Occupying an area of 14.5 hectares with a built-up area of 65 thousand km it brings together under one roof 65,000 buyers, producers and sellers of diamonds. The building also exceeds conventional sustainability standards. For example, the office block’s north-south orientation and narrow floor plan ensure that 75% of the offices are brightly lit. Additionally, 100% of the building’s common spaces are naturally ventilated with passive cooling. Its shape was designed to direct the wind, using the Venturi effect to keep circulation spaces naturally ventilated.
The largest mirror building: Maraya Concert Hall, Saudi Arabia, by Giò Forma
Gio Forma
The Maraya Concert Hall, located in AlUla province in Saudi Arabia, has garnered international acclaim for its innovative design. The building, which entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest mirrored building in the world, is lined with huge mirrors that reflect the majestic landscape of AlUla, including the UNESCO-listed Hegra region. This architectural wonder is called Maraya, which means “mirrors” in Arabic, and embodies a perfect mix of modernity and tradition. Designed by Florian Boje by Gio Formathe room features meticulous segmentation and sculpting techniques reminiscent of the architectural skill of the Nabataean civilization.
