Middle East Architect October 2013

An ITP Business Publication OCTOBER 2013 / VOLUME 07 / ISSUE 10
NEWS, DATA, ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIC INSIGHTS FOR ARCHITECTS IN THE GCC
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UAE economy
on the rise
Lighting up
Dubai’s Rolex
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Middle East building
Architect Awards on /p48
the horizon
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The new St. Regis
Hotel is a high-rise
triumph GOLF
DONALD TRUMP TO
SET UP NEW DUBAI
COURSE
HERITAGE
PRESERVING
THE PYRAMIDS
THE EMIRATES
STRIKES BACK TALL BUILDINGS ARE A CELEBRATION
OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT
OCTOBER | CONTENTS
OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 7 ISSUE 10

2
FRONT
Top stories from the people
and projects which make up the
world of architecture
4
PEOPLE
6
Key people, top quotes and
news
PROJECTS
A round up of the latest
project news from MENA
and the rest of the world
8
AWARDS
Looking forward to the
14 Middle East Architect
Awards 2013
FEATURE
Donald Trump’s golf course
comes to Dubai as part of a
luxury development
22
GLOBAL DEBATE
Are tall buildings things of
44 beauty? Or does tall just

mean vain?
CASE STUDY
The St Regis Hotel shows off
its style and splendour with
high rise accomodation
48
ILLUMINATIONS
Lighting up Dubai with the
52 Rolex Tower and some advice

on room lights
THE WORK
A detailed reference section
covering all the best projects
in the world
64
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Architect today on iPad, LAST WORD
Android or Kindle Saudi’s housing situation and
how attitudes are changing in
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FRONT | OCTOBER
of the world’s
5
vainest buildings
are in the UAE
(Page 22)
UAE PROSPECTS ON THE UP

FOR ARCHITECTS
“Oxygenated blood” fl owing through UAE economy as forecasts predict bright future
UAE UP 5 IN
ECONOMIC
RATINGS
TOP STORY nomic outlook across the UAE – vital Work is gaining and stability indicators in the UAE
Building and construction work to its building design and construc- pace across the are among the best around the globe.”
across the Gulf region is booming as tion work – is growing steadily, a region as econ- And Simon Jon Williams, chief
investors and companies regain their recent worldwide financial analysis mic prospects economist at HSBC for the Middle
confidence - which took a battering has revealed. improve East and North Africa, said: “I see
during the gloomy world economic The Global Competitiveness oxygenated blood flowing through the
picture of the last five years - accord- Report issued by the World Economic UAE economy.
ing to a succession of reports. Forum for 2013-2014 said the UAE “The UAE economy is unique. It’s
Analysts say across the world has advanced five levels. the only place in the region which
architects are at their most positive Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al combines both the enormous wealth
since the economic slump took hold Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime of a major oil producer with the dyna-
during 2007 – with job prospects and Minister of the UAE and Ruler of mism of the development of broader
new projects all on the rise. And a Dubai, said: “Our economy is in con- projects and infrastructure – and real
further positive has come in the eco- stant development and the security estate as well.”
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2020 Expo bid
ett
course set decision
for Dubaii (Page 52)
(Page 14)
Paris
sbbuilding
ilding and
nd DESIGNMENA.COM
This month’s top stories from the online
architecture showcase home of Middle East Architect
• Commercial Interior Design Awards
Three top shows will be taking place Ideo Bain are set to attract a total 2013 – the winners
in Paris next month showcasing some of 400,000 industry professionals
• Bamboo house to combat flood risk
of the best new designs and upcoming as they occupy all nine halls of the
• David Chipperfield to design Morocco
projects. French capital’s Nord Villepinte
museum
Batimat, Interclima+Elec and centre.More than 3,000 exhibitors
will be on the scene to celebrate ar- • UK-based design studio Kettle arrives
chitectural projects, with a particular in Dubai
emphasis on the changing face of • High rise holiday resort to soar above
Paris focussing on 32 outstanding the Amazon basin rainforest
and innovative buildings.
Among them will be the Cite du
WEIRD PROJECT OF THE MONTH
Cinema film studio complex in Saint-
Denis, the head office of the Banque Design expert
Postale, Hermes Rive Gauche Patrick Blanc has
boutique and the Universite d’Assas. constructed a
They have been selected for their in- vertical garden on a
Event will highlight Parisian designs novative use of materials. Parisian townhouse
using thriving foliage.
Design shortlist for US Named the Oasis of

Aboukir, the living
Beirut embassy wall was part of Paris

Design Week.
Diller Scofidio & Renfro, Morphosis qualified teams which successfully
Architects and a team featuring Ae- demonstrated strong innovation
com and Mack Scogin Merrill Elam throughout all disciplines.
have been shortlisted for the competi- These teams also offered a detailed DATASTREAM
tion to design a new US embassy in management strategy that recognised THE WORLD’S TALLEST HOTELS
Source: World Traveller
Beirut, Lebanon. demands specific to the project.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Tower 2 Dubai 355m
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Tower 1 Dubai 355m
A total of 39 entries that also

included Rafael Viñoly Architects,
Balycke Tower 2 Bangkok, Thailand 304m
10 Centara Grand Bangkok, Thailand 235m

Lan Kou Hyatt Chongqing, China 258m
Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Dubai 333m
Steven Holl Architects and Yazdani

Khalid Al Attar Tower 2 Dubai 294m
Studio were considered by a US State

Emirates Tower 2 Dubai 309m
Radisson Royal Dubai 269m
Department panel.
Burj Al Arab Dubai 321m
The chosen designs were praised

as “exceptional” - with novel site and
landscape plans, and a strong empha-
sis on sustainability.
A spokesman said: “The shortlisted
4
9
5
8
3
submissions represented highly US to build new diplomatic facility

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FRONT | OCTOBER
PEOPLE
Hadid in luxury
apartment swap
Starchitect Zaha Hadid is set to
trade in her apartment in a Miami
hotel for another in the exact same
luxury complex.
She is believed to be selling her
double unit at the W Hotel & Resi-
dences South Beach for $5.7m in
hopes of upgrading to a larger space
in the building.
The home is a combination of a New professor for
two bedroom and an oceanfront
studio, which can be sold together
renown US faculty
or separately. Both are being offered San Diego’s New School of Architecture
fully furnished. and Design has appointed Tatiana Berger as
associate professor of architecture. Berger
has more than 20 years of international
experience having collaborated with re-
Prince Charles rules nowned architectural firms and designers,
London design claim such as Richard Meier and Álvaro Siza
Vieira, on numerous high-profile projects in
Prince Charles has an effective veto over plans for Europe, Russia and the United States.
developments in London, according to a leading Her work includes designs for multi-use
British architect. structures over the Moscow railways, a
Richard Rogers claims the heir to the British study for sustainable housing outside
throne influence is so strong London developers Beijing, China and the reconstruction of the
won’t risk his opposition to new projects. historic Chiado district in Lisbon, Portugal.
He claimed developers want to protect them- She was also hired by ILF Consulting
selves from huge financial losses that would be Engineers as a project manager on the 2014
inevitable were a project to become unbuildable Winter Olympics project. Berger studied
because of royal objections. under architectural historian, writer, and
Rogers described it as: “An amazing situation. critic Kenneth Frampton, and she has been
But they’re into minimising risk – and Prince a guest critic at Harvard University, ETH
Charles is a risk.” Zurich, Moscow School of Architecture,
A spokesman for Prince Charles said there was and the School of Architecture in the city of
no evidence for the claims. Porto, Portugal.
“I find Dubai to be a “The common thread that Too many

good mix between runs through the best contemporary
the Middle East and works of architecture masterplans are self
the UK. In the UK is a single-minded absorbed in their
and Egypt I felt like a purpose, simplicity vision for the interiors
foreigner – I had an and the use of form, of their sites that they
identity crisis. space and light.” fail to address the
In Dubai we are all in STEPHEN EMBLEY, issues pertaining to
the same boat” managing director their edges.”
NABIL SHERIF, founder Aukett Fitzroy SIMON GATHERCOLE,
NGS Architects Robinson director Allies and
Morrison

