Ocean Heights (Dubai): Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
}} |
}} |
||
'''Ocean Heights''' is a [[supertall]] [[skyscraper]] designed by [[Aedas]] under construction in the [[Dubai Marina]] of greater [[Dubai]]. The tower will stand 310 [[meter]]s (1,017 feet) tall and have 82 [[floor]]s.<ref name="Emp1">{{Cite web|title=Ocean Heights|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=217285|accessdate=2007-09-26|publisher=Emporis.com}}</ref> Construction is set to end in [[2010]].<ref name="Emp1"/> The current version of the tower under construction, with its unique curves and twisting motion as one ascends, is actually the third version of the tower proposed by [[DAMAC Properties]] Co. The first version had the tower at a much shorter 38 floors, the second had 50.<ref name="Emp1"/> |
'''Ocean Heights''' is a [[supertall]] [[skyscraper]] designed by [[Aedas]] under construction in the [[Dubai Marina]] of greater [[Dubai]]. The tower will stand 310 [[meter]]s (1,017 feet) tall and have 82 [[floor]]s.<ref name="Emp1">{{Cite web|title=Ocean Heights|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=217285|accessdate=2007-09-26|publisher=Emporis.com}}</ref> Construction is set to end in [[2010]].<ref name="Emp1"/> The current version of the tower under construction, with its unique curves and twisting motion as one ascends, is actually the third version of the tower proposed by [[DAMAC Properties]] Co. The first version had the tower at a much shorter 38 floors, the second had 50.<ref name="Emp1"/> |
||
Ocean Heights, located in [[Dubai]] [[Marina]], in [[United Arab Emirates]], is a 310-meter residential tower. The project was the recipient of the Bentley 2006 “Best Architecture” award. The design evolved to maximize views toward the ocean with a deliberate twist on three of its faces. This allows the units, even in the back, a view toward the water beyond. The 82 storey tower is planned for completion in 2008. |
|||
The building immediately starts its twist of its three faces at the base. As it rises, the tower’s floor plates reduce in size, allowing the rotation to become even more pronounced. At fifty stories, the building rises over its neighbors. This movement allows two faces of the building, unobstructed views to the ocean. The tower breaks away from the orthogonal grid and re-orients the project toward one of Dubai’s Palm Islands to the north. |
|||
A challenging aspects of the design was accommodating the client’s strict requirement of unit layouts within a changing envelope. What resulted was a rational 4-meter module, which tracks its way down through the entire building and only changes at the facade. This also considerably simplified the structural system of the project. |
|||
The shear walls were placed perpendicular to the mean of the two most extreme angels of the façade. This was done to soften the relationship between façade and partitions, minimizing how “off-perpendicular” the relationship becomes. |
|||
The shifts in geometry were taken as soft gradual moves over the 310 meters of height resulting in a sculpted and dynamic object – but with a rationalized structural system and modulized façade. It is also essential in the projects viability of having common sized residential units for Dubai’s market. |
|||
'''Ocean Heights 2''' is also located along with its “sister” project '''Ocean Heights 1'''. At 420 meters in height and 85 floors, it will be the tallest tower in its vicinity. However, unlike its predecessor, the requirements for more modulized units up to the 60th floor, forced a different approach while intending to maintain the spirit of its sister. |
|||
The first 60th floors of the tower needed to have the majority of units standardized. The curved shape of the tower improves views past its densely located neighbors. The playfulness of this tower was concentrated into the two most visible faces, allowing units to bend up the tower in two blades. These blades were still modulized up to the 60th floor before the tight restrictions of unit area fluctuations become more relaxed. At this point, the modules drop off and the blades continue, tapering and bending into the sky. |
|||
[[Aedas]] is the Architect for these two projects. |
|||
==Construction gallery== |
==Construction gallery== |
||
Revision as of 07:19, 8 November 2007
Template:Building under construction
| Ocean Heights | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Area 392-Block Marsa Dubai Dubai |
| Estimated completion | 2010[1] |
| Opening | 2010 (est.)[1] |
| Height | |
| Roof | 310 m (1,017 ft)[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 82 above[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Aedas[2] |
| Developer | Damac Properties[2] |
Ocean Heights is a supertall skyscraper designed by Aedas under construction in the Dubai Marina of greater Dubai. The tower will stand 310 meters (1,017 feet) tall and have 82 floors.[2] Construction is set to end in 2010.[2] The current version of the tower under construction, with its unique curves and twisting motion as one ascends, is actually the third version of the tower proposed by DAMAC Properties Co. The first version had the tower at a much shorter 38 floors, the second had 50.[2]
Ocean Heights, located in Dubai Marina, in United Arab Emirates, is a 310-meter residential tower. The project was the recipient of the Bentley 2006 “Best Architecture” award. The design evolved to maximize views toward the ocean with a deliberate twist on three of its faces. This allows the units, even in the back, a view toward the water beyond. The 82 storey tower is planned for completion in 2008.
The building immediately starts its twist of its three faces at the base. As it rises, the tower’s floor plates reduce in size, allowing the rotation to become even more pronounced. At fifty stories, the building rises over its neighbors. This movement allows two faces of the building, unobstructed views to the ocean. The tower breaks away from the orthogonal grid and re-orients the project toward one of Dubai’s Palm Islands to the north.
A challenging aspects of the design was accommodating the client’s strict requirement of unit layouts within a changing envelope. What resulted was a rational 4-meter module, which tracks its way down through the entire building and only changes at the facade. This also considerably simplified the structural system of the project.
The shear walls were placed perpendicular to the mean of the two most extreme angels of the façade. This was done to soften the relationship between façade and partitions, minimizing how “off-perpendicular” the relationship becomes.
The shifts in geometry were taken as soft gradual moves over the 310 meters of height resulting in a sculpted and dynamic object – but with a rationalized structural system and modulized façade. It is also essential in the projects viability of having common sized residential units for Dubai’s market.
Ocean Heights 2 is also located along with its “sister” project Ocean Heights 1. At 420 meters in height and 85 floors, it will be the tallest tower in its vicinity. However, unlike its predecessor, the requirements for more modulized units up to the 60th floor, forced a different approach while intending to maintain the spirit of its sister.
The first 60th floors of the tower needed to have the majority of units standardized. The curved shape of the tower improves views past its densely located neighbors. The playfulness of this tower was concentrated into the two most visible faces, allowing units to bend up the tower in two blades. These blades were still modulized up to the 60th floor before the tight restrictions of unit area fluctuations become more relaxed. At this point, the modules drop off and the blades continue, tapering and bending into the sky.
Aedas is the Architect for these two projects.
Construction gallery
-
9 March 2007 -
18 May 2007
See also
- Supertall
- Skyscraper
- Dubai Marina
- List of tallest buildings in Dubai
- Other planned supertall buildings in Dubai Marina