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sabato 06 ottobre 2007 |
The Al Jazeera Club Tower is located in a prestigious spot that defines two corners of the existing stadium of Al Jazeera Club in Abu Dhabi. The development was designed to become an integral part of the ambitious re-development of the Al Jazeera Club Stadium and comprise three offices per floor varying from 150sq m to 610sq m in area.
The client wanted two identical commercial towers that incorporated efficient space planning. Atkins concept design, therefore, incorporated all of the latest modern materials and technology.
The plot for each tower was irregular in shape, measuring approx. 48 x 26 m, and bordered by the existing stadium, concourse and other services. Careful consideration was given to the positioning and orientation of the two towers. The first tower faces the north of the existing stadium whilst the second faces the east. The proposed alignment of the geometry of the building towards the east will allow for convenient direction towards the morning sun.
The towers comprise three offices per floor varying from 150sqm to 610sqm.
The key feature in the geometry of each tower is the 13m overhang on the 7th floor of each tower which allows the tower to rise above and over the stadium concourse thereby offering prime views of the playing field. The challenge for the engineers was to integrate an overhang in the structure in a safe that was efficient and economical and with minimal impact on the architecture. Fonte: http://www.atkins-me.com |
