Saudi Arabia is set to redefine the limits of architecture with the proposed Rise Tower, a two-kilometer skyscraper in Riyadh that could become the tallest building in the world. Designed by HKS Architects, the tower is part of the North Pole Project, a 306-square-kilometer futuristic city north of Riyadh focused on sustainability, smart technology, and urban connectivity.
The Rise Tower embodies the kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy, reduce dependence on oil, and transform Riyadh into a global hub for business and tourism. Its design, named “Lumenis” to symbolize light and transformation, has already earned the 2025 WAFX Prize for Climate and Energy Innovation.
Constructing a two-kilometer tower presents extraordinary engineering challenges. The building must withstand extreme wind loads, shifting temperatures, and desert sandstorms, while incorporating advanced foundation systems to support unprecedented weight. Engineers are exploring aerodynamic shapes, vibration-reduction systems, and possibly magnetic levitation elevators to efficiently transport occupants across hundreds of floors.
Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the Rise Tower will house residences, offices, hotels, entertainment centers, and aerial parks, essentially functioning as a vertical city. Its completion is expected to accelerate Riyadh’s transformation into a leading global city and establish a new landmark for the kingdom, much like the Burj Khalifa for Dubai.
Rise Tower is not just a skyscraper—it is a symbol of architectural ambition, urban innovation, and Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future, inviting the world to reimagine vertical living and sustainable city design.
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