to exceed 1 kilometer.
- The mixed-use tower is planned to include offices, a 200-room hotel, apartments, residences, viewing points, and 59 elevators.
- Engineering challenges include wind loads and controlling long-term building movement at extreme elevation.
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DT Editorial Team··via newatlas.com