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MENA PROJECT SNAPSHOT
1 2 3
ABU DHABI ABU DHABI DUBAI
Design award for UAE-UK Latest Louvre deal announced New hotel for Tecom to
school Drake & Scull is the latest addi- open in three years
The Cranleigh Abu Dhabi school tion to the architectural consor- Wyndham Hotel Group has an-
project which is the work of tium carrying out work of the Abu nounced plans for the first TRYP by
architects GAJ and the emirate’s Dhabi Louvre which is overseen Wyndham hotel in the Middle East,
Tourism Development & Invest- by Arabtec. The company, in a deal following a management agree-
ment Company has been awarded a worth $113m, will be responsible ment with Omega I, a subsidiary
Two Pearl Design Rating Certifi- for the engineering and plumbing of of British-owned architect and
cate because of its sustainability. the structure which will consist of developer The First Group. The
The campus on Saadiyat island has linked pavilions, plazas, alleyways announcement comes after the two
been structured to reduce water and canals. CEO Khaldoun Tabari companies revealed plans to in-
consumption by 35% of what would said the project is: “The most troduce the first Wyndham Hotels
be usual for a building of its size anticipated and prestigious cultural and Resorts property to the UAE in
and energy use will be down 20 %. development in the region.” Dubai Marina in three years .

OCTOBER | FRONT
GLOBAL PROJECT SNAPSHOT
4 5 6
USA UK China
California’s earthquake Library presents a design Ice world to be built in
resistant bridge contrast quarry
Traffic is now flowing across the The architecture of the new UK Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au
new eastern span of the San Fran- Library of Birmingham in Cente- is to design a winter sports resort
cisco Oakland Bay Bridge after the nary Square contrasts strongly with and water park in an abandoned
opening of the bridge in San Fran- the classical design of neighbouring quarry and lake near Changsha,
cisco, California, USA. After nearly Baskeville House. The new futur- China. The Deep Pit Ice and Snow
12 years of construction and an es- istic building designed by architect World will be constructed from
timated price tag of $6.4bn, the new Francine Hoube officially opened cliff to cliff and include an artificial
span opened on September 3. It is on September 3. The modern exte- landscape of islands, pools and
the work of architects employed rior of interlacing rings reflects the pathways. Highlights will include
by the California Department of canals and tunnels of Birmingham. a cantilevered outdoor swimming
Transportation and is designed to The library’s 10 floors will house pool, set to form a 60-metre water-
withstand earth tremors. the city’s archiives and rare books. fall into the pit of the quarry.

EVENT | MIDDLE EAST ARCHITECT AWARDS
COUNTING
DOWN TO A
NIGHT OF
CELEBRATION
MIDDLE EAST ARCHITECT AWARDS
It’s all set for the Middle East Architect Awards next month
where the winners will be revealed
T
he growing feeling taken projects across the globe into motion in a design environ-
of excitement in and brought expertise to so ment which is among the most
the air around the many countries, GAJ which- progressive in the world and
whole architectural won the title of Interior Design amidst an urban environment
profession is set to be celebrat- Firm of the Year at the CID which is the most innovative.
ed next month at the annual awardsand 3dr Models whc- Whether it is in the field
Middle East Architect Awards. turn the visions of architects of hotels, sporting facilities,
Tuesday November 5 is the into reality. homes, leisure or entertain-
date and Jumeirah Emir- With the effects of the global ment the Middle East is a
ates Towers in Dubai is the recession fading and a feeling hotspot for those with big ideas
venue where the most creative of positivity in the air the and the will-power to make
talents in a business overflow- competition has been harder them succeed.
ing with ideas will get together fought than ever and the whole And this will all be reflected
under one roof. event is set to reflect both the on a night when true inspira-
Backing our promotion of competitiveness and comrade- tion will be the cause for a
excellence across the profes- ship of the entire business. massive celebration on the
sion are UAE-based Mulk Over the past 12 months there part of those who most im-
Holdings which has under- have been many projects put press our judging panel.

MIDDLE EAST ARCHITECT AWARDS | EVENT
Celebrating
design
excellence

WHAT THEY SAID AT Dani Bterrani

LAST YEAR’S EVENT
“It’s another
recognition
for us. They
use us as an
example and
called us a legend.”
George Efstathiou, consulting
partner, Skidmore, Owings and
Merrill - winner Large Architecture
Firm of the Year
“I’m really honoured

to get this
award and
I’m chuffed
to bits. It’s
great to be
recognised.”
Jason Burnside, partner, GAJ –
winner Architect of the Year
“Even
Model firm to present
though this best overall project award
is a one-per-
son award, Set to present the award this Kong Airport for Foster and marketing manager Krestina
we are all year for Best Overall Project in Partners. Soshnina.
winners” the Middle East is 3dr Models The company was once The company was founded
Holley Chant, sustainability direc- – a company which produces even asked to visually realise by Dani Antoun Bterrani who
tor, KEO International Consultants intricately detailed small in miniature much of the is from Lebanon, but now lives
– winner Principal of the Year scale replicas of structures entire landscape of Qatar for a in the UAE.
planned by the world’s leading national masterplan. He said: “Working with
“It’s so fan- architects. And at its workshop and Zaha Hadid and her team
tastic after Based in Dubai, the com- offices a large scale replica of a always requires our utmost at-
so much pany has recently worked with Moroccan city is tacked to an tention and concentration on
hard work Zaha Hadid on her vision for interior roof – giving visitors details to enable us to portray
that we got a stadium for the upcoming an upside-down aerial style her vision.
recognised.” Tokyo Olympics - while other viewing of a Middle Eastern “And as model makers, we
Ignacio Gomez, associate projects have included Dubai’s urban environment. had to incorporate some of the
partner GAJ – winner Hospital- Burj Al Arab for Atkins, World “We are really looking for- highest technology, craftsmen
ity and Leisure Project of the Trade Center Tower One in ward to the awards and wish and machinery, as every model
Year for the Chedi Khorfakkan New York for Skidmore Ow- everyone who has entered the we make for Zaha is a new
Resort, Sharjah ings and Merrill and Hong best of luck,” said sales and challenge for us.”

