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Ideal Standard MENA partners with the Belgian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Ideal Standard MENA partners with the Belgian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

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Ideal Standard MENA partners with the Belgian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Ideal Standard announces its partnership with the Belgian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai!

The partnership agreement, signed by Ahmed Hafez, CEO of Ideal Standard MENA, and Patrick Vercauteren Drubbel, General Commissioner of the Belgian Pavilion Dubai Expo 2020, enables both parties to showcase their drive towards innovation and creativity.

To commemorate the event, Myriam Cops, Director of the Belgian Pavilion Dubai Expo 2020, was welcomed by Frederick Trzcinski, Marketing & Innovation Director of Ideal Standard Middle East Africa, at Ideal Standard Bathroom Design Centre in Dubai.

Following the Covid pandemic, Expo 2020 Dubai, will be the first major global platform to host 192 countries under the theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, and sub themes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability, enabling the world to become more inclusive and creating a more sustainable future.

In line with the Expo 2020 vision and mission, Ideal Standard will bring inspirational designs and manufacturing excellence to the Belgian Pavilion at the Expo.

 

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Lootah Real Estate Development partners with JPA Design on the Atmosphere Residence project in JVC Dubai

Lootah Real Estate Development partners with JPA Design on the Atmosphere Residence project in JVC Dubai

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Lootah Real Estate Development partners with JPA Design on the Atmosphere Residence project in JVC Dubai

Lootah Real Estate Development (LRED) has partnered with JPA Design. The partnership will kick off with Atmosphere Residence by Lootah, a luxurious designed development offering an impressive collection 114 apartments ranging from studios, 1-and 2-bedroom apartments located at JVC, Dubai. Pristine location, smart home technology and architectural grade, intelligent design by JPA Design aims to offer a holistic living lifestyle approach.

JPA Design’s unique offering of expertly combined interior & product design services has ensured the successful delivery of many luxurious projects globally across the residential, hospitality, and transport sectors. From the multi-award-winning Singapore Airlines First & Business Class Cabins, the entire fleet of Orient Express Trains and multiple luxury residences and hospitality projects, their compelling knowledge of personal space and user experience sets JPA Design apart from its competitors.

This partnership will bring immediate value to the investors and occupants of this development with its contemporary style stunning interiors, luxurious fittings and technology-infused elements that specifically address building security, sustainability, energy efficiency and occupant experience.

Raja Alameddine, CEO of Lootah Real Estate Development, commented: “We are in the process of enhancing our local presence and elevating our brand. Designing projects that appeal to the desires of our target market i.e., the millennials and Gen Z is our utmost priority.”

“We listen to the needs of the market, our clients and our potential customers and hence we innovate by utilizing our collective expertise and range of partnerships.Lootah Real Estate Development are the experts in the development of projects and JPA Design’s portfolio contains an extraordinary collection of premium projects located around the world. We are extremely pleased to team up with the world’s best design firms to enhance our offerings and deliver a product that satisfies a need in the market and brings fantastic value to our customers,” added Alameddine.

Lee Worthington, managing director MENA, JPA Design, commented: “We are continuously exploring new technologies, material advancements, production techniques and future design possibilities so as to translate Lootah Real Estate Developments offering into compelling new customer experiences.”

 

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Apple Tower Theatre designed by Foster + Partners opens in downtown Los Angeles

Apple Tower Theatre designed by Foster + Partners opens in downtown Los Angeles

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Apple Tower Theatre designed by Foster + Partners opens in downtown Los Angeles

Apple Tower Theatre, Apple’s newest store in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, has opened to visitors. The design seeks to reinvigorate one of LA’s most historic movie theaters by giving the building a new purpose and restoring its lost glory. The unveiling of Apple Tower Theatre is a significant part of the larger urban regeneration of downtown LA that will strengthen urban retail and community life in this part of the city.

The design is the result of a close collaboration between the design teams at Apple and Foster + Partners.

Designed in 1927, by prolific motion picture theater designer, S Charles Lee, Tower Theatre was the first movie theater in Los Angeles built to show talking movies. The design restores the distinctive clock tower and exterior terracotta facades, enhances historic interiors and improves the marquees and the Broadway Street elevation, while upgrading accessibility to ensure the building will survive and serve the community long into the future.

Stefan Behling, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners, said: “I believe that people love being with people. This is the basis for urbanity all around the world. Apple Tower Theatre will be a new beacon of optimism and resilience for the city and a vote of confidence in Downtown LA. The design brings back the romance and excitement of the birth of cinema, recreating the idea of the ‘place to be’. The exquisite detailing of the interior has been painstakingly restored. From today, Apple Tower Theatre will once again be alive with activity and celebrations that will return the vitality of urban life to Downtown LA.”

