This award-winning urban park sits at the gateway to the Dubai Expo2020 site, connecting residential, retail and train connections with the Expo site.
Based on the narrative of erosion and kinetics, the design drew inspiration from the ephemeral nature of native landscapes and include native species and materiality to create an authentic Dubai experience.
Adhering to the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency’s values, our nature-immersive design for the Eastern Mangroves has a light touch approach, sensitively increasing ecotourism and allowing people to be immersed in but not damage the environment.
Provision for kayaking and a boardwalk through the mangroves allows visitors to engage with this special habitat, and a visitor centre provides educational opportunities and information on why the mangroves are so unique and crucial to protect.
Al Ittihad Park lies below the Monorail along the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah, nestled between residential communities.
The park is a haven of tranquility and calm, connecting two previously separated halves of the trunk. Using mainly native plants, a natural xeriscape defines a regional sense of place and strong park identity.
Actively encouraging exploration, children can engage in natural play whilst fitness trails support an active lifestyle. Cafe spill out takes advantage of the serene views, contributing to the social life of the neighbourhood.
Designed around SMART city principles this key arterial road in western Riyadh is given a renewed emphasis on public realm with shaded pocket parks and retail spill out.
Paths and tracks meander through taking cyclists and pedestrians on a tree-lined journey away from vehicular traffic. A new sculptural bridge will connect both sides of the road creating a socially connected hive of activity.
Within a striking circular layout Dubai International Academic City Park interfaces with the University of Birmingham Campus in Dubai.
Surrounded by student housing, retail outlets and sports facilities, the Park is part of a landmark academic community for the city. Taking design influence from the geometry of nature, the Park provides events spaces and provision for pop-up facilities and food trucks, photographic moments for graduations, cafes and play spaces, sports courts with changing rooms. The campus is connected with shaded walkways and cycle routes.
Adjacent to the Emirates Golf Club in Emirates Hills is this three level mega-entertainment venue for high-tech interactive golf games that take full advantage of the views of the iconic Dubai Marina.
Approached via a verdant driveway through a lushly planted buffer landscape, the main building is accessed through a feature linear avenue of palms. The adjacent radial car and bus parking and drop off are well shaded.
This is the second branch of Rafa Nadal’s world-class tennis academy and first of its kind in the Middle East.
With integrated sports facilities including 15 tennis courts, boxing rings and swimming pools the complex supports both fitness fanatics and elite athletes. The geometric patterns of the landscape integrate the centre seamlessly with the adjacent Mall and Grand Hyatt. Part of the unique 360 mixed-use sports, retail, office and leisure destination, 15 million visitors are expected annually.
A mixed use community waterfront development taking design inspiration from the ocean fringe.
Seven neighbourhood districts with varying land uses include mixed-use, commercial, hospitality and residential zones. The public open space includes waterfront plazas and beaches as well as vibrant active streetscapes.
Landscape design vocabulary draws from the patterns and bursts of sea life colours, coral textures and the refraction of light on the sea bed.
A regeneration project with timely consideration of climate issues, Msheireb adheres to the highest standards in sustainability.
This walkable, shaded neighbourhood has a step-free tram system that is free to use. Creating a new benchmark in the region, Msheireb is a holistic development where all components work together towards a single goal, uniting the community in a heritage street pattern, encouraging social interaction and a contemporary attitude towards health and wellbeing and use of personal transport.
Creating landmark districts with unique character in a world class development. Set to become a star attraction for business and tourism, Jeddah Economic City will include residential, hospitality, civic and entertainment facilities.
Jeddah Tower will be its centrepiece and the world’s tallest building once completed, with a setting that creates the ultimate vibrant urban entertainment and mixed use district.