MIDDLE EAST ARCHITECT AWARDS | EVENT
The company will be showing WHAT THEY SAID AT

some of its models at the awards. LAST YEAR’S EVENT
All are designed to an exact scale
with accompanying figures and
vehicles and some have special “We are
features including working eleva- operating in
tors, lights or even racing cars. Saudi Ara-
Bterrani said: “The first step bia, Qatar,
and most important is to under- Oman – ev-
stand - what does the client want ery region has its own
the model for and understand challenges. But what-
their vision towards the complet- ever we are doing and
ed model and the project. wherever we are doing
“Then we will study the level it we are always enjoy-
of information the client has. We ing ourselves.”
have vast experience and can work Roger Nickells, managing direc-
with a simple hand- sketch or fully tor Middle East, Buro Happold
detailed three-dimensional files. – winner Engineering Firm of
“Confidentiality is our number Kriestina the year
one rule in the model making Soshnina
process, therefore we would never “It’s always
disclose any information on ongo- an honour
ing models, and never disclose nor to partici-
publish any images or informa- pate in such
tion on a model unless it’s been events and
publicly released or allowed by to receive recognition
the client. for our work. We are
“But I can assure you that a local firm but have
Cityscape Dubai this year is a an international pres-
must to visit.” ence and a growing
Bterrani said he is sure of the reputation.”
future viability of his business. Nasser B Abulhasan, princi-
“Nothing can portray a project pal, AGi Architects – winner
better than a physical model, it’s Boutique Architecture Firm of
the only way that you can see a the Year
project from any angle you decide
to look at and with a real three- “It’s fantas-
dimensional feel,” he said. tic to win
“In the past I always felt that this award.”
renderings (in CGI) for interiors Malcolm Mc-
beats a model, but we accepted Models start the Gowan, managing
that as a challenge and worked building process partner Sheppard Robson – win-
hard to reverse it. Now our inte- ner Commercial project of the
rior models are so detailed they Year for Siemans Middle East HQ,
portray an even clearer view than Masdar City
a rendering.”

GAJ to sponsor awards

"Virtually Headquartered in Dubai in 1991,
every fl oor it has been responsible for creating
is identical," some of the Emirates most iconic
William Baker, buildings and spaces. Over the years
SOM it has attracted an international team
from 22 countries made up of almost
180 architects, designers, technicians
and business support.
In its business GAJ works with
its clients to achieve a detailed and
thorough understanding of key areas
such as history, society, culture,
technology and functionality of
projects.
Recently GAJ was awarded the
title of interior design company of the
year at a keenly-contested competi-
tion organised by Middle East Archi-
tect’s companion publication CID.
An award winning and multi
disciplinary firm, GAJ has particular
Event sponsor GAJ is an award win- the forefront of a countrywide trend expertise in hotel and resort, residen-
ning architectural and interior design in the Middle East to incorporate tial and commercial, education, sport
practice and also the largest and most traditional Islamic themes into mod- and leisure design, master-planning,
established such UK company based ern architecture and this successful mixed use, public sector, institutional
within the UAE. formula is still achieved through em- and cultural work.
The company was among those at ploying the region’s best architects .
Mulk Holdings expands to India

UAE-based conglomerate Mulk with a total investment outlay of ings’ latest venture in India, which
Holdings – sponsor of the event - this around $210m,” chairman Nawab will fulfill a major gap and meet grow-
year commissioned a $9.99m manu- Shaji Ul Mulk said. ing demands for such products.”
facturing plant for Alubond Compos- The new Indian plant has a pro- The company has already set up
ite Panels in Mumbai, India. duction capacity of a million square marketing and distribution offices in
Spread over a 10-acre land, the man- meters of composite panels a year. all major Indian cities.
ufacturing facility that will primarily Overall, Mulk’s expansion will cre- The company has a stated vision:
serve the growing Indian construc- ate more than 2,000 more jobs and “To be the industry leader in facade,
tion market, marks the first part of an support a greater number of indirect energy conservation and alternative
$81.7m expansion in the country. employment opportunities for the energy materials manufacturing on a
“We are investing in seven manu- local communities in the long run. truly global scale and lead the market
facturing plants in India, Serbia, the Shaji Ul Mulk continued: “We are trends with constant innovation that
UAE and other parts of the world, pleased to commission Mulk Hold- also focuses on ‘green’ technology.”

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GOLF | FEATURE
BUILD IT AND
THEY WILL COME
Top gold course is set for Dubai in a dynamic partnership between
developers DAMAC and high-profile US golf fan - and property mogul
- Donald Trump
L
eading golf course archi- with US real estate mogul Donald J baseball film “Field of Dreams”, the
tect Gil Hanse has been Trump who has 14 award-winning man who created the 2016 Rio de
appointed to design the courses across the world under the Janeiro Olympic course, said: “We
fairways, bunkers, water control of his organisation – however will build it and they will come.”
hazards and greens which will make none are currently in the areas of the Donald Trump, chairman and
up the Trump International Golf Middle East or Asia. president of The Trump Organ-
Club, Dubai. “Dubai is one of the most sought af- isation, explained his choice of
The par-71 and 18-hole champi- ter golfing destinations in the world,” architect. He said: “Gil is easily one
Fore! - Donald onship standard course will be the said Hanse, who promised to con- of the most sought after golf course
Trump piitches focal point of a new development by struct “a fun and interesting course designers in the world today.
out of the DAMAC which is being constructed which will fit in with its surroundings “We are confident that Gil will
American rough along Umm Sequim Road. and be accessible to all.” bring his unique perspective and
towards Dubai The project is in collaboration Echoing the famous phrase from expertise to what will soon become

FEATURE | GOLF
DAMAC’s
designs
complement
course
Luxury living, the greatest golf course in the region. Donald doesn’t do understated - his
greenery and top Dubai is an incredible city that truly Gil Hanse commitment is outstanding as is his
sporting facilities understands the meaning of luxury.” vision. We want to create something
A large club-house, golf training everyone will be proud of and it will
academy, tennis courts, a spa, retail be very interesting to see how the
brands, leisure and entertainment project comes along.
facilities, along with condominiums “The plans are here but they are
and villas are all part of the “white just something to refer to. The final
glove standard” development, called design may not look like this but at the
Akoya by DAMAC . moment it’s got an LA country club
Ivanka Trump, who runs the feel while using vegetation from this
development arm of her father’s region. The bunkers will incorporate
organisation, promised “one of the a wadi-look and have that eroded feel
world’s finest courses” would soon be – blending into a dune concept.
in the UAE. “The longer you have to figure it out
Hanse said, as he studied the cur- - the better the course. The architect
rent plans for the course’s construc- of any course needs to get a golfer
tion: “We want to create something thinking. If an architect can give
using the landscape and it’s been fun. players the opportunity to chose their
own path and challenge them along
the way that is all he can do.
“I feel the best courses rely on
Dubai is an incredible city that truly understands the
terrain and landscape and here there
meaning of luxury” - Donald Trump is a great opportunity to come to a dif-
ferent part of the world to decide what
challenges we want to make for players

GOLF | FEATURE
Donald Trump is a keen golfer

Interiors and with an impressive handicap of
exteriors Tiger four and his organisation has
Woods would courses across the USA and in
surely be proud Puerto Rico and Scotland.
to call home Architects such as Tom Fazio,
Arthur Hills and Tom Kite as well
as Gil Hanse have all worked on
their design.
Philadelphia-based Hanse,
who plays off 11, created the
Blue Monster course at Trump
National Doral, Miami, currently
home to the PGA tour World
Gold Championships and recog-
nised as one of the toughest in
the world.
Other courses are in Los An-
geles, New York State, New Jer-
and how we can best present them.” and tranquility. You do not necessar- sey and North Carolina. Along-
Niall McLoughlin, senior vice ily have to be a golfer to want to live side the Dubai project a course
president of DAMAC said: “We ap- in one.” is also being built in Ferry Point,
proached the Trump Organisation Ziad El Chaar, managing director on the waterfront in The Bronx,
with an idea to develop a course in the of DAMAC Properties, added: “There New York City, with its views of
UAE which will be the best in Asia. is a huge desire for luxurious living the Manhattan skyline.
“A study from KPMG recently around green, open spaces and Akoya
placed the region 6th in the world for at DAMAC taps at the heart of that
golf tourism so there is an obvious demand. By bringing in the Trump the overall development.
market. Organisation and now Gil Hanse to “Simply we are providing only the
“The homes are all about a luxury design the course, we are making a most elite, desirable experiences in
lifestyle, with greenery and lakes strong statement as to the quality of the project.”

