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'''HHHR Tower''', also known as the '''Blue Tower''', is a supertall [[skyscraper]] on [[Sheikh Zayed Road]], [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. The construction of the 72-[[Storey|floor]], {{convert|317|m|ft|0|adj=mid}} |
'''HHHR Tower''', also known as the '''Blue Tower''', is a supertall [[skyscraper]] on [[Sheikh Zayed Road]], [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. The construction of the 72-[[Storey|floor]], {{convert|317|m|ft|0|adj=mid}} buildingstarted in 2006 and was completed in 2010. Designed by architect [[Al Hashemi]], the building is primarily residential, and its side usages are as commercial.<ref>http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=unnamedtower-dubai-unitedarabemirates351</ref> HHHR tower is the fifth-tallest residential building in Dubai, and the seventh-tallest residential building in the world,<ref name=tallestRes>{{cite web |url=http://skyscrapercenter.com/List/tallest-residential-100-buildings|title=100 Tallest Residential Towers |work=Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat |accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref> behind [[The Marina Torch]], and [[Q1 (building)|Q1 Tower]] which stands {{convert|348|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|323|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}, respectively. The tower comprises 454 residential apartments.<ref>http://buildingdb.ctbuh.org/?do=building&building_id=428</ref> |
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The building was built by a joint venture between Al Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading Co., from the UAE and [[Hip Hing Construction]] Co. Ltd. from [[Hong Kong]]. Another hallmark project by this team is the [[Masdar City]] in [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]. |
The building was built by a joint venture between Al Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading Co., from the UAE and [[Hip Hing Construction]] Co. Ltd. from [[Hong Kong]]. Another hallmark project by this team is the [[Masdar City]] in [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]. |
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Revision as of 00:57, 31 January 2018
| HHHR Tower | |
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 Under construction in March 2008 | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25°13′16.39″N 55°16′50.66″E / 25.2212194°N 55.2807389°E |
| Construction started | 2006 |
| Completed | 2010 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 317.6 m (1,042 ft)[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 72 [1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Al Hashemi |
| Developer | Dubai International Real Estate |
| Main contractor | Al Ahmadiah - Hip Hing Joint Venture |
| References | |
| [1][2] | |
HHHR Tower, also known as the Blue Tower, is a supertall skyscraper on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of the 72-floor, 317-metre (1,040 ft) buildingstarted in 2006 and was completed in 2010. Designed by architect Al Hashemi, the building is primarily residential, and its side usages are as commercial.[3] HHHR tower is the fifth-tallest residential building in Dubai, and the seventh-tallest residential building in the world,[4] behind The Marina Torch, and Q1 Tower which stands 348 m (1,142 ft) and 323 m (1,060 ft), respectively. The tower comprises 454 residential apartments.[5]
The building was built by a joint venture between Al Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading Co., from the UAE and Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd. from Hong Kong. Another hallmark project by this team is the Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Construction Gallery
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May 4, 2007 -
September 14, 2007 -
December 28, 2007
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Blue Tower - The Skyscraper Center". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
- ^ "Blue Tower". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
- ^ http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=unnamedtower-dubai-unitedarabemirates351
- ^ "100 Tallest Residential Towers". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ http://buildingdb.ctbuh.org/?do=building&building_id=428
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to HHHR Tower.
- HHHR Tower on CTBUH Skyscraper Center
- HHHR Tower SkyscraperPage.com
- Al Ahmadiah Contracting & Trading
- Hip Hing Construction
