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The architecture of the United Arab Emirates is a remarkable fusion of traditional Islamic design and ultra-modern innovation, characterized by towering skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, and culturally significant structures. This architectural diversity reflects the UAE’s rapid development and ambition, exemplified by iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Sustainable design practices and advanced technology also play a crucial role, positioning the UAE as a leader in contemporary architecture while honoring its rich cultural heritage.
Liwa Farm Village inserts a small civic and agricultural campus into the Liwa Oasis on the edge of the Rub’ al Khali. The masterplan threads a set of low buildings…
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Ghaf Woods Experience Centre is a compact exhibition and orientation building set at the edge of a newly planted woodland in Dubai. Its low, dune-like massing, shaded perimeter, and calibrated…
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“Within Dunes” is a competition proposal by Almena that reconceives domestic architecture in the UAE desert. Rather than engaging speculative or technological tropes often associated with futuristic housing, the project…
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The UAE has long been at the forefront of architectural innovation and real estate development. With an unmatched appetite for grandiosity, the country continues to push the limits of design,…
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As ecological crises deepen and cities face mounting pressure to mitigate their environmental impact, architecture is increasingly being called to act as a regenerative agent. Few typologies exemplify this shift…
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Located in the Al Rahmaniya Suburb of Sharjah, UAE, Jami’ Al Rahmaniya seeks to redefine the mosque as a structure and a space that overflows with spiritual and communal significance….
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The Burj Khalifa is a global architectural icon that redefines the limits of what is possible in skyscraper design. Towering at 828 meters, it has remained the tallest building in…
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Designed by Jean Nouvel, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern architectural icon that blends tradition and innovation. As a “museum city” on the sea, its white, low-lying buildings reflect…
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Pixel, a recently completed project in Abu Dhabi’s burgeoning Makers District, represents a transformative approach to residential architecture in the United Arab Emirates. Developed by IMKAN and designed by MVRDV,…
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Dubai is a beautiful modern city and a tourist Mecca of the UAE. Citizens of other states always arouse genuine interest in this eastern city. Architectural features of buildings, mild…
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The studio petrjanda/brainwork won an international architecture competition for the Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center in the protected area of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve. The main idea is to connect…
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