The Central Bank of Iraq Tower, nestled by the Tigris River in Baghdad's Al-Jadriya district, is more than a 37-storey structure. It's a manifestation of architectural innovation led by Zaha Hadid, whose vision was about creating usable spaces while touching the skies. As the building races towards its completion, it's poised to not just alter Baghdad’s skyline but to symbolize a new architectural epoch for Iraq.
Our mandate at Peak was precise, yet vast—integrate 22 KONE elevators and an escalator across 37 floors, ensuring seamless vertical mobility while resonating with the tower’s avant-garde exoskeleton design. These elevators, with capacities ranging from 1600 kg to a robust 22 tons and featuring panoramic views, are to dart at speeds of 6.0 m/s, melding seamlessly with the tower's design ethos.
But beneath this ambition lurked challenges. The fusion of aesthetics and functionality demanded a meticulous adherence to high-level design requisites. This was a domain where our high-rise building specialists at Peak thrived, their extensive regional experience became the compass in navigating through these requirements.
Collaborating closely with Daax Construction, every elevation, every angle was deliberated, ensuring that the installations were not just about movement, but about enhancing the architectural narrative of the tower. As we inch towards the finish line, it's a testimony to how bespoke solutions, technical prowess, and collaborative endeavors can turn architectural visions into towering realities.
