Abu Dhabi Louvre, UAE Museum, Jean Nouvel
Louvre Abu Dhabi, a new cultural landmark for the 21st century, opens to the public on 11 November, building design by Ateliers Jean Nouvel, architects.
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Why not visit include the New Citizens School by Godwin Austen Johnson? It is conceived and developed by Al Zarooni Emirates Investments and designed by Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ). This school facility aims to inspire and stimulate. It features a teacher training foundation, excellence centre and K-12 school.
We also post details about the W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, by Aedas with Interior Designer: Blink. This 5-star beachfront resort project is an extension to the existing Le Meridien hotel.
Finally, we feature Sharjah Flying Saucer Brutalist-style building rehabilitation by SpaceContinuum Design Studio / Mona El Mousfy. The architects reveal the core structure by removing the grey and orange aluminum cladding.
Gypsum Flower Dubai, Thyssenkrupp Elevator
This emblematic shape, made of sands and winds by extreme climatic conditions, is also representative of the new architectural stakes: more than an esthetic design, it is a sustainable concept that uses renewable energy.
Dubai Tall Emblem, UAE Skyscraper Competition
Performing a poetical connection between Za’abeel Park and the rest of the city of Dubai, the tower is conceived as virtually reversible, its top and bottom parts having similar circular characteristics.
The Souk Competition, Ideas design contest
The results of the competition will be announced at a high-profile ceremony to coincide with the formal launch of the RIBA Gulf Chapter on 21st October at the British Embassy Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Opera House: Zaha Hadid Building UAE
Reports in the Press that this project is on hold, as are many in UAE. Developer Sama Dubai recently merged with Dubai Properties and received a £6.9 billion government bailout
Helix Hotel Abu Dhabi, Zayed Bay Building
Called the Helix Hotel for its staggered floor plates, it rests in the bay, partially floating in the water and adjacent to the serpentine Sheik Zayed Bridge currently under construction by designer Zaha Hadid.
Manolo Blahnik Dubai Mall, UAE Boutique – Store
A shoe needs to be displayed in a recognisable dimension and to achieve this Data Nature Associates carved the volume into undulating pockets creating essential visual variety.
Al Reem Island Towers Abu Dhabi, Building
A-cero presents a new project for Abu Dhabi, consisting of three interconnected towers to be located in the Al Reem Island, a new residential, commercial and business district on the coast.
Danish Pavilion Abu Dhabi: Energy Summit UAE
Henning Larsen Architects will participate as part of the Danish pavilion in the exhibition at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi 19-21 January 2009. With the conception of Integrated Energy Design architecture itself has become a tool to reduce energy consumption.
Dubai Building News 2008: UAE Construction
Dubai Building News 2008 – UAE construction, property, photos, Middle East architects developments – Dubai building construction 2008, UAE property.
Tiara United Towers Dubai, UAE Skyscrapers
Tiara United Towers project includes two similar Towers of 45 stories each, together with various services, and two associated parking garages. These towers are currently designed to a height of 193 meters.
Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Nakheel Property, UAE
Palm Jumeirah is the original visionary land reclamation project off the coast of Jumeirah in Dubai. This residential, hotel and leisure development in the shape of a Palm leaf has inspired much international comment and interest.
Michael Schumacher Tower Abu Dhabi, Building
The Michael Schumacher World Champion Tower, the first in a series of seven towers to be built worldwide. A unique branding concept envisioned by Joachim Swensson, founder of branding specialists PNYG:COMPANY, the building represents branded architecture’s next step.
Anara Tower Dubai: UAE Skyscraper
Following a global design competition between three Atkins offices Dubai-based property developer Tameer holding announces Dubai as the winner, unveiling its design for a 600metre-plus skyscraper to be located on the famous Sheik Zayed Road.
Iris Mist Dubai Tower, Atkins building design
We’ve become accustomed to the shapes of buildings doing all manner of things and Iris Mist is doing one very visible and wavy thing. The connection between ocean, waves and a wavy building is equally obvious and direct.
DIFC Lighthouse Dubai, UAE tower
The Holcim Foundation, one of the premier foundations for sustainable building design and construction has honoured Atkins at an awards ceremony in Marrakech on 13th November.
Chelsea Tower Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road UAE
Atkins’ scope of services for this 51-storey residential tower included conceptual design, detailed architectural, structural, landscaping and electromechanical design, as well as full site supervision. At 251m, this tower is located on the well known Sheikh Zayed Road.