The design looks to create an active presence on Broadway. Visitors enter a generous lobby at street level. An immaculately restored grand staircase takes visitors to the upper levels, while the lobby opens up to the soaring volume of the main theatre hall at ground level, which has been completely transformed into a majestic display area. The intricate historic plaster detailing on the walls and ceiling, dating back to the 1920s, has been carefully restored and enhanced. The central dome of the theater’s ceiling has been reinterpreted with a fresco of the calming golden sunshine of the southern Californian sky, adding dynamism and color to the space.

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Zaha Hadid Architects partners with Hyperloop Italia

Zaha Hadid Architects partners with Hyperloop Italia

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Zaha Hadid Architects partners with Hyperloop Italia

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has signed an agreement with Hyperloop Italia to jointly design its next phase of works that marks a turning point for the future of transport

Hyperloop transports passengers at very high speed safely, economically and sustainably. Using passive magnetic levitation technology powered entirely by renewables, Hyperloop propels passenger and cargo capsules through low-pressure tubes to minimise friction, requiring only a fraction of the energy needed to power traditional modes of public transport.

Combining energy from renewable sources with regenerative braking systems makes Hyperloop’s infrastructure capable of producing more energy than it consumes. The climate-controlled passenger capsules travel in sealed tubes and remain unaffected by external conditions.

ZHA’s partnership with Hyperloop Italia continues the architectural firm’s three decades of experience delivering acclaimed civic and cultural buildings such as the MAXXI Museum in Rome and the London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre. ZHA has also built award-winning transportation infrastructure across the globe including the Hungerburg Nordpark mountain railway in Austria, Napoli-Afragola high-speed railway station, Beijing Daxing International Airport, and KAFD interchange station of the new Riyadh metro system, in addition to the landmark Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi and the Danjiang Bridge currently under construction near Taipei.

Patrik Schumacher, Principal of ZHA, said: “We are looking forward to collaborating with Hyperloop Italia; marrying transformative architecture, engineering and urban planning with the most efficient and sustainable transport network to significantly improve accessibility, connectivity, and well-being in our cities. We share Hyperloop Italia’s multidisciplinary approach which combines innovations in design and operational technologies with advances in ecologically sound materials and construction practices; enabling us to deliver future-resilient projects that are spatially inventive, structurally efficient and environmentally sustainable.”

Bibop Gresta, founder and CEO of Hyperloop Italia as well as co-founder of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT), stated: “This agreement marks another step forward for Hyperloop Italia and the development of the fourth industrial revolution. It confirms the success of the Hyperloop Partnership Program launched last month by Hyperloop Italia to attract the world’s best talent in developing Hyperloop technologies. We are certain that Zaha Hadid Architects is the right partner to allow Hyperloop Italia to promote design excellence in architecture. Their decades of global experience in civic and transport infrastructure will be essential to ensure that Hyperloop Italia’s transport hubs are intuitive to navigate, sustainable and fully integrated within their urban contexts. We are committed to building the most accessible, convenient and safest transportation system in the world using the new generation of environmentally friendly materials with a high recycled content.”

 

 

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Park Hyatt Dubai partners with AiroCide, industrial air purifiers developed by NASA

Park Hyatt Dubai partners with AiroCide, industrial air purifiers developed by NASA

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Park Hyatt Dubai partners with AiroCide, industrial air purifiers developed by NASA

Park Hyatt Dubai has partnered with the NASA developed AiroCide technology- a highly innovative, powerful contamination control device that is clinically proven to eradicate viruses, bacteria, mold, and other harmful airborne particles.

20 air purifiers will now be utilised in every indoor space, including the lobby, lounge, Noépe, Lakeview and Boardwalk restaurants, in addition to 54 units placed in all of the holiday villas. The technology is based on the immediate destruction of airborne contaminates- not collecting or trapping them in a filter.

“We are fully committed to providing our guests with the cleanest and healthiest environment, now more than ever these measures are axiomatic. The use of AiroCide industrial air purifiers in all of our restaurants will ensure we are doing our upmost to eradicate harmful airborne particles,” said Luis Cobo, resident manager of Park Hyatt Dubai.

Studies have proven that tiny aerosol droplets released when people breathe, talk, cough, or sneeze, can carry live infectious viruses that linger in the air for hours. Masks and distancing cannot completely prevent people from being infected by these aerosols. The AiroCide patented technology combines two known pathogen-killing techniques, photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) and ultraviolet light to destroy harmful airborne microbes.

The NASA Story – Birth of a Revolutionary Technology
Sending man into deep space presents a variety of challenges and chief among them is producing a sustainable food supply. And here, NASA had a problem- ethylene gas. It’s a naturally occurring hormone that causes fruit and vegetables to ripen but in a sealed environment like a space station, ethylene buildup is toxic. The challenge – how to eliminate it.

