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Originally Posted by FMIII
This tower is not ugly but a bit too fat. It looks much shorter than 1972 feet.
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I have wanted to comment on the Abraj Al-Bait and complex for quite some time.
Making any comment that made any sense about this construction in Meccah has proven difficult, as Meccah is a supremely holy place.
I am a bit disturbed by the scale of the complex and how the Grand Mosque is forced IMO to compete with a huge hotel complex. I do, however, believe that the architects did very well, given the size of the structure, in providing the best possible view of the Inner Courtyard from most rooms. Likewise, I think the architectural conservatism- with the use of classic Islamic motifs and the muted earthtones has helped reduce the contrast between the Mosque and the structure. The immense clock bothers me less the more I see pictures of it, as the connection between human mortality, the observer, and, Eternity so present in the Grand Mosque, might be reinforced for some.
I do hope, however, that this structure does not become a tourist attraction for obvious reasons.