2. PROFILE studio I IRCH
studioARCH JLT is an Architectural consultancy firm based in Dubai,
UAE, with a portfolio of projects that spans several sectors: Mixed use, Offices,
Residential, Retail, Hotels & Resorts, Corporate, Education and Health.
Our team of professionals brings to the fore more than 25 years of experience
in Design, Management and delivery of large-scale developments
and prestigious projects across the GCC countries and MENA region.
This document sheds some light on the capabilities, experience and
work of the founding members of studioARCH, present and past.
People IGNORE design that IGNORES
people.
Along with Architectural Design, the practice has dedicated capabilities in Interior
Frank Chimero
Design, Masterplanning & Urban Design and in public-private partnership projects.
We also specialise in the production of professional Illustrations helping clients
and consultants to achieve their conceptual aspirations and marketing tools.
Green Building design and facilitation is a field where our LEED
accredited professionals along with our strategic partners, can deliver
world-class services by proposing an integrated approach to design with
a special emphasis on Sustainability as the driving design element.
T he environmental,
social and economical
impact of a design
is paramount to the
viability and ultimate
success of any project.
At studioARCH, we
focus our considerable
experience and ability
along with our specialized
partner firms to ensure the
delivery of all key elements.
3. S E R V I C E S
A R C H I T E C T U R E
MasterPLANNING
INTERIOR DESIGN
ILLUSTRATIONS
GREEN BUILDING
F A C I L I T A T I O N
At studioARCH we believe in
providing unique design–led solutions
that are functional, commercially
viable, sustainable and highly
specific to clients’ needs, with a
special focus on the ‘Human Factor’
BUILDING G R E E N is NOT A CHOICE
Sustainability is embedded in
every aspect of architecture and
a n y m o r e
does not constitute a separate
topic or principle on its own. It
should be perceived as the driving
factor behind all architectural
requirements. This is not just in
terms of energy conservation
and renewable materials;
sustainable architecture is also
the design for INDIVIDUALS...
MIXED-USE OFF ICES RESIDENTIAL RETAIL EDUCATION CORPORATE HOTELS & RESORTS
4. ARCHITECTURE M a s t e r Interior D E S I G N
Is Architecture a pure form of expression,
or does it need another acronyme to define it ?
PLANNING Taking advantage of modern technologies to provide
Is ‘Form & Function’ the only way to go ? Mixed-Use developments sustainable solutions and applications for indoor specifications,
Should the use of a structure define its shape ? finishes and equipments, is the way to a “greener” future.
create an ideal urban space
What is the impact of the where a vibrant way of life can
latest technologies on design ?
flourish. Leisure and recreational
These topics and many more will
facilities along with retail,
remain a matter of opinion...
hotels, marinas, walkways and
promenades, should compliment
INTER A C T I V E ...! the other main components
of a mixed-use development:
C U T T I N G - EDGE residential and office space.
DESIGNS
L I V I N G
PROGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENT
E C O - FRIENDLY SENSE OF
D E S I G N S P L A C E
These vibrant, pedestrian-
NATURAL friendly common spaces L O W - E M I S S I O N
V E N T I L AT I O N should form the nucleus of
urban waterfront luxury living. . . . B I O - DEGRADABLE
It is one of our strongest beliefs that
Architecture is not Only about Style, but Also
Future C I T I E S R E C Y C L A B L E
about Substance, and the very methods to
CARBON
find the best organization of Program, Site
and Context, to fulfill the needs of our clients. FOOTPRINT
G R E E N
B U I L D I N G
FACILITATION ILLUSTRATIONS
Architectural r e n d e r i n g s
are the means to an end...
and that end is Architecture
5. A P P R O A C H
MULTI - D I S C I P L I N A R Y Integrated D E S I G N
T E A M APPROACH P R O C E S S
DATA
C O L L E C T I O N
D E F I N E E X T E N S I V E
S T R A T E G I E S COMMUNICATION
SOCIO-ECONOMICAL DATA ANALYSIS
I M P A C T R E P O R T S
S Y S T E M S
I N T E G R A T I O N D E S I G N
W O R K S H O P S
OUT . OF . THE . BOX
T H I N K I N G
PROACTIVE
I N T E R V E N T I O N
A D A P T I V E PROGRESSIVE
APPLICATIONS E X P R E S S I O N
CREATIVE
S O L U T I O N S
7. Mina Rashed
Mixed-Use Development
DUBAI
UAE
Fu ture
C I T I E S
Creating “Livable” Urban
Spaces in vertical cities is the
most challenging task, since
the human scale is at risk of
being sacrified for the feasibility
and the technical requirements
of utilities and services
8. Master P L A N N I N G
E N V I R O N M E N TA L
L I V I N G
SENSE OF
P L A C E
CARBON
FOOTPRINT
Jumeirah Beach
Marina Development
DUBAI
HUMAN UAE
Designing with the end-user in
F A C T O R mind, should be the main target of
any successful urban development.
