SL Rasch GmbH and Dar Al-Handasah Architects Main structural system: reinforced concrete (lower part), steel/concrete composite construction, steel construction (upper part) Ĭladding: glass, marble, natural stone, carbon-/glass- fibre-reinforced plasticĭevelopment: 1,575,815 m 2 (16,961,930 sq ft) (389.4 acres)
The name of the building means "The House" and is a reference to the holy Ka'aba within the mosque across the street, which is the Islamic house of Allah. Aside from the 5-star hotel itself, there are also apartments, a convention center, an intermodal transit station, and a 4-story shopping mall which features themed areas resembling traditional markets in different parts of the Arab world. The hotel boasts direct views into the courtyard of the mosque itself. This complex directly across from the main gate of Makkah's mosque features as its centerpiece a hotel geared towards the profitable Muslim pilgrimage business. This has led to a booming hotel industry in the city. With the industrialization and growth of the Muslim population, more and more Muslims are able to afford to conduct the Hajj, the pilgrimage to the mosque at Makkah. 4 story parking for 780 cars and 10 busses. The towers have a combined floor area of 1,500,000 m² and a site area of 34,794 m². The building will house a total population of 65,000. Architect: Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners).
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