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The British company that built the Shard has landed a contract to manage the construction of what will become the world's largest building - and plans reveal the two look remarkably similar.
London-based Mace won the £780 million to build the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which will stand more than 3,280ft (1km) high.
The Shard is currently Europe's largest building, while the company also played a role in several of London's most recognisable landmarks, such as the London Eye.
Mace will participate in a joint venture with fellow British firm EC Harris to create the huge building, which has been given a completion date of 2018.
The Kingdom Tower, which will have a construction area of more than 5,381,955 square feet (500,000 sq m), will stand at four times the size of the Shard.
It will overlook the Red Sea and is expected to take over from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the world's tallest skyscraper, standing at an incredible 2,717ft (828m).
It is not yet known how tall the skyscraper will be, as developers keep exact details of the plan a secret.
The development, unveiled by billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, are part of a £13billion redevelopment of the Kingdom City, north of Jeddah.
The plans have been designed by American firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture.
The mixed-use building will feature a five-star Four Seasons hotel, apartments, office space and an observatory.
The Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), which appointed EC Harris and Mace to provide project, commercial and design management, said the vision for the building belonged to Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal.
JEC's chief executive officer, Waleed Abdul Jaleel Batterjee, said: 'His vision is also that the project itself will set the world's sights on our beloved Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and particularly on Jeddah.'
Building work will start later this year and will be completed within 63 months. Meanwhile, JEC is in final talks about appointing a quantity surveyor consultancy which will also be a UK-based firm.
Mark Reynolds, chief executive of Mace, said: 'Kingdom Tower is a project of international importance and immense ambition and we are delighted to be part of the joint venture team tasked with its delivery.'
Keith Brooks, head of property and social infrastructure at EC Harris, said: 'The Kingdom Tower is a landmark building that will clearly demonstrate Saudi Arabia's ambitions to the world.'
London-based Mace won the £780 million to build the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which will stand more than 3,280ft (1km) high.
The Shard is currently Europe's largest building, while the company also played a role in several of London's most recognisable landmarks, such as the London Eye.
Mace will participate in a joint venture with fellow British firm EC Harris to create the huge building, which has been given a completion date of 2018.
The Kingdom Tower, which will have a construction area of more than 5,381,955 square feet (500,000 sq m), will stand at four times the size of the Shard.
It will overlook the Red Sea and is expected to take over from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the world's tallest skyscraper, standing at an incredible 2,717ft (828m).
It is not yet known how tall the skyscraper will be, as developers keep exact details of the plan a secret.
The development, unveiled by billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, are part of a £13billion redevelopment of the Kingdom City, north of Jeddah.
The plans have been designed by American firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture.
The mixed-use building will feature a five-star Four Seasons hotel, apartments, office space and an observatory.
The Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), which appointed EC Harris and Mace to provide project, commercial and design management, said the vision for the building belonged to Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal.
JEC's chief executive officer, Waleed Abdul Jaleel Batterjee, said: 'His vision is also that the project itself will set the world's sights on our beloved Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and particularly on Jeddah.'
Building work will start later this year and will be completed within 63 months. Meanwhile, JEC is in final talks about appointing a quantity surveyor consultancy which will also be a UK-based firm.
Mark Reynolds, chief executive of Mace, said: 'Kingdom Tower is a project of international importance and immense ambition and we are delighted to be part of the joint venture team tasked with its delivery.'
Keith Brooks, head of property and social infrastructure at EC Harris, said: 'The Kingdom Tower is a landmark building that will clearly demonstrate Saudi Arabia's ambitions to the world.'
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