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OCTOBER | FRONT
THE BIG PICTURE

Makkah Royal Clock Tower
At 120 storeys high this building
is the tallest of its type in
the world. This pictures is
part of an exhibition on the
evolution of the skyscraper,
held at the Alliance Francaise,
Dubai, throughout October.

FEATURE | TALL BUILDINGS
The
Emirates
strikes
back

TALL BUILDINGS | FEATURE
“You’re so vain” chorus a group of influential architects,

but tall buildings lift the human spirit says the UAE
E
mirates-based architects have hit tall structures’ height consisted of entirely unin-
back strongly after the UAE was habitable space.
singled out for a stinging attack on And half of its 10 named worst offenders came
“vain” buildings. from the UAE.
Leading global body the Council on Tall But the regions architects and designer say
Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) made the reports misses one of the most fundamental
headlines across the business world when it points of the profession – to incorporate aesthet-
claimed many skyscrapers had added “van- ics into practical design.
ity height”, which serves no practical purpose The Burj Al Arab in Dubai was named the
other than to push them into the architectural world’s vainest building, with 124m of uninhab-
category of “supertall”. itable space at the top. At 39 per cent of its 321m
It stated that up to 39 per cent of many new total height, without it, it would fall well short of
Sophie James / Shutterstock.com

“supertall” status awarded to build-

ings of 300m.
The CTBUH said: “We noticed
in Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, that a
fair amount of the top of the building
seemed to be an unoccupied spire.
“This prompted us to investigate
39%
the increasing trend towards ex-
treme spires and other exten-
sions of tall buildings that do
OF MANY NEW
not enclose usable space, and
TALL STRUCTURES’
create a new term to describe HEIGHT CONSISTED
this – Vanity Height.” OF ENTIRELY
UNINHABITABLE
In total, five of the 10 vainest
SPACE
buildings were found to be in the
United Arab Emirates.
The list included the world’s tallest
building, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa –
which came in for criticism when it
was completed due to its height being
branded by some architects pointless
in a country with so much open land.
The 830m tall building has a vanity
height of 244m – which in itself would
be enough to become the 11th tallest
building in Europe.
But as Paul Goldberger, the New
Yorker’s architecture critic, pointed
out in his review of the tower: “as with
most super-tall buildings, function is
hardly the point of the Burj Khalifa.”
Other critics pointed out that Vaunting ambition
leads to supertall
beauty in design is a major calling and
structures - but
while the space at the top of a building someone has to clean
might not be used by people it has can the windows
Chrysler building Celebrating the Burj

in New York - Khalifa
pioneering structure

perform many other vital functions.

Salim Hussain, head of design at
Brewer Smith Brewer Gulf said: “In
my view ‘vanity height’ is that which
adds to the beauty of the design
5
– imagine these towers
as stumpy affairs that
never ‘stood tall’ to fully
express themselves.
Architecture has to OUT OF 10 SPEAKS
fulfill basic functional VOLUMES ABOUT
THE AMBITION OF
requirements but then THE UAE
transcend them to make
something unique, something
to inspire.
“This transcendence is clear when
you look at the CTUBH’s definition
of ‘non occupiable space’ for the Burj
Al Arab - it is where Roger Federer
and Andre Agassi famously held their
tennis match, which was a marvel that
was as much about lifting the spirit as
it was actually playing tennis.
“So for me, therein lies the primary
function of the so called ‘vanity space’
– its function is to lift the buildings
from ordinary to extra-ordinary; to
elevate their standing in the world. So
too, they are a metaphor for our own
ambitions – to lift ourselves and our
place in the world through extra-
ordinary achievements. That five out The Burj Al Arab is a
must see destination
of 10 of the world’s tallest buildings
for tourists
send this message from the UAE
speaks volumes about the ambition of
the UAE and its people.” Agassi looks for a
Engineers have also pointed out drop shot on the
helipad
that the space at the top may not be
inhabitable – but it is home to vital
systems, equipment and controls
which make the building “work” in
an effective manner. Roger Nickells
is managing director for the Middle
East at Buro Happold and considered
the long term implications.
Tennis in the sky
He said: “This is a complex issue,
proved a spectacular
these sort of structures are not just success
defined by their yield, but often form
part of significant master-plans, the
success of the Burj Khalifa is not just
in the technical accomplishment
Spectacular interiors
but in the value that the building
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Salim Hussain hood, giving it a central focus and a

said “beauty of point of differentiation.
design” is what “This, in part, is as a result of its
is important record breaking height. The Eiffel
Tower attracted similar levels of
criticism when it was erected, but a
century on, the economic benefit and
social sense of pride it has generated
for Paris is pretty clear too.”
And Stephan Frantzen, director
of P & T said: “I don’t agree with the
conclusions being reached about the
Burj Al Arab at all.
“I think the vainest building in the
world is in Hong Kong and owned by
HSBC. The bank had seen a previous
office taken over by the Communists
when they took China.
“So the structure was
61%
designed so that it could be
unbolted and moved in
the event of another such
shift in power. WORLD’S SUPERTALLS
“This would seem WOULD LOSE THEIR
quite a difficult task STATUS IF THEIR
VANITY HEIGHT WAS
and would probably have INCLUDED
taken more time than was
available – and in any case was
completely unnecessary as the hand-
over of Hong Kong was completely
peaceful and according to interna-
tional agreements.”
The Emirates Tower One and
Emirates Tower Two are also fea-
tured on the international list, with
the Rose Rayhaan by Rotana also
making an appearance. The council class “vanity height” as one of the world’s most impressive
At the other end of the spectrum the distance between a skyscraper’s skylines, the practise of adding it to
The Index building in Dubai has a highest living space, and its architec- skyscrapers became commonplace.
vanity height of just 4m – just 1% of tural top. A total of 61% of the world’s
the building’s overall height. Members added the trend for vanity supertalls would lose their status if
The Bank of America building in space began in New York City with the their vanity height was included, say
New York City was judged the second Chrysler building, which was built in the CTBUH. And to further clarify
vainest, with 34 per cent, or 131m, of 1930 during a depression. its position it said any structure with
its total height being inhabitable. As the UAE began developing 50% vanity height would be deemed a
“non-building”.
The success of the Burj Khalifa is not just in the technical The vainest building of them
all, according to the CBTUH, is
accomplishment but in the value the building has added the Ukraina Hotel in Moscow. Of
to the entire neighbourhood” its 206m height, 42% is unusable.
However it was not included in the
Roger Nickells, Buro Happold
council’s report as, at under 300m, it
fell short of supertall status.

