Summary Host Danny Forster visits the world's tallest twisting structure, Kuwait's Al Hamra tower. Al Hamra's innovative twisting design and complex cladding enable it to combat Kuwait's harsh desert conditions like no other building. This massive feat of engineering features 2000 tons of limestone, advanced curved glass panels, and is capped by a 17-story open restaurant with amazing views of the Persian Gulf.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Danny Forster Margaret Teo Tahir Gozel Maarten Ouboter
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Apr 14, 2010
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Science Channel
Language : English
Filming locations : Bath, Maine, USA
Production companies : Powderhouse Productions
Summary Host Danny Forster visits the world's tallest twisting structure, Kuwait's Al Hamra tower. Al Hamra's innovative twisting design and complex cladding enable it to combat Kuwait's harsh desert conditions like no other building. This massive feat of engineering features 2000 tons of limestone, advanced curved glass panels, and is capped by a 17-story open restaurant with amazing views of the Persian Gulf.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Apr 14, 2010
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Science Channel
Language : English
Filming locations : Bath, Maine, USA
Production companies : Powderhouse Productions
