Which iconic public landmark, opened in March 1979 and designed by Danish architect Malene Bjørn, features three slender needle-like towers adorned with thousands of enamelled discs that serve as water reservoirs and an observation sphere?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Kuwait Towers

  1. Step 1: The Kuwait Towers (Abraj Al-Kuwait) are the recognized national symbol of Kuwait.
  2. Step 2: Opened on March 1, 1979, the complex comprises three reinforced concrete spires clad with 55,000 blue, green, and grey enamelled steel discs evocative of Islamic mosaic tiles.
  3. Step 3: The main tower stands 187 meters high, housing two water storage spheres and a rotating observation sphere. They won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1980.
Answer
Kuwait Towers.
Why not the others: 'Liberation Tower' is a 372-meter telecommunications tower opened in 1996; 'Al Hamra Tower' is a 414-meter commercial skyscraper with a carved stone facade; 'NBK Tower' is a modern corporate tower in the financial district.

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