Practice Update Autumn 2009
October 2009
Alshamsi Terra Firma is enjoying a vibrant period at present, with several high profile projects underway. We are delighted to be involved in Phase 1 of the internationally-important Masdar City project in Abu Dhabi, where we're working alongside Aedas Architects. Designed to be the world's first carbon-neutral town, Masdar aims to reduce domestic water consumption to 100 litres per person per day (more than 5 times less than the current Abu Dhabi average); to recycle 50% of rubbish, eliminating the need for landfill; to convert 33% of rubbish into energy; and to compost 17%. It is also intended that more than 70% of the city's energy will be generated by solar power.
Also in Abu Dhabi, we are working on the prestigious Saadiyat Island project, creating exterior exhibition areas and a grand entrance plaza for the forthcoming temporary branches of the Louvre and Guggenheim Museums, whlst in Dubai, we are working on a luxury villa complex for a private client.
These projects and others kept us busy over the summer and our attendance at the recent Cityscape exhibition in Dubai heralded the launch of a seasonal marketing drive as we approach the fourth anniversary of our founding in Dubai in January 2010.
As ever, we welcome contact from potential clients and colleagues.
Excerpt from the newspapers about Saadiyat Al Manarat
Our offices at dusk - Bur Dubai, the worlds tallest building to the right across Sheikh Zayed Road
Alistair and Jamie in Bahrain earlier in the year
Old meets new in Qatar [from Lionel site visit in March]
Alistair and Leander ponder at the Directors' desk
Siteworks underway for EMAAR'S Uptown Cairo
