this death-star like sphere is a design proposal for the RAK convention and exhibition centre in the
new city development, ras al khaimah. it was designed by rem koolhaas and reiner de graaf of
OMA architects. the building is made of glass and steel constructed in a giant sphere and located
beside a long and low exhibition space next to it.
new city development, ras al khaimah. it was designed by rem koolhaas and reiner de graaf of
OMA architects. the building is made of glass and steel constructed in a giant sphere and located
beside a long and low exhibition space next to it.
currently awaiting completion, this art deco inspired building will house a hotel and residences.
'the burj dubai lake hotel' stands at 306 meters next to the duabi mall and the burj dubai lake.
'the burj dubai lake hotel' stands at 306 meters next to the duabi mall and the burj dubai lake.
also near completion is 'the bay gate', a 40-floor tower in dubai's business bay
area. its windows appear to fade away at the sides while the base is wrapped in
a multi-floor glass atrium.
area. its windows appear to fade away at the sides while the base is wrapped in
a multi-floor glass atrium.
named the 'G tower', this building was designed by YOO, a design company owned by
philippe stark and john hitchcox. its geometric and grid-like exterior is set to be complete
this summer. it is located in the city of arabia, just outside dubai.
philippe stark and john hitchcox. its geometric and grid-like exterior is set to be complete
this summer. it is located in the city of arabia, just outside dubai.
madrid's a-cero architects led by joaquin torres has designed a new tower for the
city of dubai. 'the wave tower' is a high-rise proposed to be installed on the city's
waterfront, the first skyscraper to do so. the tall tower, which appears to float in
the sea, is connected to land by a gently curved bridge which mimics the waves of
the gulf sea. the building is under development and will be in the madiant al arab
district. it will stand at 370 meters and have 92 floors wrapped in a double skin
glass facade.
city of dubai. 'the wave tower' is a high-rise proposed to be installed on the city's
waterfront, the first skyscraper to do so. the tall tower, which appears to float in
the sea, is connected to land by a gently curved bridge which mimics the waves of
the gulf sea. the building is under development and will be in the madiant al arab
district. it will stand at 370 meters and have 92 floors wrapped in a double skin
glass facade.
'the pixel tower' by light architecture is on the palm jebel ali overlooking the lagoon and bay.
the building's twisted core gives it a light and flexible appearance. the 45 degree twist allows the
uppermost apartments to have optimal views, despite the buildings footprint.
the building's twisted core gives it a light and flexible appearance. the 45 degree twist allows the
uppermost apartments to have optimal views, despite the buildings footprint.
'the REEM media building' is also designed by light architecture and is located in abu dhabi. it was
designed to reflect traditional arab architecture, focusing around the patio and pool. the facade features
an immense 34 by 9 meter projection screen which can be seen from the city's coastline. the building
is also able to be dismantled and reconstructed on another site.
designed to reflect traditional arab architecture, focusing around the patio and pool. the facade features
an immense 34 by 9 meter projection screen which can be seen from the city's coastline. the building
is also able to be dismantled and reconstructed on another site.
real estate mogul donald trump is also part of the architectural plans of dunai,
along with nakheel hotels he plans to build a 255 meter 'trump hotel' on a
man-made island in dubai. with 60 stories, the 5 star hotel will also house some
luxury apartments. the building has been designed by atkins architects.
along with nakheel hotels he plans to build a 255 meter 'trump hotel' on a
man-made island in dubai. with 60 stories, the 5 star hotel will also house some
luxury apartments. the building has been designed by atkins architects.
jean nouvel submitted this proposal for the dubai opera house. the futuristic building is meant to
differentiate itself from 'the vulgar hotels and office buildings' of dubai. its design resembles a cliff face
or a waterfall and is capped with a giant dome featuring a semi-permeable skin.
differentiate itself from 'the vulgar hotels and office buildings' of dubai. its design resembles a cliff face
or a waterfall and is capped with a giant dome featuring a semi-permeable skin.
conceived of as a gateway to the city of dubai, norway's snohetta architects designed this cobra like
building complex. the project was commisioned by sheik saud and rakeen of ras al-khaimah.
the design is meant to create an icon to serve as an entry point to the city. covering over 300,000
square meters of land, the building will house a congress center, exhibition space, shopping center
and 3 hotels.
building complex. the project was commisioned by sheik saud and rakeen of ras al-khaimah.
the design is meant to create an icon to serve as an entry point to the city. covering over 300,000
square meters of land, the building will house a congress center, exhibition space, shopping center
and 3 hotels.
'the providence tower' is currently under construction and expected to be
complete in 2010. it features 57 floors and is located in dubai's financial district.
complete in 2010. it features 57 floors and is located in dubai's financial district.
'the infinity tower' is designed by skidmore owings and merrill and is located directly on dubai's
waterfront. when complete it will be the world's tallest tower to feature a 90-degree twist. it will be used
for luxury apartments and services, with all sides of the building featuring optimal views. the building's
interior structure will feature a a concrete column, shaped like a helix. each floor has a slight
1.2 degree twist to compose the full 90 degrees.
waterfront. when complete it will be the world's tallest tower to feature a 90-degree twist. it will be used
for luxury apartments and services, with all sides of the building featuring optimal views. the building's
interior structure will feature a a concrete column, shaped like a helix. each floor has a slight
1.2 degree twist to compose the full 90 degrees.
ajman is a small island territory 20 km outside of duabi, which is also the united arab emirates smallest
state. a large master plan is under way to transform the city's waterfront. existing elements will be
added onto and a series of new buildings will also be constructed. the whole plan cover 26 hectares
of land area.
state. a large master plan is under way to transform the city's waterfront. existing elements will be
added onto and a series of new buildings will also be constructed. the whole plan cover 26 hectares
of land area.
in addition to the proposed opera house in dubai, jean nouvel is also currently working on the design
for the louvre abu dhabi. the museum's new location will be located on saadiyat island
(the happiness island) right next to the new branch of the guggenheim museum. nouvel's louvre
features a giant sun shade which hangs ominously over the island. it is planned to be completed
by 2012 at a cost of 83 million euros.
for the louvre abu dhabi. the museum's new location will be located on saadiyat island
(the happiness island) right next to the new branch of the guggenheim museum. nouvel's louvre
features a giant sun shade which hangs ominously over the island. it is planned to be completed
by 2012 at a cost of 83 million euros.
as mentioned, saadiyat island will also be home to new york's guggenheim museum designed by
frank o. gehry. the new branch will provide 30,000 square meters of space in typical gehry fashion.
a series of interconnected forms will make up the buildings structure on the island.
frank o. gehry. the new branch will provide 30,000 square meters of space in typical gehry fashion.
a series of interconnected forms will make up the buildings structure on the island.