COMMENT | EDITOR’S LETTER
AWARDS ON
THE HORIZON
EDITOR’S LETTER
Excitement is mounting for November 5 -
and here’s a spot of architectese
I
GOT A ’m now on my second edition whole profession of architecture look at the “vanity height” accusa-
COMMENT? and I can feel the excitement in the region it is also a chance for tions which have bought the subject
If you have any growing as the big day of everyone to have an enjoyable and of architecture in the region into the
comments to the Middle East Architect rewarding get together. world’s mainstream media – and
make on this Awards grow ever closer. And that’s not just about net- give the people directly involved in
month’s issue, The date is Tuesday November working and making contacts. design and construction the chance
please e-mail 5 and the venue is Jumeirah Emir- It’s also about making friends to have a say on the subject.
nick.ames ates Towers in Dubai. and helping one another avoid the When I was quizzing a particu-
@itp.com All of our judges are looking pitfalls which stand in the way of lar person on this matter he was
forward to getting to grips with the progress for everyone. explaining to me how phrases such
process of deciding which of the And, on a personal note, it is a as “vanity height” – which as I’m
huge number of exciting projects great chance for me to meet up with sure everyone knows is the distance
out there will be worthy of an and learn from many of the eminent between a skyscraper’s highest
award and I’m sure the feeling of members of the profession whom I floor which can be occupied and its
anticipation is just as great on the have not yet had the pleasure of en- actual summit - enter the architec-
part of the entrants. countering. Oh, and make a speech tural debate as buzz-words.
But as well as being a chance of course - you have been warned. So, if you want to be up with the
to celebrate excellent across the Elsewhere in this issue we take a latest jargon here are a few more
phrases which are rolling from the
lips of those in the business – or
being shunned and avoided as
meaningless.
“Architorture” – usually refers to
reviewing graduate exhibitions.
“Paramistic” – the natural state
of an architect when reviewing
ongoing projects, a combination of
paranoid and optimistic.
Hypnotecture – a design with a
dizzying range of façade treatments
that creates a hypnotic effect. Or
just as likely a headache.
Blobitecture –an older term
referring to a building that takes an
organic form for no real reason.
But I am sure the level of debate
Huge number of exciting projects out there worthy of and discourse at this year’s event
will be far above the need to rely on
an award.”
jargon and clichés.
And I hope as many of you as pos-
sible can make it there.

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EARTHQUAKE
RULES IN PLACE
OPINION
Protecting buildings and their users
T
Minesh Tanna he Richter scale was called fications for buildings consisting of new specifications and re-submitted
on rules which into action in the UAE in more than 10 storeys, which are now to Dubai Municipality so that a new
are aimed at April 2013 when earthquake required to withstand tremors of up building permit is issued.
tackling the tremors were felt across to 5.9 on the Richter scale. The impli- The practical consequences of such
threat posed by the nation. On two separate occasions, cations of the circular are potentially legislative amendments – whether
earth tremors the UAE felt the force of earthquakes far-reaching - according to Emporis, under the circular or other similar
originating in Iran, in some cases caus- there are currently 349 such build- measures across the region – can have
ing buildings to be evacuated. ings under construction in Dubai, significant knock-on effects in terms
Some authorities have downplayed with another 626 ‘planned’. of the risk allocation between the par-
the risk of significant tremors in From a legal and compliance ties involved in a construction project.
the nation on the basis of the UAE’s perspective, the circular was ef- Parties should therefore be cognisant
considerable distance from any sig- fective immediately and applies to of the various ways in which these
nificant fault lines. Although it is not any planned building, as well as any risks can be dealt with in the relevant
clear whether it was planning to do so building currently under construc- legal documentation.
in any case, in May 2013, Dubai Mu- tion. Therefore, for those buildings However, agreeing relevant protec-
nicipality issued a circular containing already under construction or near tion in the contract is only the first step.
new specifications for seismic loads to commencement of construction, In the event that it becomes necessary
for buildings in Dubai. it is likely that designs will have to be for a party to rely on this protection
The circular amended the speci- amended in order to comply with the during works, there are likely to be vari-
ous procedural hurdles to overcome in
order to benefit from the relevant.
For example, there may be a
deadline following a natural disaster
or legislative amendment after which
the protection cannot be gained, or
strict notice requirements and con-
tinuing reporting obligations.
Parties should also be aware that
there may be more than one type of
protection which could be relied upon
in the event of a natural disaster or
consequential legislative amendments.
Finally, the governing law of the
contract should not be forgotten. Some
legal systems will provide protection
to parties notwithstanding the terms
of any contract. For example, UAE law
In April 2013 earthquake tremors were felt across the implies a term of good faith into every
nation. On two occasions the UAE felt the force of UAE law-governed contract which
earthquakes originating in Iran. ” may impact upon the parties’ conduct
in the event of a natural disaster or
legislative amendments.

DESIGN| FOCUS
TOP BRANDS AT DUBAI’S

DOWNTOWN DESIGN
Brands showcasing the very best of global talent in the hugely
competitive field of interior design are set to descend on the centre
of Dubai in a festival of talent
D
Inspiration esign brands from top restaurants and leading enter- “They’ll be able to talk with both
for designers across the world will be tainment venues. distributors and parent brands about
downtown on display at an upcom- And for architects and engineers it future products and developments,
ing event which prom- is a chance to come face-to-face with both locally and across the GCC.
ises to showcase the most forward the latest innovative products to hit Downtown Design is the platform on
thinking global talent across a field the market – and the men and women which all design industry profession-
renown for its innovative flair. who have created them. als can come together.
The prestigious Downtown Design Mark Stobbs is one of the people “For architects and engineers, it
fair will be held from October 29 to behind the event. will serve as a conduit for them to
November 1 in the centre of Dubai. “Trade visitors to the show will be see some of the very latest design
Location will be a marquee just off able to experience some of the most products globally.
Downtown Boulevard, close to the dynamic design brands from across “We’ll be showcasing brands who
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and many the world,” he said. work very closely with architects and

DESIGN|| FOCUS
DESIGN FOCUS
Interiors and
exteriors will all
be on show
Take inspiration
away from top
showcase
Top talent on architectural practices world-wide Its general manager Jean-Marie of the fair – hosting a series of talks
show so for them, it will be interesting to Gigante is a former specialist advisor and seminars will provide trade
have first hand consultations with the on this issue to the United Nations. professionals unique insight into the
brands themselves. Stobbs said: “Showcases are the design business whilst shared insight
“One main aim for the event is that sensorial way through which visitors into the Middle East will allow both
industry professionals in the region to the show can interact with brands exhibitors and visitors alike to under-
will be able to experience first hand on all levels and see more products. stand the changing design scene here
the products and therefore potentially “Education and discovery are just in the region.
understand better the use and imple- two of the important cornerstones “We’ll be developing showcases
mentation of pieces within their own with talent from within the UAE and
important developments.” GCC. Al Khaznah Tannery is one
The event also acts as an important such example of this.”
barometre of where trends in design The organisers want those who
are going across the Middle East – come along to use the event as a
and it also acts as a way to showcase springboard to recognizing and devel-
the talent which exists in the region to oping their own talent.
other parts of the world. “We really want visitors from
Companies taking part include Abu the show to have been able to utilise
Dhabi-based Al Khaznah Tannery UAE exhibitors their time to network and ultimately
which specialises in the use of the will be among develop their own business expecta-
UAE’s natural resources – such as those present tions with like-minded individuals,”
camel leather - in top-end products. said Stobbs.
“We want them also to see Down-
town Design as the ideal place in
Showcases are the sensorial way through which visitors to which to have done business, thereby
the show can interact with brands on all levels” ensuring the success of the event in
following years.”
Mark Stobbs, organiser

