Bahrain World Trade Center : Ask Biography

The three wind turbines at the centre of the two skyscrapers.

Building information

Name

Bahrain World Trade Center

Type

Commercial

Location

Manama, Bahrain

Started

2004

Size

256px

Antenna spire

240 m (787.4 ft)

Floor count

Elevator count

Main contractor

Ramboll,
Norwin A/S,
Elsam Engineering

Cost

USD $150 million

Architect

Atkins

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The Bahrain World Trade Center (also called Bahrain WTC or BWTC) is a 240 m (787.4 ft) high twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. The towers were built in 2008 by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design.

This 50-floor structure is constructed in close proximity to the King Faisal Highway, near popular landmarks such as the towers of BFH, NBB, Abraj Al Lulu and the scenic Pearl Roundabout. It currently ranks as the second tallest building in Bahrain, after the twin towers of the Bahrain Financial Harbour. The project has received several awards for sustainability, including;

# The 2006 LEAF Award for Best Use of Technology within a Large Scheme.

# The Arab Construction World for Sustainable Design Award.