NASA’s solution was hugely innovative and contributed to the creation of AiroCide. A unique bioconversion technology that instantly converted any organic at molecular level, solid or gas- regardless of size into harmless vapor. Not only did this bioconversion technology effectively eliminate ethylene gas along with other volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), subsequently it was also clinically proven to eradicate viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mold- even anthrax.

 

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ALEC partners with Hilti to pilot Jaibot, a first-of-its-kind drilling robot in the UAE

ALEC partners with Hilti to pilot Jaibot, a first-of-its-kind drilling robot in the UAE

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ALEC partners with Hilti to pilot Jaibot, a first-of-its-kind drilling robot in the UAE

ALEC has collaborated with Hilti, a multinational construction manufacturing company, to pilot Jaibot, a first-of-its-kind semi-autonomous robot in the UAE, and GCC, that increases drilling tasks’ efficiency.
Since March 2019, ALEC has been working with Hilti to test the robot’s productivity on a number of ALEC’s projects, including the flagship One Za’abeel.

Kez Taylor, CEO of ALEC, said: “It is incredibly exciting to witness the transformation of the construction industry up close through our collaboration with Hilti. We are passionate about continually championing innovation and digital transformation in the industry, and via Jaibot, we can see how the future of construction is shaped, whilst unlocking new levels of efficiency in our processes.”

The Hilti Jaibot is a robot that helps add more productivity to installation in projects. This innovative construction robot takes over installation execution while allowing the project manager to track project progress and status through data. Using digital plans, the Jaibot marks and drills holes, relieving construction workers from the strenuous task of overhead drilling and allowing them to focus on the operation of the construction robot.

 

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Foster + Partners designs the new ‘Apple Sanlitun’ store in Beijing

Foster + Partners designs the new 'Apple Sanlitun' store in Beijing

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Foster + Partners designs the new ‘Apple Sanlitun’ store in Beijing

Sanlitun is a vibrant urban quarter in Beijing, home to Apple’s first store in China built in 2008. Relocating to a more prominent site adjacent to the previous, Apple Sanlitun seeks to create a new dialogue with the surrounding pedestrian streets, addressing the large open square that is a social focus for the district.

The design is the result of a close collaboration between Apple’s teams and the integrated engineering and design teams at Foster + Partners.

Stefan Behling, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners said: “Apple Sanlitun is all about being open and inviting – visually, physically and metaphorically. The store is a grand place that connects the inside and the outside.”

Drawing on the vibrant energy of the area, Apple Sanlitun has a porous building envelope that opens out onto all four sides and connects to the multi-layered circulation network. The principal glazed façade facing the central square floods the display areas inside with natural light. Two monumental stone staircases on either side of the store lead up to the Genius Grove on the upper level. Lined with trees that add greenery to the perimeter, the glazed façade to the rear allows light into the space and dematerialises the boundary between the inside and the outside. The Forum, situated within the grand upper level, forms an animated backdrop to the space, which steps down with integrated upholstered leather seating forming a viewing gallery for the lively square outside.

The store is protected by a large overhanging roof providing shelter from the heavy rain and intense summer sun. 390 square-metres of integrated rooftop photovoltaic panels partially offset the energy consumption of the store and a bespoke integrated ceiling system seamlessly houses ventilation, cooling, fire protection equipment and lighting equipment. Additional energy saving measures include advanced façade design, optimised air conditioning and efficient lighting systems.

Apple Sanlitun also features a unique structural system that has been used for the first time in China – a Special Truss Moment Frame is designed to effectively resist seismic forces, while allowing large column-free interior spaces. Tuned mass dampers reduce excessive vibration in the cantilevered upper level and Buckling Restrained Braced Frames minimise the structural impact on the existing basement.

Photo credit: Foster + Partners

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Mangroves 4 Mankind partners with Bloomingdale’s Dubai

Mangroves 4 Mankind partners with Bloomingdale’s Dubai

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Mangroves 4 Mankind partners with Bloomingdale’s Dubai

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Mangroves 4 Mankind (M4M), a UAE-based environmental social enterprise dedicated to the preservation and protection of mangrove ecosystems in every coastal city around the world, today announced a partnership with Bloomingdale’s Dubai department store to create ‘Paint It Green’, launching an environmentally focussed art collection, on the occasion of World Mangrove Day. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness around the importance of mangrove ecosystems to humanity, by fostering creativity within the local community.

