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Day: 22 October 2018

Day: 22 October 2018

Sheikh Zayed Bridge

Project details Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects Date Constructed: 1997-2010 Height: 64m "Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the bridge consists of concrete strands that gather on one shore, flowing across to the adjacent shore in a sculptural waveform. Named after the country's former president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the 842m bridge connects the mainland to the island of [...]
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Al-Bahar Towers

Project details Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Architect: Aedas Associated Architect: Diar Consult Engineer: ARUP Construction: Al Futtaim Carillion Date Constructed: 2012 Height: 145m "The tower’s innovative dynamic façade opens and closes in response to the movement of the sun, reducing solar gain by more than 50 percent, creating a more comfortable internal environment for occupants [...]
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