Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled a design for a 330-meter-tall skyscraper in the Trojena region of NEOM, Saudi Arabia. The building, called the Discovery Tower, will be located on a mountain overlooking the central lake.
The tower is designed to be a crystal-like structure that emerges from the mountaintop. It will feature a variety of amenities, including a hotel, restaurants, and observation decks. The tower will also be home to a “vertical village” with residential units, offices, and retail spaces.
The Discovery Tower is part of a larger development plan for the Trojena region, which will include a ski resort, a luxury hotel, and a variety of other amenities. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2026.
Discovery Tower is planned to become a recognizable symbol for Trojena, one of NEOM’s four regions of development. The area, located 50km from the Gulf of Aqaba in the Saudi Arabian mountains, is conceived as a tourist destination offering a variety of experiences.
Six clusters from the master plan, including year-round outdoor skiing and adventure sports with 36 kilometers of ski slopes planned. The development also includes a variety of leisure activities, music concerts, a high-tech observatory, and a man-made freshwater lake.
According to NEOM, it will provide a “rich platform for groundbreaking and tech-infused artistic content and experiences.” It will also be accompanied by an open-air museum located nearby within the saddle of the two mountain peaks.