Special emphasis should be given
to re-create common public spaces
where people can meet, interact
and socialize. The focus should
remain on the Human Factor.
9. S E N S E OF PLACE
At studioARCH our strength
lies in our ability to create
a Vision for a project, no
matter how complex, from
the client’s programme
and the site’s context
delivering a distinct solution
and aesthetic that results
in a real sense of ‘Place’.
Central Business District
Downtown Waterfront
DUBAI
UAE
10. Modern C I T I E S
Modern cities are far more congested than
anyone has ever anticipated. To be able to
preserve the homogeneity of a neighbourhood,
each building should be conceived to be a part
of a scene, and not a stand-alone structure.
At studioARCH, we believe that AL MANHAL URBAN DEVELOPMENT
by using our Proactive approach, Downtown ABU DHABI
we select and adapt the fittest UAE
forms to the Lives we want to
live, not the other way around. MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT Urban
Downtown DOHA
QATAR DEVELOPMENTS
11. PROMENADES
& WATERFRONT
WALKWAYS C O M M U N I T I E S
Pedestrian-Friendly
developments are the
only way to bring modern
cities back to life.
Highways and Fast-Lane
motorways should give way
to more adequately sized
streets, with urban features
and facilities, re-creating
the social Urban street-life.
13. Designs should be unique, with each
project having its own Personality...
But of course, it has to make Financial sense.
Each project creates a new challenge:
how to reconcile between what we
Like and what is actually Needed.
This is the architect’s biggest temptation.
ARCHITECTURE
Mixed- U S E TOWERS
INTER A C T I V E ...!
KINGDOM TOWERS
MANAMA
BAHRAIN
C U T T I N G - EDGE The avant-garde design of
these twin-towers makes it
PROGRESSIVE a
in
unique modern
Manama’s
landmark
skyline.
A 25/35-story office and apartment
E C O - FRIENDLY towers with a total built-up area
of 99000 m2. The four lower
floors consist of retail shops and
D E S I G N S common facilities to cater for
this mixed-use development.
FRONDS Mosques
Palm Jumeirah
D U B A I
Using traditional elements to create a
modern architectural expression can deliver
sometimes an interresting solution (right).
As the use of high-tech elements,
can generate an interesting solution
to a traditional expression (below)...
14. Commercial T O W E R S 63-Story TOWER
Dubai
UAE
This mixed-use tower of 63
stories will have more than
70,000 m2 of residential and
office spaces. The services
and parking areas are located
on the annexed 10-story
building. Separate entrances
on the ground level serve the
apartments and the offices.
RESIDENTIAL TOWERS Plots 4.1 & 4.2
Shams Abu Dhabi, UAE.
This project, located in Shams Abu Dhabi on the Reem
Island, consists of 4 residential towers of different
Coastal heights linked with a 4-level Podium. The architectural
DOHA GATE concept was to give the project a unique character,
QATAR L I V I N G maitaining the efficiency and profitability.
15. V E RT I C A L
CITIES
ESHRAQ TOWER
REEM ISLAND
Abu Dhabi
UAE
M E C C A Gardens KSA
The challenge in this project was the site itself. Surrounded by
existing 10-12 stories buildings, the concept has to have a drastic
approach. A podium of 10-story parking levels was conceived to
form the base of 25 floors of different sizes apartments. The
architectural style took into consideration the surroundings and
the heritage of this particular site overlooking the Holy Ka’aba.
16. T O U R I S T AL BATEEN WHARF
Abu Dhabi
& BUSINESS UAE
DESTINATION
The Al Bateen Wharf is a 5-star
Business Hotel and high rise
condo project located along the
fishermen’s lagoon in Al Bateen
area, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This
project would boast over 400
keys, distributed in two 15-story
towers. There are extensive
5-star amenities including
various Food & Beverage outlets
such as restaurants and coffee
shops, water features and
swimming pools along with
several sidewalk cafes on the
waterfront promenade. The
facility would also include a
large conference center and
banquet hall, health club
and spa to make it a tourist
and business destination.
HOTELS HOTELS
& &
R E S O R T S R E S O R T S
17. WEEK-END
R E T R E A T
The unique site allocated for
this resort offers panoramic
views overlooking the city of Al
Ain. The concept was to fully
integrate the traditional style
volumes from the top of the hill
down to the man-made lagoons.
