Project Name: Karnala Resort
Location: Mumbai, India
Architect(s): Planet 3 Studios
Cost: TBA
Website: http://www.planet3studios.com/
Once again, like most of other buildings on my blog, this design was decided through a competition, in which Planet 3 Studios won. Reasons leading to their victory in the competition, was because this building provided a unique feature. Panoramic view. The special spiral shape won it's approval, because it provided the ability to observe the beauty of the lush and green that surrounds it at almost 360 degrees.
Although such a building only has one floor, it provides the needed requirement of vacationers. With it's wonderful combination of location and structural design, these factors created the point of inspiration of this remarkable design.
The facilities provided in this resort complete the experience of every vacationer. From it's restaurants and health clubs to it's swimming pools and spas, this monolithic resort has numerous suites, the balconies provide the feature of privacy and unique observatory platforms.
The exterior of this resort, is modelled into horizontal louvers to control the harsh sunny weather. At night, the louvers light up in different colours to create a serene atmosphere and give the impression of floating lanterns.
Location: Mumbai, India
Architect(s): Planet 3 Studios
Cost: TBA
Website: http://www.planet3studios.com/
Once again, like most of other buildings on my blog, this design was decided through a competition, in which Planet 3 Studios won. Reasons leading to their victory in the competition, was because this building provided a unique feature. Panoramic view. The special spiral shape won it's approval, because it provided the ability to observe the beauty of the lush and green that surrounds it at almost 360 degrees.
Although such a building only has one floor, it provides the needed requirement of vacationers. With it's wonderful combination of location and structural design, these factors created the point of inspiration of this remarkable design.
The facilities provided in this resort complete the experience of every vacationer. From it's restaurants and health clubs to it's swimming pools and spas, this monolithic resort has numerous suites, the balconies provide the feature of privacy and unique observatory platforms.
The exterior of this resort, is modelled into horizontal louvers to control the harsh sunny weather. At night, the louvers light up in different colours to create a serene atmosphere and give the impression of floating lanterns.
It's a new moon....
Project Name: The New Moon
Location: Zabeel Park (Dubai, UAE)
Architect(s): Varabyeu Partners
Cost: TBA
Website: www.varabyeu-partners.com
This centrepiece for Zabeel Park was specially designed by Varabyeu for an international design competition. It was stated that this crescent centrepiece, which represents the symbol of power and energy in the Middle East, aims to 'accentuate prosperity of present-day United Arab Emirates.'
The exterior of this centrepiece, is simply exquisite. With it's exotic decoration of Arabic calligraphy and it's firm steel workframe and trasnparency, The New Moon makes it possible to regulate the amount of light coming through and air temperatures. To top this wonder, on it's exterior is installed solar batteries and collectors, to make it energy efficient and low cost.
Regarding the interior, this building provides five levels of observatory platforms, with each floor representing one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith: Faith (Shahadah), Prayer (Salat), Charity (Zakaat), Fasting (Sawm) and Pilgrimage (Hajj).
Amongst the facilities, this building will offer a space for conferences and work activities, a cafe and a children's library.
Location: Zabeel Park (Dubai, UAE)
Architect(s): Varabyeu Partners
Cost: TBA
Website: www.varabyeu-partners.com
This centrepiece for Zabeel Park was specially designed by Varabyeu for an international design competition. It was stated that this crescent centrepiece, which represents the symbol of power and energy in the Middle East, aims to 'accentuate prosperity of present-day United Arab Emirates.'
The exterior of this centrepiece, is simply exquisite. With it's exotic decoration of Arabic calligraphy and it's firm steel workframe and trasnparency, The New Moon makes it possible to regulate the amount of light coming through and air temperatures. To top this wonder, on it's exterior is installed solar batteries and collectors, to make it energy efficient and low cost.
Regarding the interior, this building provides five levels of observatory platforms, with each floor representing one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith: Faith (Shahadah), Prayer (Salat), Charity (Zakaat), Fasting (Sawm) and Pilgrimage (Hajj).
Amongst the facilities, this building will offer a space for conferences and work activities, a cafe and a children's library.
Hermitage Plaza
Project Name: Hermitage Plaza
Location: Paris, France
Architect(s): Norman Foster
Cost: €250 Million
Other Contributers: LERA International
Website: TBA
The designs for these buildings had actually been chosen through the Tour Signal Contest. Initially, the winning was created by Jean Nouvel (French architect of Ateliers Jean Nouvel), but due to disagreement issues, and the Hermitage SAS (developers) announced that they would go forward with Norman's Foster's design.
Although the design of the building is exquisite, the main pointer of these buildings is the location of the buildings and the effect they will have on the surrounding area. The building is to be located at Le Defense, which is located in Paris, in an area where its surrounded by cafes and shops. The presence of the building will create a sustainable, high density community perfect for socializing.
The buildings will offer various facilities, such as a spa, a gallery and auditorium, panoramic apartments and serviced apartments.
This project is due for completion in 2016.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Project Name: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Architect(s): Frank Gehry
Cost: US$200 Million
Other Contributers: Adamson Associates
Website: TBA
Once again, Frank Gehry creates another of his masterpieces, and what better place to construct it than the heart of architecture? Whats more, is that this masterpiece will become his biggest Guggenheim than the others.
The design of this masterpiece, contains elements from his previous Guggenheims and other major projects, but what make this particular Guggenheim unique, is the inspiration that Gehry got to create such a place.
He quotes,
"The site itself, virtually on the water on all sides, in a desert landscape with the beautiful sea and the light place suggested some of the direction."
Regarding the facilities, this Guggenheim will feature two different galleries exhibiting various artworks. To add to that, it will feature a department of architecture and design and a center of art and design.
This project will be completed between 2011 and 2012.
Guangzhou Opera House
Project Name: Guangzhou Opera House
Location: Guangzhou (Guangdong Province),China
Architect(s): Zaha Hadid
Cost: US$120 Million
Other Contributers: Zaha Hadid Architects
Website: TBA
Alike many of Hadid's works, this masterpiece once again shows creativity and flair. This building is particularly unique for it's interior design, because it was built by extensive precision, to serve the needs of Chinese opera which unlike Western opera, requires high notes.
Not only does this building provide entertainment for it's listeners, it provides entertainment for it's viewers. With it's unique design and position, the opera house will serve as a place for people to relax and tourists to visit, making it a state of the art monument.
Masdar City
Project Name: Masdar City
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Architect(s): Foster + Partners
Cost: US$22 Billion
Other Contributers: Adrian Smith of SOM + Gordon Gill Architecture
I think this huge project is very beneficial to Dubai. Although Dubai has a lot on it's plate at the moment, with the not far off opening of the Burj Dubai and all, Masdar offers a lot of things. This project has to offer something which, will be the next big thing in architecture and technology. Renewable resources.
This city offers a variety of different renewable resources, from it's 40 to 60 megawatt to it's solar powered desalination plant, which will provide the city's water needs and also become a source for crop irrigation. To add to that, it's biological waste will be used as nutrient-rich soil and fertiliser.
If this project doesn't serve the needs to a cleaner, greener and better life, then I don't will.
