We are amazed with the Leaning Tower of Pisa due to its unusual structure! But this favorite photoshoot spot does not consist of the most leaning tower in the world anymore!
The Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi is the world`s most inclined tower. The tower inclines at an angle of 18° westward, 14° more than Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Capital Gate, which is 160 meters tall, on the first sight seems like it bends the laws of physics.
This twisted design of Robert Matthew, Johnson-Marshall & Partners (RMJM) has come to life through the use of advanced 21st-century technology. The central core of the two-layer-tower leans in the opposite direction to the inclination of the building and straightens with the height.
This is the first tower in Abu Dhabi to use advanced diagrid technology. The building depends on the diagrid lattice arrangement of the façade which supports the tilting external load and provides structural integrity.
The tower, which cost a full $231, is now used for mixed commercial purposes, including offices and retail spaces, the Hyatt Capital Gate hotel and a tea house.
While the structure seems like it`s about to fall any moment, in fact, it has a very stable construction. Just the basement of the tower alone has been constructed with more than 6,000 cubic meters of concrete. The construction of the tower involves the use of 21,500 tons of steel. It has around 8,500 structural steel beams to support the inclination.
The building of the tower has been completed in 2011, and ever since, it has attracted a lot of attention, especially from those who are fond of architecture and physics. But will it ever be a more attractive photo-spot than the Tower of Pisa? Who knows, let`s wait and see!!