AL-NAGFA Hotel & Resort
AL AIN
UAE
HOTELS
AL-NAGFA Hotel & Resort
AL AIN
UAE
Al Nagfa hotel is perched on
a natural rock outcropping
&
directly above the local Al
Ain stadium. Clear, simple
R E S O R T S
and rational forms were used
to define the hotel giving
a modern interpretation of
traditional construction. The
main hotel bar ‘floats’ over
a fully glazed amenities
level giving 270 degree
views over the city of Al Ain.
This hotel targets itself as a
corporate retreat center pulling
from the booming markets of
Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The facility
will have 166 keys, including 70
Luxury luxury private villas as well as full
fare restaurants and one anchor
GETAWAY restaurant at the prow of the site.
18. C O R P O R A T E
The challenge was to come up with a
unique concept to reflect the growing
strength of this young company.
It was designed as a landmark
with simple but yet aggressive
lines and volumes. The training
center has the latest technology
systems with flight simulators
and a cabin evacuation center.
This project, located in a prime EMIRATES INDUSTRIAL BANK
business area in Dubai, was EIB
conceived to reflect the image of the DUBAI, U A E
developer, EIB. The transparency
in the elevations is assured by
the use of glass and apparent
steel structure. It was designed
to imply an industrial, yet elegant
and welcoming look. IT technology
will be a main aspect to make this
project an intelligent building.
E T I H A D AIRWAYS HQ
This building houses
ABU DHABI
UAE the HQ, Offices and
Training Academy
for the national
airline carrier,
C O R P O R A T E ETIHAD Airways.
A C E HEADQUARTERS
BEIRUT
LEBANON
19. OMANTEL HQ
MUSCAT
OMAN
This Hi-Tech building houses the
headquarters of Omantel and
Oman Mobile Telecommunication
companies. The design was
achieved with the challenge to
merge Hi-Tech requirements
of an intelligent building and
traditional architectural elements.
C O R P O R A T E P R E M I E R E C E N T E R This 10-story mixed-use building
JOUNIEH includes a 7-floor high central
LEBANON atrium lit by a skylight. The flexible
interior spaces can accommodate
showrooms, offices, clinics, retail
shops, restaurants, and movie
theaters in the lower floors. The
building has a 3-floor underground
parking space for more than 150 cars.
NAM OFFICES
I N T E R N A T I O N A L CITY
DUBAI
UAE
20. L I V I N G
IN STYLE
V I L L A TYPE S 4 0
GOLF GARDENS
PALM JABAL-ALI DUBAI
ABU DHABI
UAE
UAE
The Golf Club Residential Community, one of the
largest residential developments in Abu Dhabi,
includes 389 luxury villas, ranging from 2,000 to
5,000 square feet. The center of the development
consists of a community center, which includes
a variety of amenities: restaurants, tennis
courts, squash courts, and retail shops. It also
features a health center, community hall, and
swimming pool. Residents will be able to stroll
RESIDENTIAL
around the area’s gardens and outdoor terraces. COMMUNITIES
V I L L A S
F. Al Ghosaiby V I L L A
Riyadh
KSA
21. L’ H A C I E N D A ADMA, LEBANON
This is a 3500 m2 villa-like residential building.
It includes 3 simplex and 2 duplex units, each
with a panoramic sea view. It was designed
in Spanish style and executed with first
quality materials, reflecting the prestigious
location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
SITE
INTEGRATION
This traditional Lebanese style residence is
located on a 6000 m2 pine trees hill. Natural
stone elevations reflect the traditional
architectural elements: mandaloun, corner
stone, triple arches… A double height
reception area, along with the jalsa, has full
view to the outdoor atrium and the garden
overlooking the neighboring mountains.
Villa E I D CHEDRAWI
Hadath JEBBEH SPANISH
L E B A N O N I M P R E S S I O N S
TRADITIONAL
ARCHITECTURE
V I L L A S
G R E E N FACTS
The architects paid special attention to
preserve the pine trees already existing on site.
All elevation finishes are
made of natural local stones.
Floor tiles and interior wall decoration in
the reception areas are made of local stone.
Collection of rain water to be used for irrigation.
Solar panels, timers, insulated double-
walls were used for energy saving.
22. VILLA RAJA HADDAD
ADMA
LEBANON
LUXURY
VILLAS
PANORAMIC
V I E W S
UNCONVENTIONAL VILLA JOSEPH MAKHLOUF
RASKIFA
D E S I G N S LEBANON
A modern style villa with
green shingles roof, natural
local stone elevations and
wooden shutters. The interior
is dominated by a central
double-height reception with
a skylight. An indoor garden
with a waterfall links the main
VILLA SIMON BAKHT reception to a recreational
ADMA open space at the lower
LEBANON level. Terraces and gardens
surround the villa at all levels.
This Spanish style modern villa
of 5 stories, located in the high-
end residential area of Adma,
enjoys a panoramic view over
the bay of Jounieh. Curvilinear PRIVATE
terraces and lush greenery
seem to cascade towards the
R E S I D E N C E S
Mediterranean sea. The first
basement houses a cross
barrel-vaulted reception area
opening into the front gardens.