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SUMMIT | EVENT
A CELEBRATION OF
DESIGN TALENT
DesignMENA brings together the best in the business with a major
debate and networking opportunity which professionals just cannot
wait to take advantage of
T
op talent in the field of build- number of speciality fields, as well to introduce our services to them.
ing design will be taking as exchange ideas with colleagues, “But it is also more than that. This
part in a major event which friends and counterparts. will be an opportunity for people across
takes place in December. DesignMENA 2013 – set for De- many fields to get together and to get to
Architects, interiors experts, sus- cember 4 - will provide the ideal forum know each other. They could be people
tainability professionals and furnish- for creative people across the design who are experts in furnishings for ex-
ings creatives will all be at the Oberoi and architectural fields to develop their ample who could get to talk to another
Hotel in Dubai’s Business Bay for the businesses and inspire one another visitor who works in building design.
DesignMENA Summit 2013. to create the innovative works which “This will be the opportunity for many
Commercial Interior Design and people across the globe marvel at. talented people to get together and see
Middle East Architect magazines are Among the sponsors of the event how they can work with one another to
joining forces for the occasion which are Archimedia, a company in the everyone’s benefit.”
will celebrate an industry flourishing business of creating custom home en- Also sponsoring the event is iGuzz-
across the region as the demand for tertainment and automation systems. ini illuminazione, an international
new hotels, retail outlets, residential These include home cinema, leader in the production of indoor
development and public buildings hi-fi audio systems and security and and outdoor architectural lighting
continues to grow. lighting controls – all available at the emphasising energy savings, safety,
Alongside this has come an touch of a button. added value for buildings, enhanced
increased competition among profes- Regional marketing manager Dima historical and cultural heritage and
sionals looking to deliver in the fields Taha said: “This is an event we are reduced light pollution.
of design, sustainability, cost and very much looking forward to. It is a Projects in the Middle East
Debate and timescale. Those attending the event chance to get together with architects include the Rolex Tower in Dubai,
discussion on all say that it will offer a major chance to and interior designers and show them the Queen Alia International Airport
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panel discussions, case stud-
ies, workshops and debates in
the hotel’s Grand Ballroom.
Key topics to be addressed
include:
The trends for 2014 – which
will stand the test of time
Green designs and strategies
to promote sustainability
True innovation and how to
achieve it
Take inspiration in Muscat and the State Mosque in Norman Foster and numerous others. Balancing heritage and in-
and make Doha, Qatar. “With a wide range of scheduled novation in hotel design
contacts Marketing services manager Saba activities, such as workshops, panel Creating partnerships with
Napoletano said: “As part of the com- discussions, case studies and debates, stakeholders which share the
pany’s ethos and vision, iGuzzini is we trust this will be a constructive same vision
always keen to support and encourage platform for designers, architects What are the most important
all the initiatives which can help fos- and professionals of the industry to factors in winning over clients
tering the education and contribute address numerous design-related Workshops for architects
to the spreading of a culture of good themes, such as sustainability, urban- will focus on current regional
quality design. ism and their dynamic interaction building codes while those for
“Given the high profile of the with architecture and design. designers and interiors special-
speakers as well as the organisars of “As we strongly believe that talking ists will highlight engineering
this specific event, we do believe this about a good design culture means at ambiance and aesthetics.
will be a significant platform to share the same time talking about a good
expertise and know-how on design lighting culture and its promotion is
and innovation. essential to the integration between raise its profi le.
“iGuzzini has always counted on architecture and the surrounding Marketing consultant Madline
design as its main distinguishing environment.” Al Abbassi said: “We have been in
element and has enlisted the help Loran Emirates has also become business for four years and we are
of a large number of professionals part of the event. The company – broadening our areas of activity from
designers, who have contributed to its currently committed to an 80% just interiors into fields such as invest-
growth throughout the years, such as Emerati-national workforce – said ment, real estate and trading.
Gio’ Ponti, Renzo Piano, Gae Aulenti, the summit was the best way for it to “For us the event will be the ideal
opportunity to make new contacts –
This will be a significant platform to share expertise and to meet the design specialists and pro-
fessionals in fields such as construc-
know-how”
tion who we need to network with.
Saba Napoletano - iGuzzini “We are very much looking forward
to the summit.”

DHABI | CASE STUDY
ST REGIS HOTEL
ABUTOWER
HAMRA
ABU DHABI
HOTEL
ST REGIS AL
Architect: Hirsch Bedner Associates

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
CASE STUDY
THE PROJECT
The St Regis Abu Dhabi, the third
of its brand to open in the Middle
East, aims to “offer bespoke luxury
with exceptional Arabian hospital-
ity”. Interiors reflecting colours
of local sands and a tribute to the
area’s Art Deco past are all part of
the overall design which includes
283 guest rooms and the Abu Dhabi
Sky Suite – positioned 200m above
the ground and between two towers
- the highest suspended hotel suite
anywhere in the world. It has three
bedrooms, private elevator access,
a spa, a movie theatre, dining room
and private gymnasium.

CASE STUDY | ST REGIS HOTEL ABU DHABI
THE SITE
The hotel is located
along the Corniche in
the heart of the capital
of the UAE. It offers
views out towards the
200M HIGH
Arabian Gulf from its SKY SUITE
55 suites. The hotel has
more than 3,000m2 of lei-
sure facilities including two
outdoor swimming pools, a spa and
the fi rst Hommage Gentleman’s
Grooming Atelier in the UAE.
Guests will soon be able to use the
hotel’s Nation Riviera Beach Club
which is set to fully open in the
coming weeks.

ST REGIS HOTEL ABU DHABI | CASE STUDY
THE CONCEPT
The hotel was designed to incorporate the very best features traditionally associated with the local area. These
include the use of architecture from the 1920s which was strongly influenced by the stylistic Art Deco movement of the
period. Traditional colours and textures were also included in the design as far as possible with an emphasis on the natu-
ral environment. As well as the Sky Suite the hotel also includes a number of other notable firsts for the area .
THE DETAILS
There are eight different culinary venues available to guests and visitors including Rhodes 44 – the first restaurant in
the emirate by Michelin-starred chef Gary Rhodes. Also on site is the St Regis Bar which follows in the tradition of the
very first venture by the brand, which opened its doors in New York more than a century ago. Another dining venue is the
Villa Toscana which serves regional specialties from the Italian regions of Tuscany, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna.

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LIGHTING UP
ROLEX
TOWER Bringing lighting designs to complement the architecture
of one of the many stunning buildings which comprise the
globally renown skyline of Downtown Dubai
O
ne of the most distictive buildings these elements concur to make the Rolex Tower
along Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, an iconic building perfectly integrated in one of
is the result of a collaboration the most impressive and recognisable skyline in
across the globe. the world.”
Architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Padula is a member of APIL, The Italian
designed the Rolex Tower from its US offices. Lighting Professional Association with over 10
But the lighting scheme – which is set up to years experience working as a visual designer
showcase the structure’s design – was the result and product manager.
of work by Italian company iGuzzini, with the In 2008 he joined iGuzzini in its Middle East
concept coming from its office in Shanghai to be office where he is currently working as technical
realised on the ground in Dubai. manager and lighting design expert. He is also
Lighting specialist Sergio Padula is also the training supervisor.
iGuzzini’s technical manager. He said he feels the cross-continental aspect
He said: “My favourite building is the Rolex of the building’s design is an approach which
Tower as, despite boasting more than 60- utilised the best talent within the company.
storeys, it still holds an absolute and elegant He said: “It was clearly a huge achievement to
simplicity for me. be able to complete and deliver such a challeng-
“In its design scheme light and transparency ing project within two years, with no waste of
have both been used in such a way to create this time and resources despite the difficulties which
paradoxical sense of lightness which combines were clearly part of the process.
with a very powerful personality. “We like to think of this project as a ‘glo-
“The building is discreet, but its presence balised’ one, being the result of work in different
is strong and substantial at the same time. All time zones.

