An article on Nikken Sekkei Dubai was featured in the April issue of “identity,” a magazine that showcases architecture and design from the Middle East.

An opinion piece by Nikken Sekkei Dubai was featured in the April issue of “identity,” a leading Middle Eastern magazine specializing in architecture, design, and interior design, introducing the design concept behind the Tadawul Tower.
The article explores how uniquely Japanese design philosophies are being applied to sustainable urban development in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the design philosophy of Takamori Yamazaki, the architect behind Tadawul Tower.

In the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), where the site is located, the urban design guidelines required compliance with the “Facetted Form” concept (a polyhedron abstracted from the wadi, a natural topographical feature of Riyadh). In response, the design team explored a form that would not blend into the surroundings, incorporating elements from both Islamic geometric patterns and the rugged local rock formations.

The design incorporates the concept of "origami" from Japanese culture. It features a crystalline exterior that resembles a single sheet of glass bent into shape, and the interior space is designed with a polyhedral structure that echoes this form.

The design of the Tadawul Tower was conceived based on the idea that Japanese origami—which expresses the entire universe through the act of folding a single sheet of paper—shares common ground with the geometric and abstract qualities of Islamic culture.

You can read the article by clicking the link below.