Rise Tower: Saudi Arabia's 2-Kilometer Skyscraper Changing the World

Saudi Arabia is planning to build Rise Tower, a 2-kilometer skyscraper that will be the tallest building in the world, soaring far beyond the Burj Khalifa and even the Jeddah Tower. Designed by HKS Architects, this $20 billion mega-project will feature 678 floors of luxury hotels, offices, apartments, and sky gardens, creating a vertical city in the desert. Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Rise Tower aims to transform Riyadh into a global hub for business and tourism. But building a tower this extreme comes with unprecedented engineering challenges from battling 50°C heat and desert sandstorms to creating maglev elevators that travel 2 kilometers straight up. In this video, we explore how Rise Tower could change the future of skyscraper design and redefine what’s possible in construction. 0:00 Rise Tower: World’s First 2 KM Skyscraper 0:23 Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Mega Projects 1:50 Comparing Rise Tower to Burj Khalifa and Jeddah Tower 2:36 Engineering the World’s Tallest Skyscraper 5:19 Challenges of Building a 2 KM Tower in the Desert 7:05 Global Impact of Rise Tower and Future Skyscrapers 8:15 The Race to Build Higher ------------------------------------------------------------------- Fair Use Disclaimer: This video contains copyrighted material used under the guidelines of fair use. The purpose of this video is to tell a story, and the content is transformative in nature. It is used for educational purposes, with the intention to inform and entertain viewers. All rights to the copyrighted material are retained by the respective owners. If you believe your work has been used in a way that does not fall under fair use, please contact me directly for resolution by emailing me at [email protected]!