Al Maryah Tower
Stacked cubic forms define Al Maryah Tower’s profile—three offset box volumes rising above a six-level podium and nine basement levels. Serving as Al Hilal Bank’s headquarters, the 24-story office tower features column-free floor plates optimized through post-tensioned slab spans.
DeSimone engineered a reinforced-concrete structural system that supports both gravity and lateral loads. The post-tensioned slabs enable long spans and minimize interior columns, while high-performance concrete and efficient reinforcement allow slim floor-to-floor heights. We chose a flat slab system to support the tower’s rectilinear floor plates and enable flexible leasing layouts.
| Client | Al Hilal Bank (Abu Dhabi Investment Council) |
|---|---|
| Architect: | Goettsch Partners |
| Size | 24 stories above-grade (+9 basement levels) | 942,600 SF (87,570 SM) |
| Sustainability | Estidama One Pearl |
| Office: | Abu Dhabi |
| Completion: | 2015 |
The façade is an aluminum-and-glass curtain wall with vertical fins and sun control elements anchored into slab edges using embedded hardware designed for wind loads and thermal movement. Floor-to-ceiling glazing floods interiors with daylight while maintaining energy performance.
Deep below grade, nine levels of parking rest on concrete basement walls and mat slab, accommodating 1,000 vehicles. We designed the structure to resist hydrostatic forces through waterproof wall systems and durable foundations in a coastal environment.
Aligned with Estidama One Pearl sustainability goals, the structural design incorporates passive shading and materials efficiency. The result is a sleek, high-performance commercial building that integrates large spans, clear floor plates, and environmental responsiveness in Abu Dhabi’s central business district.
