The world’s top architect and leader in sustainable design Nikken Sekkei, showcased for the first time the latest impressions of the new $267 million (SAR 1 billion) Saudi stock exchange (Tadawul) design project. Nikken who are participating at the real estate event are also showcasing a selection of designs from their extensive international portfolio.
“Cityscape Global is the perfect platform to display this project which is a milestone design for Nikken Sekkei. The new stock exchange at the heart of King Abdulla Financial District in Riyadh will be a state-of-the-art and intelligent building of the future,” commented Mitsuo Nakamura, Chairman of Nikken Sekkei.
“The iconic 42-story building will be a model of energy efficiency by incorporating leading energy-saving technologies with the latest LEED standards.
Our sustainable design was chosen because it balances construction value, sustainability and iconic design,” added Nakamura.
The Tadawul design incorporates cutting-edge, eco-friendly technology such as a sunlight scooper to introduce natural sunlight and solar shading to help reduce the cooling load.
