Louis Berger Building Project of the Year - UAE

24 March 2014

Cayan Tower

Entrant: Cayan Group Real Estate Investment & Development

Project owner: Cayan Group Real Estate Investment & Development

EPC contractor: Al-Dhafra Piling Foundation Contracting

Consultant: Khatib & Alami

Project managers: Currie & Brown and Aecom

Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Description: The helix-shaped tower in Dubai Marina is the finest symbol of sophisticated 21st-century architectural design and elegance. The 75-storey residential Cayan Tower spirals in a smooth curve through an astonishing 90 degrees, offering panoramic views. Its dynamic, twisting shape challenges conventional architecture and the building is luxurious inside. Cayan Tower is a true architectural vision, certain to take its place as an icon in the world, and has won several international awards. Designed by world-renowned Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the tower is recognised as the world’s highest twisted skyscraper.

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