Multi-purpose Arena by 3XN

Danish architect’s design of a powerful whirlwind is aimed to achieve LEED platinum

All images and information courtesy of 3XN; © by 3XN

3XN design a multipurpose arena that blends functionality, flexibility and sustainability in one iconic structure

The centrifugal power of the whirlwind is interpreted into this dynamic and vibrant Arena design, reflecting the energy [...]

Marina + Beach Towers by OAD

Elegance derived from simplicity designed by Oppenheim Architecture + Design

All images and information courtesy of Oppenheim Architecture + Design; © by  Oppenheim Architecture + Design

OAD’s design for a sustainable mixed-use tower project in the U.A.E.
Miami based Architects OAD have designed the Marina + Beach Towers, a mixed use waterfront development that utilizes green building technology [...]

“Al Manakh: Gulf Continued” launched in Abu Dhabi

The second edition of Al Manakh was launched in Abu Dhabi at Paris La Sorbonne University in the presence of Rem Koolhaas, key senior executives of the UPC and Pink Tank.

Information courtesy of Pink Tank; Image by Pink Tank

Al Manakh: Gulf Continued
Al Manakh: Gulf Continued is an essential and comprehensive guide to the Gulf, [...]

LOCAL Exhibition at traffic

WHAT IS LOCAL? WHERE IS IT FROM? WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

image/information courtesy of traffic

After a successful launch at Zona Tortona during Milan Design Week 2010, LOCAL will be presented at traffic with an exhibition of the launch collection.
Local is a line of furniture, clothing, stationary and objects from the UAE.
The exhibition runs until monday May [...]

‘Acceleration’, New Works by James Clar at Art Dubai

New show debuts at Art Dubai  - running from March 17 - 20

All images and text courtesy of Traffic
James Clar, a Dubai-based multi-disciplinary artist, will be debuting new works at the upcoming Art Dubai Fair. Entitled ‘Acceleration’, the show continues his fascination with new visual methods and sees him working in a number of [...]

Geotube, Dubai by Faulders Studio

Proposal for a 170 meter sculptural tower by Californian architects Faulders Studio

All images, graphics and information courtesy of Faulders Studio; © by Faulders Studio;  detailed credits at the end of this post
Californian Architect Thom Faulders has provided us with this material on one of his studios Middle East projects. We are glad to share it [...]

The Edge, Dubai by OAB

Mixed use development designed by Office of Architecture in Barcelona

All images and information courtesy of OAB; © by OAB; please note detailed project credits at the end of this post

The Office of Architecture in Barcelona has provided desMena with this material on one of their Mena projects.
THE EDGE
The Project is based on principles of [...]

ADIC Towers Abu Dhabi designed by Aedas

Winning competition entry for the Abu Dhabi Investment Council
All images, plans and information courtesy of Aedas; Images and plans © by Aedas

Sustainable design derived from regional building tradition
Aedas has won an international competition to design a landmark development for the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC). The project will transform a total site area [...]

Lock Island Bridges by UNStudio

A bridge design and structural system inspired by arabic patterns

All images and information courtesy of UNStudio; see end of the article for detailed credits

UNStudio are the designers behind this group of bridges designed for a new community along the Arabian Canal.
Lock Island Bridges, Dubai, UAE, 2008
The lock island bridges are part of a series of [...]

Horizontal Sky by Coop Himmelb(l)au

“Horizontal Sky at Khor Dubai Wharfage”, DUBAI, UAE
All images and information courtesy of Coop Himmelb(l)au; image © Armin Hess, ISOCHROM

Coop Himmelb(l)au architects have provided us with the third project of their design trilogy for the Dubai creek area. Read the details here on desMena…
Horizontal Sky
Horizontal Sky is a new concept for spatial organization and building form [...]