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Cayan Tower
Cayan Tower, formerly known as Infinity Tower, stands at a height of 306 meters (1,004 ft) with 75 stories, making it a prominent skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Developed by Cayan Real Estate Investment and Development, the tower was designed by the architectural group Skidmore, Owings and Merrill SOM. Notably, upon its inauguration on 10 June 2013, Cayan Tower claimed the title of the world's tallest high-rise building with a distinctive 90-degree twist. However, this record was later surpassed by the Shanghai Tower in February 2015.
The unique twisting design of Cayan Tower was achieved by rotating each floor by 1.2 degrees around a cylindrical elevator and service core. This design underwent rigorous dynamic analysis to ensure its stability against wind, seismic, and other dynamic loads. The tower's apartments feature reconstituted wooden floors, Chinese synthetic marble countertops, and high-quality kitchen fixtures. Additionally, the tower includes a five-story parking garage.
During construction, the project faced a setback when the foundation site was flooded due to a breach in the Dubai Marina wall on 7 February 2007. After a year and a half delay, construction resumed in July 2008.
Cayan Tower was officially inaugurated on 10 June 2013, marked by a grand ceremony featuring fireworks and a laser light display. This event celebrated the tower's status as the world's tallest twisted tower, surpassing the Turning Torso.
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