2026 | Professional

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Located in the core business district of Dubai International City Phase 3, this project capitalizes on the area’s mature infrastructure and the dual advantages of a tranquil suburban ambiance and seamless connectivity to the urban core. It responds precisely to Dubai’s demand for high-end commercial carriers and addresses gaps in the current office market, particularly the lack of ecological experiences and climate-adaptive design. Positioned as a “tropical coastal energy-efficient office benchmark,” it integrates efficiency, aesthetics, and sustainability to create a composite business space that merges productive work with natural experience.
Its innovation lies in the synergy between local characteristics and technological advancement. The ship-shaped architectural form echoes the coastal context while leveraging smooth curves to adapt to prevailing summer winds. A top-down setback strategy breaks away from conventional box-shaped massing. The customized double-skin façade system creates a 2-meter vertical corridor for shading, ventilation, and heat insulation—achieving a level of climate adaptability uncommon in traditional commercial buildings.
The office floors employ a modular grid that enables flexible transitions between open and private layouts for leasing units of 26–83 square meters. Setback levels integrate sky gardens with shared seating and workstations, while drought-tolerant species such as acacia and date palms build a vertical ecological system that enhances microclimate comfort.
Aesthetically, the sharp-angled entrance, layered curved hull, and greenery-lined setbacks establish a dynamic regional landmark. Contrasts between textured concrete frames, transparent Low-E glass, and vertical greenery produce a contemporary yet environmentally attuned visual identity.
Energy-saving strategies—ship-shaped orientation, setback self-shading, and double-skin insulation—reduce overall energy consumption by about 30%. Rainwater harvesting, low-carbon materials, and low-VOC interiors further lower environmental impact. Vertically stacked gardens and rooftop green spaces function as an urban “green lung,” supported by an intelligent BMS for dynamic optimization.
The project fills a significant regional gap in ecological office typologies, elevates the commercial quality of Dubai International City, and offers a replicable model for tropical coastal environments, reinforcing the integration of commercial architecture and sustainability.
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Cheng Wei Integrated Marketing Co., Ltd.
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Conceptual Design - Green
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Hangzhou Lance Brand Design Co., Ltd.
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Packaging Design - Prepared Food
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Beijing Unique Weaver Technology Co., Ltd
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Product Design - Textiles / Floor Coverings
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Tsinghua University
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Product Design - Student Design