Designed in harmony with nature, the DIFC Central proposal is an iconic,
highperformance building that speaks of the optimism of a sustainable future
by providing for the needs of its occupants, socially, culturally and economically.
Grounded in the earth and reaching for the sky, the dramatic, soaring form of the
paired towers evokes an organic sculpture shaped by the winds of the desert.
At ground level, two sculpted towers define a major glazed public space, or
piazza, and emphasize two major axes that bisect the DIFC site. A dynamic wind
turbine floats above the apex of the space, creating a visual focal point while
harnessing the abundant energy supply.
The 100 story tall ‘West Tower’ and the 75 story ‘East Tower’ are structurally inter-dependant but incorporate cross connections that tie the tower cores together. These paired towers are then able to act as a single structure or vertical truss, which increases the slenderness of each tower and reduces the overall mass of each core. Shaped to harness the prevailing ‘Shamal’ winds that blow from the Persian Gulf, the towers’ form maximizes energy production from the vertical axis wind turbine held between the structural cross connections. This iconic wind turbine is a bold statement on future sustainability, both environmental and financial.
