Trojena, Neom, Saudi Arabia

Redefining luxury living, NEOM, and Zaha Hadid Architects have released the renders of a supertall skyscraper for the Trojena ski resort in Saudi Arabia.

Named Discovery Tower, the 330-meter high-rise building will be located on a mountain overlooking a central artificial lake, as it is planned to become an integral element of the Trojena.

Neom has released a new set of renders of the skyscraper, illustrating its crystalline appearance created out of a multitude of columns tapering toward a pinnacle.

While precise details about its functions are not yet disclosed, the tower is anticipated to house retail outlets, restaurants, exhibition spaces, and observation decks at varying heights, while a cable car is expected to connect it to the lakeside development.

The skyscraper is planned to become a recognizable symbol for Trojena, one of Neom’s four regions of development.

The area, located 50km from the Gulf of Aqaba in the Saudi Arabian mountains, is conceived as a tourist destination offering a variety of experiences.

Six clusters from the master plan, including year-round outdoor skiing and adventure sports with 36 kilometers of ski slopes planned.

The development also includes a variety of leisure activities, music concerts, a high-tech observatory, and a man-made freshwater lake.

The Zaha Hadid Architects-designed tower, named the Discovery Tower, will be located in the Discovery Cluster of Trojena.

According to Neom, it will provide a “rich platform for groundbreaking and tech-infused artistic content and experiences.” It will also be accompanied by an open-air museum located nearby within the saddle of the two mountain peaks.

Project: Discovery Tower
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
Client: NEOM
Renderings: Zaha Hadid Architects