The collection, which will be showcased on the Bloomingdale’s UAE website from mid August 2020, has been curated with the support of Alia Zaal Lootah , who is an artist, curator and researcher focusing on the development of the art scene in the UAE. The 6 featured artists include internationally renowned Emarati Artist Fatma Lootah , contemporary artist Robyn Chislett , multi disciplinary artist Ahmad Saeed AlAreef AlDhaheri , Dana Kamber , Meena Al Muheirbi , and forensic artist Ghanim Mubarak. The eight unique pieces of art which will be on sale are inspired by the beauty of mangroves and their connection to humanity. All proceeds for the sale of this collection will go towards the support of local artists and mangrove reforestation initiatives under the M4M umbrella, with the majority donated to the latter.

Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan , co-founder of Mangroves 4 Mankind, commented: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Bloomingdale’s Dubai to launch this creative, innovative and environmentally focused initiative, which aims to raise awareness on the importance of preserving the mangrove ecosystem and increase the forest space that these trees occupies.

Sheikha Shamma added: “It is our collective duty to contribute to the wellbeing and longevity of our planet. Our hope is that the Paint It Green campaign will encourage local artists to take inspiration from the natural and the unique beauty of the mangroves around us and share their creations with the world, while playing an active role in the preservation of our environment. This is the first of many initiatives that we look forward to launching on our journey towards tackling climate change and building a more sustainable future for generations to come.”

AhlamBolooki, co-founder of Mangroves 4 Mankind, commented: “This campaign aims to raise funds for a mangrove reforestation project that we have in the pipeline, by also supporting our community of world class local artists in the UAE. The initiative is a reminder of how artists, and those who appreciate the arts, are and will always be the drivers of real change”.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi partners with VPS Healthcare to provide visitors with a safe experience

Louvre Abu Dhabi partners with VPS Healthcare to provide visitors with a safe experience

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Louvre Abu Dhabi partners with VPS Healthcare to provide visitors with a safe experience

Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced a new partnership with VPS Healthcare, an integrated healthcare service provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi, to offer a comprehensive plan to provide COVID-19 precautionary measures and further ensure the safety of the museum’s staff and visitors.

Manuel Rabaté, director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, said: “We are so pleased to engage in this innovative partnership with VPS Healthcare. For our reopening, Louvre Abu Dhabi is furthering its commitment to being a mindful museum. Offering the safest experience possible is a key element of this mission. As our healthcare partner, VPS will provide key resources and expertise that will allow us to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our staff and visitors. I am thrilled to see the art and medical communities come together through this unique collaboration. We look forward to working closely with VPS now and into the future as Abu Dhabi marks its steps towards recovery.”

Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman and managing director of VPS Healthcare, said: “We are proud to partner with Louvre Abu Dhabi, which is one of the most prominent cultural sites and landmarks in Abu Dhabi. VPS Healthcare and Burjeel Hospital will be supporting in providing the safest environment for visitors and staff at the museum. The reopening of the museum signifies how effectively the UAE Government has tackled the spread of COVID-19 in the country. VPS Healthcare has been working in close association with government and health regulatory bodies from the beginning of the outbreak. We will be utilising the expertise and experience gained from working on the ground in providing the best experience for visitors at the museum.”

VPS Healthcare will offer several initiatives including continuous COVID-19 testing for the museum’s staff as part of the UAE Government’s National Screening Programme. Infection control webinars will also be arranged for staff, presented by professionals from VPS Healthcare.

 

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AMAALA unveils mirage-inspired airport design by Foster + Partners

AMAALA unveils mirage-inspired airport design by Foster + Partners

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AMAALA unveils mirage-inspired airport design by Foster + Partners

AMAALA has unveiled plans for a new international airport, with a design inspired by the optical illusion of a desert mirage.

The terminal and control tower design was conceptualised by UK-based architectural and design firm Foster + Partners, while the airport master plan was designed by Egis, an international consultancy and engineering group. It will incorporate unique design practices, drawing inspiration from its location. The airport is due for completion in 2023, and is estimated to accommodate one million travellers per year once it officially opens.

Commenting on the announcement of the new international airport, the Chief Executive Officer of AMAALA, Nicholas Naples, said: “A gateway to AMAALA, visitors will be greeted by personalised experiences from the moment they step off the plane. From design to personalisation, this will be no ordinary airport. Immersed in the spirit of AMAALA, the airport will create an environment that embodies the philosophy of the destination beyond. This will be a unique space that personifies luxury and marks the start of memorable experiences for the world’s most discerning guests. We are delighted to work with Foster + Partners and Egis on this project.”

Senior Executive Partner of Foster + Partners, Gerard Evenden, said, “Responding to the surrounding landscape, the terminal building will form an exclusive gateway to the AMAALA resort. The passenger experience through the entire building will be akin to a private members club – luxurious and relaxing. Focusing on the themes of art, wellbeing and sport, the design seeks to establish a new model for private terminals that provides a seamless experience from resort to aeroplane.”

 

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