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directly at eye level, as it’s easy
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Sergio Padula ativity must be well lit. Light
helped to design the walls and ceiling as well as
the lighting for the work surface. This can be
the Rolex Tower done in several ways, but an
effective solution is combining
a suspended luminaire, with a
certain amount of indirect light,
supplemented by wallwashers
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“An outstanding synergy of efforts, rather than the display of intrusive of intensity and colour; LED
skills and experiences which has pro- fittings,” he said. technology makes it possible to
duced one of the most iconic buildings “The Rolex Tower is the first and vary the colour temperature of
not only in Dubai but in the Middle only example not only in Dubai but the white light. And if you want
East as a whole, with a unique and in the entire Middle East region of a to, you can also add colour with
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Padula said the lighting creation being one of the most recognisable
was designed to highlight the tower’s and original building sin Dubai, we What are you lighting? A wall
structure and geometry. managed to make it as less intrusive with texture and interplay be-
“The aim was to integrate the as possible since the lighting manage- tween light and shadow can be
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EXPO | FOCUS
FINAL PUSH FOR

2020 EXPO BID
The historic decision on whether the first world fair in the Middle East
will take place is coming - and candidate city Dubai is among the
front-runners to get a prominent place on the world stage.
N
Dubai wants to ovember will see the world fair to be held in the Middle East economic benefits as visitors flock
showcase the choice of host city for or Africa to be given the green light. to the venue, as well as an increased
world the 2020 Expo con- The showcase of architecture, presence on the world stage.
firmed - with Dubai set technology and culture, which takes “An expo marks a certain ‘coming
to make its final push for the top spot. place every five years, has resulted in of age’ for a city,” historian Urso
An inspection team will meet such structures as the Eiffel Tower in Chappell said.
high level representatives across the Paris and the Atomium in Brussels “It can aid a city’s physical redevel-
emirate in the coming weeks while the being built. But the event is about opment as well as (a) nation’s image
United Nations building in New York more than just buildings – successful abroad.”
will see heavy lobbying for the first bidders will also look to gain huge Yahya Jan, vice president and

EXPO | FOCUS
Support for bid design director of architect business

from European Noor is a firm believer in the opportu-
politicians nity on offer.
He said: “If Dubai’s bid is chosen it
will be a tremendous boost – not just
to architecture and engineering but
to the economy in general.
“Hotels, restaurants and retail will
all see benefits.
“But there is also a psychological
aspect to it. Success would show the
Middle East is an example of an open
economy embracing globilisation. So
it is not just Dubai that would benefit,
not even just the UAE. The region as
a whole would be seen as a venue for
world events.”
Battling it out alongside the emir- Dubai has emphasised its theme of more hotels should the vote go its way.
ate – which has settled on Jebel Ali as “Connecting Minds, Creating the Fu- But figures show accommodation
its site - are Izmir, Turkey, Sao Paulo, ture” along with mobility and sustain- already available exceeds the needs of
Brazil and Yekaterinburg, Russia. ability as key factors to be explored. expo participants and visitors.
But analysts say political tensions According to sources the inspec- Also recent events held in Dubai
in Russia and in Turkey could hurt the tors said this reflected the need for celebrating travel, tourism, design
chances of Yekaterinburg and Izmir. global discussions about key world- and art have attracted widespread
Sao Paulo is seen as least likely to wide priorities . They added financial praise, both for their content and
succeed when the 167 delegates from plans were secure and the site was an organisation.
the exposition bureau’s General As- appropriate one. The UAE has been conducting a
sembly vote in Paris on November 27. Emirati officials told the repre- global lobbying exercise to gather
“For the hosts, expos are a key sentatives plans are in place to build backing for its bid, which increased
part of a strategic plan for urban this month at the United Nations
development and act as catalysts for General Assembly in New York.
accelerating infrastructural trans- A successful bid could mean: International support has also
formations,” said Vicente Gonzalez 20 million visitors making 33 been a major factor with the UK
Loscertales, secretary general of the million trips to the site became the first country to announce
Bureau of International Expositions 75,000 people using the officially that it was offering backing.
in Paris, which chooses the host cities Metro to get to the site per day Foreign secretary William Hague
and supervises the events. 182 countries participating said: “We assess that the Dubai bid
“At the same time, the expo has 16,000 seats available in the is exceptionally strong - focused on
more intangible but equally power- Expo Arena - the largest event global connectivity and accessibil-
ful impacts on the branding of the venue planned ity, underpinned by its geographical
city and of the country, and on their 24.6 million overnight hotel location and its position as a global
international image.” bookings being made logistics and transport hub.
As the voting looms, reports con- 30,000 volunteers required “All these would allow exhibitors to
ducted by teams from the governing on site and across the UAE reach a large and varied international
body are being considered. during the expo period audience. We are also convinced that
holding Expo 2020 at a time of great
Success would show the Middle East is an example of an change in the region would send a
positive signal to the world that this is
open economy embracing globilisation...the region as a
a region of dynamism, innovation and
whole would be seen as a venue for world events” - Yahya vast human potential.”
Jan vice president of architect business Noor. French president Francois Hol-
lande also “praised the advantages” of
Dubai’s application.

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FEATURE RESTORATION
Technology derived to combat roadside bombs has been harnassed to save

one of the most important relics of the Middle East as engineers and architects
CINTEC stepped in at the request of the Egyptian government.
A
major architectural res- collapse of the damaged ceiling. To
toration project in Egypt strengthen the building’s central cham-
has just been successfully ber, the company used its patented
completed – on a 4,800 anchoring and reinforcement system,
year old pyramid. designed to internally stabilise struc-
Engineering specialist CINTEC tures, while preserving their historical
Worldwide has completed the complex value and appearance.
project at the Pyramid of Djoser after “Though each project presents a
it was called in by the High Council of different set of challenges, CINTEC
Egyptian Antiquities as the structure uses solid engineering principles and
was threatened with collapse. creative thinking to develop effec-
The company used its Waterwall tive restoration solutions,” says Peter
technology, which consists of self- James, its managing director .
inflating air-fi lled bags, to prevent the “This was the most dangerous project
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RESTORATION
RESTORATION| |FEATURE
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we have ever encountered and the work had So a process used originally to deal with for tunnels we were then able to erect the
to be performed very delicately and safely. roadside bombs was utilised. scaffolding up to metre below the springing
"The issues at that time was how do we James says: ”Waterwall was developed in point of the defective ceiling.
support the ceiling without damaging it 1998 as a blast mitigation device to counter “It was then that we could really gauge
and how do we do it safely without having the effects of improvised explosive bombs the scale of the problem.
tons of stone falling on top of our using water as an absorbent. The idea was “Eleven air support bags were made
technicians. to inflate a PVC covered hollow box around and shipped to Cairo for the initial sup-
"If we used conventional a suspected bomb using air to maintain it port work. Each support could be inflated
scaffolding it could push shape and then introduce water into the individually or as a group using a control
and loosen key stones walls of the box to suppress the blast wave consul. This gave us the advantage of
that would arelease and any fragmentation generated. deflating a support and moving it whilst the
a very danger- “This patented product incorporated others remained in position.
ous fall of unique features to change water from being “The fi rst process was to position three
rock." a liquid to act like a solid mass. air support bags at the very centre and at
“The next problem was the removal the highest point of the collapse.
of the fallen stone from the top of the “It was obvious that more and dedicated
sarcophagus and provide a solid base for designed air support bags were needed at
the proposed scaffolding that needed the perimeter and at the corners and for
to be erected 29 metres high to the areas were not visible at long range. These
under side of the ceiling before additions were agreed with the client and
any repair work could be manufactured and installed before the next
contemplated. operation was undertaken.
“Having checked “The next problem was to select a suit-
beneath the able lime grout to point the entire exposed
sarcophagus area between the air supports to con-

