Iris Bay
Dubai, UAE
Iris Bay is a 170m high, 32-storey tower situated on the south west corner of Dubai’s burgeoning business district near Sheikh Zayed Road.
Atkins has been commissioned as lead consultants for architecture, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering design, and project management for the entire development.
The revolutionary ovoid design stands out and the distinctive design comprises two identical double curved pixelated shells which are rotated and cantilevered over the podium. The rear elevation is a continuous vertical curve punctuated by balconies while the front elevation is made up of seven zones of rotated glass.
The project, which will incorporate both passive and active environmental features, includes naturally ventilated spaces and integrated solar energy and shading films in the glass façade.
The tower sits on a four-storey podium underneath which are three levels of basement designed to facilitate underground parking for 920 cars. The entrance, which provides access to the retail facilities, is also a point of entry to the office suites and has a water feature suspended above it. In addition to the restaurant and café, there is a fully equipped gymnasium, a swimming pool and shaded relaxation spaces on the roof of the podium. There are also separate prayer rooms for ladies and gents.
This project is scheduled for completion in early 2010.
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