Island

Abu Dhabi

Key Collaborators

Zaha Hadid Architects

Overview

Master Plan for approval from the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council for the redesign of Reem Island North, located on a 120ha peninsula. The Masterplan embraces principles of walkability, human scale and a network of varied and appropriately sized parks and squares. These provide residents, workers and visitors with attractive, well designed and conveniently located public spaces all within a 5-10 min walk of where they work or live.

Process

Form sketching and play

Develop experience identity of place

Transect and first person perspectives to inform plan

Explore tensions between city and mangrove reserve