FEATURE | RESTORATION
The riches of the solidate the stonework. Tests were that we knew had voids for filling PLANS FOR POMPEII
Middle East are undertaken with local grouts for after the ceiling had been anchored. CONSERVATION
being preserved.. suitability and strength. “This operation was very delicate
"However, the consultant fi nally because of the limited access due to Some of the best preserved
chose a grout we had. the air bags, scaffold and equipment architecture of the classical
“The process of carefully remov- in a such a confi ned space. age is set to be conserved in
ing the mud between the ceiling In all, this took three men six a project starting next year.
stones using small water sprays and months to fi nally complete. Work is due to begin on the
replacing with lime grout was very The Pyramid of Djoser is a step Pompeii Sustainable Pres-
labour intensive because some of the pyramid built by the grand vizier ervation Project, conserving
gaps between the stones were deep. (chief advisor to the royal court) Im- the treasured remains of the
So the process had to be fi lling the hotep for Pharaoh Djoser, in order to ancient Roman city.
gaps with lime grout and installing provide his gateway to the afterlife. Pompeii was once a thriving
additional injection pipes to areas It originally comprised six rect- settlement with a population
angular, flat-roofed tombs, stacked of 20,000 and architectural
in decreasing size to a height of 62m highlights including a water
and was completed around the 27th system, gym and a port.
century BC. But it was buried under
Beneath the pyramid structure is a 4m-6m of volcanic ash and
6km network of tunnels and the site lava when the nearby Mount
became of great historical signifi- Vesuvius erupted in 79AD.
cance in 2009 when ancient bodies The remains became a re-
which had been mummified were nowned site for archaeologi-
discovered there. cal excavation hundreds of
French architect Jean-Phillipe years later.
Lauer was the fi rst man to excavate Structural sections of
the remains and reconstructed sec- Pompeii’s architecture have
tions of it for architectural and ar- been removed from the site
chaeological study – but local grave and preserved in museums
robbers had removed any treasures around the world, most
centuries before any European set recently as part of a touring
eyes on the chamber. display in London. However
there are many remaining
portions of the city of archi-
tectural significance which are
visibly disintegrating.
A team of experts includ-
ing the Technische Univesitat
Munchen, Fraunhofer-Gesell-
schaft and the International
Centre for the Study of the
Preservation and Restora-
tion of Cultural Property will
embark upon the Pompeii
Sustainable Preservation Proj-
ect which will last 10 years.
The group will use simple,
traditional materials such as
This was one of the most dangerous projects we have lime and silicone compounds
ever encountered. " Peter James managing director to stabilise the structures and
conserve items ranging in
CINTEC size from from entire walls to
elaborate murals.
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WORK
PROJECT UPDATE
MANDELA A commemoration of the life and

ON THE achievements of the man who defines
MOUNTAIN the post-apartheid era in South
Africa is being planned. The build-
Architect: ing concept calls for a 60m tall and
WHIM of 30m wide structure on the side of
Rotterdam a mountain which overlooks Cape
Location: Cape Town. Inside would be conference
Town, South facilities and exhibitions devoted to
Africa the country’s history and emergence
as a multi-cultural nation, following
the years of apartheid.
AL SHAQAB Located within the Education City

EQUESTRIAN complex the Al Shaqab Equestrian
PERFOR- Centre is in three parts with a warm
MANCE area, an indoor performance hall
ARENA and an outdoor arena. The project
7,200
SPECTATOR
Architect:
is arranged in a horseshoe shape
alongside the stables, training facili-
Leigh and ties and veterinary hospital to ensure
CAPACITY Orange Ltd that all needs are covered for animal
Location: care. The capacity is 7,200 and there
Doha, Qatar are facilities for VIPs, media and
competition judges.
SIPOPO The Sipopo Congress Centre is part

CONGRESS of an Oceanside development which
CENTRE is a diplomatic centre as it is part of
the presidential zone. It was built
Architect: to host international meetings in a
Tabanlioglu setting which emphasises the natural
Architects attractions of the area. A glass wall
Location: system allows for maximum viewing
Malabo, out towards the sea and traditional
Equatorial African designs are incorporated into
Guinea the structure in order to give those
who use it a sense of heritage.

THE WORK | PROJECT UPDATE
DNB BANK The headquarters for the DNB
HEAD- bank in Oslo has a surface area of
QUARTERS 36,500m2 and attempts to convey
a futuristic take on space and void
2,000
FLEXIBLE WORK
Architects:
MVRDV
Location: Oslo,
architecture. At 17 storeys high, the
building provides over 2000 flexible
work spaces for employees and glass
SPACES Norway cubes where staff can hold informal
meetings. The design is based on an
ideal work group of the bank, a pixel
of 6x6 metres, that allows for adapta-
tion to the nature of the organisation.
PLOT C59 NORR’s residential tower has

RAWDHAT been inspired by the organic forms
RESIDENTIAL which are prevalent in parts of the
DEVELOP- Mediterranean such as the coastal
MENT and hillside regions of Greece. The
tower sits on a 1,882m2 plot and will
Architect: boast 11storeys when complete. This
NORR modern interpretation of the ‘stepped
Location: Abu blocks’ or building forms which inter-
Dhabi, United connect, provides generous terraces
Arab Emirates for the residential units and creates a
building with distinct spaces.
KING The 20,434m2 metro station will

ABDULLAH feature six platforms and two levels
FINANCIAL of underground car parking .The
DISTRICT
20,434 METRO
concept draws on the patterns of the
desert winds on nearby sand dunes
METRES2 STATION to create rippling motions across the

façade. These undulating swathes are
SITE AREA OF
Architect: ZHA echoed inside the station concourse
METRO STATION
Location: with a three-dimensional lattice
Riyadh, Saudi defined by a sequence of opposing
Arabia sine-waves, inspired by statistics of
the station’s daily traffic flows.
EUROPEAN The ESS research facility will be-

SPALLATION come the world’s first most advanced
SOURCE center for neutron-based research
RESEARCH and will contain state-of-the-art
FACILITY technologies in carefully designed
spaces to complement the scientific
Architect: research facility. The technology
Henning can be used for research in topics
Larsen, COBE, ranging from medicine to archaeol-
SLA ogy. Research at ESS is expected to
Location: commence in 2019, while the entire
Lund, Sweden facility will be completed by 2025.

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soft forms merging to bring a new sense
of comfort to office design. The desk can
be used both in an office space as well
as in your home, offering a progressive
approach to furniture design.

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LIGHTING
SWARM
Jangir Maddadi Design Bureau
The Swarm light applies a graceful,

organic and natural craftsmanship
characteristic of all works by Jangir
Maddadi. It uses specialty Bulbrite
light bulbs revealing a sculptured
pattern of entwined fi laments
connected to custom-cut wood that
perfectly resonates the designs of
Scandinavian nations
BATHROOM
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and tastes. The bathroom range includes a collection of basins, furniture,
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FURNISHING
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Campana Brothers
This seating by Sao Paulo- based

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base and a hand-stitched motif made
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