"The Alatau Iconic Complex totals 276,800 square meters across two towers: a 272-meter, 56-floor primary skyscraper housing offices and premium residences, and an 80-meter luxury hotel tower with branded residences and retail."
"The design concept, titled 'Mountain Landscape,' pulls directly from the Trans-Ili Alatau, translating the region's geology into architecture through stepped, wedge-shaped volumes."
"Engineering the towers required serious thinking due to the high-seismic zone, leading to a dual structural strategy that combines a Japanese seismic damping model with an American reinforced framework."
"The project integrates eVTOL infrastructure alongside pedestrian pathways, emphasizing a modern urban lifestyle in the new city."
Kazakhstan is developing Alatau, a new city along the Almaty-Qonaev highway, featuring the Alatau Iconic Complex. This complex includes two pyramidal towers designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, known for iconic structures like the Burj Khalifa. The complex spans 276,800 square meters, with a 272-meter primary skyscraper and an 80-meter luxury hotel tower. The design reflects the surrounding Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, incorporating seismic-resistant engineering and multimodal transit. Alatau aims to create a dense, walkable urban environment with a master plan extending to 2050.
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