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Kettle Collective to design world’s second tallest tower in Russia

Kettle Collective to design world's second tallest tower in Russia

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Kettle Collective to design world’s second tallest tower in Russia

Scottish-based architecture firm, Kettle Collective plans to build one of the world’s tallest buildings have been announced by today. The tower will be built in St Petersburg and at 703m will be the second highest skyscraper in the world, just under Dubai’s famous Burj Khalifa (828m).

Although the Burj Khalifa is taller, the new Lakhta Centre II, will boast the highest occupied floor and viewing gallery of any building in the world. It will soar above the Shanghai Tower (632m), which is currently the second tallest structure and will dwarf the UK’s Shard (310m), at more than double its height.

The tower will be located on the outskirts of St Petersburg and will stand alongside Europe’s tallest building, the Lakhta Center (462m), which is the headquarters for energy giant Gazprom.

Design lead, Tony Kettle, who is also behind the Falkirk Wheel, is one of the UK’s foremost architects. Kettle designed the Lakhta Centre when he worked at major architectural firm RMJM after creating the winning design in an international competition for the Gazprom tower in 2006.

The tower will house pioneering multi-car lifts, powered by regenerating energy from the movement of the lift and is seen as a complimentary development to the first Lakhta Center. The build will include requirements universally recognised as essential for the office of the future -accommodation and relaxation spaces fulfilling the ‘live, work, and play’ needed in a 21st-century business centre.

“The new Lakhta Center will be a template of sustainable design for global high-rise projects,” says Tony Kettle. “It will have the best-in-class low energy design and a mix of uses that will create a vertical atrium space with a vibrant centre as the heart for this new business district.

“The design is both aesthetic and functional as it will reduce considerable wind forces that will impact the structure, in turn reducing the size of structural elements required within the building.

“The tower is born out of a daring idea that has been inspired by energy in all of its forms, from helical waves generated around deep space quasars to the spirals of wave energy. The outer layer of the building is created from spiralling columns that form an open organic helical diagrid, while the structure is carved out by a series of spiral atriums shared with vertical public spaces.”

 

 

 

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Bauporte Gulf launches tallest all-glass automatic revolving doors in the Middle East

Bauporte Gulf launches tallest all-glass automatic revolving doors in the Middle East

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Bauporte Gulf launches tallest all-glass automatic revolving doors in the Middle East

Caption: An example of the Baupore tall, all-glass revolving door being introduced in the Middle East, showcased on the Torre Europa building in Europe

European entrance system specialist Bauporte Gulf has announced the launch of its oversized, automatic revolving doors in the Middle East – the tallest all-glass, revolving door option available in the region.

At five metres tall, the one-of-a-kind, all-glass revolving doors are almost double the height of a standard revolving door. They have been introduced by Bauporte Gulf to fill the gap in the market for high impact and seamless entrance façades for commercial buildings, such as office blocks, hotels and museums. Bauporte Gulf’s entire revolving door range is custom-designed and tailor-made for each client and incorporates light-weight stainless steel frames, together with a revolutionary, single-operator, drive system to improve energy efficiency.

The new oversized, revolving door range now available in the Middle East features all-glass, revolving door product options suited to modern and futuristic building designs. However, other models featuring wood finishes or embedded lighting systems are also available and are custom-made at Bauporte’s European manufacturing plant in Germany. All width and height variants are also available.

 

Paul Haslam, partner, Bauporte Gulf

Paul Haslam, partner at Bauporte Gulf, commented: “You only have one chance to make an awesome first impression and that’s the ethos Bauporte Gulf lives by. Our tall, automatic, revolving doors are custom-made for each client to create a unique entrance façade that’s impactful and memorable for all building visitors.
“Extra-tall revolving doors are game-changers. Our products enable architects and designers to realise fully-integrated entrance façades where tall, revolving doors are an important part of creating that exceptional building user experience. Normally building entrances are a functional utility you pass through without noticing. Our over-sized doors on the other hand, present the opportunity to create something entirely different and special. Due to their size and scale, our doors and entrances create a wow factor on their own. They really catch the eye and can effectively telegraph the quality and design intent of a building. We believe every special building needs a unique entrance and that’s our core mission at Bauporte Gulf,” concluded Haslam.

Visitors beside a Bauporte tall, all-glass revolving door installed at Torre Europa building located in Europe

Bauporte Gulf works closely with architects to ensure form and function of every door produced are fully customised and aligned with a building’s specific character, creating a cohesive effect consistent with the original design theme.
Upcoming Middle East projects for the company include a national pavilion project commissioned by a European government body at Dubai Expo Park and an iconic, futuristic museum project located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The company also offers its services to clients throughout the region and also designs and manufactures integrated pass doors, such as automatic pivot, swing, and sliding doors in a range of styles.

 

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World’s tallest ferris wheel—Ain Dubai gets its first capsule

World's tallest ferris wheel—Ain Dubai gets its first capsule

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World’s tallest ferris wheel—Ain Dubai gets its first capsule

Ain Dubai by Meraas is shaping up well and has successfully installed its first capsule onto the wheel. Over the coming period, the remaining 47 capsules are scheduled for gradual installation. When complete, Ain Dubai will be the tallest observation wheel in the world, standing more than 250m above the Bluewaters Island, looking out across Dubai’s glittering landscape.

