Iconic Complex
A New Height for Alatau City
An architectural landmark of the new city, bringing together spaces for living, business, hospitality and experiences.
About the Complex
Iconic Complex is a mixed-use complex in Alatau, Kazakhstan. Upon completion, its tower will become the tallest building in the Almaty region and in the south of the country.
- Height
- 272metres
- Total area
- 292,350m²
- Apartments
- 275units
What Will Be Inside?
Iconic Complex comprises two towers, a shopping centre and six low-rise office buildings.
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Floors 50–51.
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Floors 31–49. 75 apartments with floor areas ranging from 100 to 400 m².
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Floors 20–29. 175 five-star rooms.
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Floors 18–19. Hotel zone with high-level restaurants.
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Floors 3–16. Approximately 50,000 m² of business space.
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Floors 1–2. Entrance areas for the offices, the hotel and the apartments.
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15 levels, 78 metres in height, 200 apartments with stepped terraces.
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40,000 m²: shops and a supermarket on the first level, restaurants and cafés on the second.
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Six low-rise buildings of 5,000 m² each, with atria and internal courtyards.
Spaces of the Complex
A place to live, work, welcome guests and relax. For this purpose, Iconic Complex offers apartments, offices, a hotel, shops, restaurants and the Sky Club.
Architecture and Implementation
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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)Architectural concept
A US-based architectural firm, the designer of the Burj Khalifa and One World Trade Center. For Iconic Complex, the firm has developed an architectural image of the complex inspired by the landscape of the Trans-Ili Alatau.
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China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)Construction partner
A Chinese construction corporation, one of the largest in the world.
Construction Progress
Completion of construction is scheduled for the end of 2029. Key Project Milestones:
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September2025
Construction partner
The participation of the Chinese corporation CSCEC in the project was announced during the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan to China.
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January2026
Selection of the architect
The Government of Kazakhstan announced that, of the skyscraper concepts submitted by two firms – Zaha Hadid Architects and Skidmore, Owings and Merrill – the proposal of SOM had been selected.
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5 March2026
Appearance of the complex
SOM presented the architectural image of Iconic Complex: two stepped towers whose form echoes the relief of the Trans-Ili Alatau.
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May2026
Schematic design
SOM announced the completion of the schematic design and the transition to detailed design.
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22 September2026
Architectural design
An updated version of the design has been issued, setting out the parameters of the towers, the hotel, the residences and the shopping centre.
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26 October2026
Project Launch
Scheduled Launch Date of the Iconic Complex Project.
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End of2029
Completion of construction
Scheduled date.
For Investors
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Investment Opportunities
Investment Opportunities
Request the project presentation and information on commercial space.
Iconic Complex
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Address
Alatau City, Republic of Kazakhstan
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For the Media
info@iconiccomplex.com
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Investment
info@iconiccomplex.com
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General Contacts
E-mail:info@iconiccomplex.com
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Investment and Cooperation
E-mail:info@iconiccomplex.com
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For the Media
E-mail:info@iconiccomplex.com
Where Iconic Complex Is Located
The complex is being created in Gateway District, the business district of Alatau City in the Almaty Region of Kazakhstan.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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What will be inside Iconic Complex?
Iconic Complex provides 275 apartments, Class A+ offices, a five-star hotel with 175 rooms, a shopping centre with shops and restaurants, the Sky Club and viewing areas.
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When will Iconic Complex be built?
Completion of construction is scheduled for the end of 2029. Information on the opening of the complex and of its individual spaces will be published separately.
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Does the design of Iconic Complex take earthquakes into account?
Yes. The design of Tower T2 takes into account the seismic conditions of the site. The reinforced concrete core and the steel frame jointly resist the loads, while special braces absorb part of the earthquake energy.
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How tall will Iconic Complex be?
The design height of Tower T2 is 272 metres, with 53 floors. Tower T1 will be 78 metres in height and will have 15 floors.