As one of the most rapidly developing cities in the world, Dubai has one of the highest numbers of towers and skyscrapers under construction, a fact reflected in its architecture - both in the sheer number of projects currently under development, and in the innovative design visible in many of these projects. Against this backdrop, the visually striking and architecturally significant Forum tower, under development in Business Bay by leading Middle East property developer Tanmiyat Group, combines conceptual brilliance with technical genius in an incredible display of modern architecture that stands out from the multitude of other developments. Dubai's Business Bay is a new commercial free zone master development that is set to become the region's business capital and a hub for international trade and industry. And at the center of this metropolis-within-a-metropolis rises the Forum - one of the three towers that make up Tanmiyat Group's Commercial Heights project. Standing out even in a city full of visionary projects, the Forum is an example of truly innovative and revolutionary architectural design: a slender, swaying tower that will stand 46 storeys tall upon completion, sheathed in a graceful curtain-wall façade. The striking edifice rises above the banks of a canal, providing a breathtaking view of the famous Dubai Creek, which is to be dredged and extended as part of the development of the area, while remaining close to the pulsating artery of Dubai, the mighty Sheikh Zayed Road. The Forum's bold and distinctive architectural design concept was created through a careful blending of passion and vision, and differentiates the Forum from the over 200 buildings that will make up the completed Business Bay development, while at the same time echoing contemporary architectural themes. This very boldness of design presents interesting technical complexities and requires particular construction precision, partly due to the structure's flexibility, and partly to the construction of its curtain-wall façade. Cladding for a swaying tower presents a challenge, as there is more flexibility to the structure, and thus less rigidity for those tasked with the job of attaching the cladding. These factors combine with the Forum's unique shape to present a true test of the skill and innovation of modern architecture and construction. The Forum's distinctive appearance will set it apart from its surrounds, while its magnificent mirrored façade creates an impressive presence and will echo the Creek that it overlooks. But it is not only the Forum's exterior that is distinctive. Another unique aspect of the tower's design is found in its interior, which features numerous columns that result in a visual echo of the ancient Roman building with which the Forum shares its name, while at the same time providing structural support. __