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‘ICD Brookfield Place’ tower becomes the tallest and largest LEED Platinum-certified office building in EMEA region

‘ICD Brookfield Place’ tower becomes the tallest and largest LEED Platinum-certified office building in EMEA region

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‘ICD Brookfield Place’ tower becomes the tallest and largest LEED Platinum-certified office building in EMEA region

ICD Brookfield announced that its newest commercial office development, ICD Brookfield Place, has achieved the prestigious LEED Platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, the highest rating awarded by the US Green Building Council for green building design, construction, operations and performance. In accomplishing LEED Platinum, ICD Brookfield Place, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), becomes the tallest and largest office building in the EMEA region to achieve the rating, and takes its place among the top 20 of the world’s largest LEED Platinum projects.

Designed by Foster + Partners, ICD Brookfield Place is a 1.1 million square foot, state-of-the-art office and retail complex offering 990,000 square feet of highly efficient and flexible workspace alongside 160,000 square feet of curated retail and dining offerings. The development and management of the property are overseen by Brookfield Properties, one of the world’s leading real estate services companies.

“We are very proud to be one of the most environmentally and occupant conscious buildings globally,” said Rob Devereux, CEO of ICD Brookfield. “Our leadership approach to sustainability, creates value for our tenants while focusing on what’s right for our planet. By reducing our impact on the environment, we are setting a new benchmark for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving buildings in the region.”

A number of sustainable, environmentally conscious, carbon footprint reducing features as well as occupant wellbeing principles have been incorporated at ICD Brookfield Place to achieve the world’s most widely used green building rating system. These include:

During construction over 87% of waste was recycled to reduce waste to landfill. The building has increased fresh air by more than 30% above the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) requirements and significantly above local standards, and uses UV light technology incorporated in the HVAC system to prevent the transmission of bacterial and viral infections.

“It is an honour to have been appointed by ICD Brookfield to work on this incredible project that sets a new benchmark for commercial development in the EMEA region,” said Saeed Al Abbar, managing director of AESG. “Helping ICD Brookfield Place successfully achieve the LEED Platinum certification emphasises our commitment to supporting our clients worldwide to achieve high performance buildings that meet the highest levels of sustainability. ICD Brookfield Place sets a new benchmark for the region and it is industrious leadership such as this will not only support the sustainable vision of the UAE, but also raise the bar for sustainable buildings globally.”

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The First Group’s Ciel project, the world’s tallest hotel designed by NORR reaches major construction milestone

The First Group's Ciel project, the world's tallest hotel designed by NORR reaches major construction milestone

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The First Group’s Ciel project, the world’s tallest hotel designed by NORR reaches major construction milestone

The First Group is making rapid progress in the development of Ciel – a high-profile Dubai Marina property’s foundations nearing completion.

The Dubai-headquartered firm, which ranks among the city’s fastest-growing developers of upper midscale hotels, is building the future icon with development partner China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC).

More than 11,800 cubic metres of concrete and in excess of 3,000 tonnes of steel are being used to construct the building’s foundations, highlighting the sheer scale of the project. The largest concrete pour, completed this week, comprised 7,000 cubic metres of concrete over a continuous 48-hour period. A final pour consisting of 1,000 cubic metres of concrete is scheduled for 3 September.

“We are proud to mark this important milestone in the development of Ciel, which is set to become one of Dubai’s most iconic buildings and a landmark hotel of global significance,” said Rob Burns, CEO of The First Group.

“Ciel is The First Group’s 18th project in Dubai and our largest and most complex undertaking to date. This spectacular tower will truly be a jewel in the crown of one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Ideally located in Dubai Marina, Ciel guests will enjoy world-class hospitality, F&B and entertainment facilities.”

Recognised as the world’s second largest construction and engineering company by revenue, CRCC is the main contractor overseeing the prestigious project, bringing its globally renowned expertise in mega developments to building what will become the tallest hotel on the planet.

“Having worked with The First Group constructing major hotel projects in Dubai for more than a decade, we are proud to partner with the firm in the development of Ciel, the world’s tallest hotel,” commented Gao Jinping, General Manager of China Railway 18th Bureau Group. “I am confident our partnership will continue to go from strength to strength in the years ahead.”

Designed by award-winning architectural firm NORR, the 365m tall skyscraper will house 1,042 guestrooms including 150 suites, premium guest amenities and facilities, such as the Ciel Observatory & Lounge on the 81st floor and a signature rooftop Sky Terrace featuring a stunning infinity pool, bar and observation deck affording sweeping panoramic views of Dubai’s world-famous skyline, the Palm Jumeirah, and Arabian Gulf.

Abstractly sculpted in metal and glass, the building’s gently curving exterior represents an inspired response to high-rise living.

In a city known for its architectural feats, Ciel will be a unique addition to the Dubai skyline – a triumph for design that elegantly combines scientific analysis, sculptural form and landscaped terraces.

“Ciel will set a new benchmark for innovative design in super-tall buildings, not just in Dubai, but globally,” commented Yahya Jan, president & design director for NORR. “This landmark project will become an exciting addition to the famous Dubai Marina skyline.”

Standout design features include a 300-metre tall atrium with vertically stacked landscaped and naturally ventilated terraces spanning the building’s 82 floors, which will provide occupants with shared communal and interactive space.

Ciel’s interior design is inspired by the concept of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese tradition with a key focus on understated elegance and rustic, warm aesthetics.

 

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