The interesting question is why does man wants to build to the sky? What is there about the desire for domination, or to reach God, or for private pride? The Pyramids are an example of that, but the tall building is certainly another.

                  — Skyscrapers Introductory Interview with Philip Johnson; an American architect.



Tall structures have always fascinated the minds of people since the start of its construction in the ancient times. The construction of such buildings began in the ancient times for defensive purposes or religious purposes (roman temples, pharaonic, churches). But in the modern era construction of such project began in the eighties of the nineteenth century for the purpose of either residential or administrative, and then it became to meet the requirements of hotels & other touristic needs as well. Tall buildings have special importance and a visual advantage, due to its height, obviousness and dominance over the other elements of the scene.

There are many reasons to establish a tall building investment project. And they are as follows:

• People are moving from villages to cities. Rapid growth of population in urban communities, and therefore the constant pressure of the limited land area affected the evolution of building.
• Expensive land prices.
• Availability of construction material and advancement of construction machineries.
• Restriction of random expansion in major cities adjacent to agricultural land.
• The high cost of setting up infrastructure for new cities.
• Expression of progress and civilization.
• Creating a panoramic view of the city where the building lies