23. AL JAZEERA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ABU DHABI
UAE
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Designed to be the largest INDOOR recreational center for
kids, this project consists of 6 floors of 20,000 m2 each, with
2 basement levels of car parks. The various functions are
distributed on the different levels, creating a loop to cover all
types of entertainment activities. The upper floor is covered
by a glazed roof with the largest to-date indoor roller-coaster.
25. Interior D E S I G N
L O W - E M I S S I O N
. . . B I O - DEGRADABLE
R E C Y C L A B L E
P R E M I E R E Cafe Jounieh
Lebanon
This 2-level sidewalk Cafe is at
the forefront of Premiere Center
on the main road of Jounieh. It is
the melting point for the residents
of the ‘chic’ neighbourhoods of
Kfarhbab and Adma. It also serves
studioARCH
the mixed-use building which
OFFICES
includes showrooms, offices, JLT
clinics, retail shops and restaurants. DUBAI, U A E
26. PIZZA-HUT JOUNIEH
L E B A N O N
The first Pizza Hut Branch in
Lebanon with the new face-
lift. This is the pilot project for
the new image/color scheme
of Pizza Hut Middle East.
D E T A I L P I Z Z A Hut Jounieh
Lebanon
DRIVEN
This 2-level restaurant, with a
total area of 800 m2, is one of the
largest branches of Pizza Hut in
Lebanon. The prime location of
the building plays an important
role as a main attraction
spot for the neighbouring
residential precincts.
27. B O W L I N G ALLEY M A R I N A MALL Prince AL WALEED BIN TALAL
ABU DHABI, U A E PRIVATE RECEPTION FLOOR
A 32-Lane Bowling alley with 16 Pool tables form the main
KINGDOM TOWER Ryiadh
crowd attractions to this entertainment venue on two floors,
KSA
in one of the most polpular malls of the capital, Abu Dhabi.
On the 30th and 31st levels of the
Iconic Kingdom tower in Riyadh,
are respectively the private
offices of Prince Al Waleed Bin
Talal and his private reception
floor. Each floor has an area of
2500 m2 with a central void that
links the two levels. The original
Interior D E S I G N
interior concept design reflects
the modern style of the tower.
I M P R E S S I O N S
ROGUE CAFE
JUMEIRAH ROAD
DUBAI
UAE
28. R E F E R E N C E S L I B R A R Y
PROJECT LOCATION INFO DESCRIPTION
MASTERPLANS
• Mina Rashid Master Plan Dubai, UAE 737 Hectares Mixed-Use Development
• Bahrain Lagoon Development Manama, Bahrain Plot 220,000 m2 Urban Development
• Workers Camp, Sector M36 Abu Dhabi, UAE 29,000 people Res. Accomodations
• Mirdif Residential Complex Dubai, UAE Apartments & Villas Urban Development
• Jumeirah Town Center Dubai, UAE Mid-rise Mixed-Use Development
• Jumeirah Beach Developement Dubai, UAE T own houses, Cafes.. Touristic Development
• Jebel Ali Development Dubai, UAE Low-rise Residential Development
TOWERS
• Eshraq Tower Abu Dhabi, UAE Waterfront R e s i d e n t i a l
• 63-Story Tower Dubai, UAE Modern M i x e d - U s e
• Mecca Garden Towers Mecca, KSA Traditional R e s i d e n t i a l
• Residential Towers, Plots 4.1 & 4.2 Shams Abu Dhabi, UAE Contemporary M i x e d - u s e
• Residential Towers, Plots 33 & 36 Shams Abu Dhabi, UAE Modern R e s i d e n t i a l
• Rainbow Towers, Business Bay Dubai, UAE Modern 3 Residential
• Moussa Furnished Apartments Sharjah, UAE 45 Stories Furnished Apartments
• 12 Towers at Breakwater Abu Dhabi, UAE 15 to 25 Floors Residential Development
PUBLIC
• Fronds Mosques,Palm Jumeirah Dubai, UAE 100 persons Community Mosques
• Cruise Terminal,Mina Rashid Dubai, UAE 6,000m2 Touristic Terminal
• Mina Rashid Data Center Dubai, UAE 4,500m2 Data Center & Offices
• Gardens Jumaa Mosque Dubai, UAE 1000 persons Friday Mosque
• NAM Office Building, Intl City Dubai, UAE 3,500m2 NAM Team Offices
• ADCO compound LEED Design Western Region, UAE Sustainable Staff Accomodations
• M.E.S.C. Surgical Clinics Beyrouth, Lebanon Private Clinics M e d i c a l
PROJECT LOCATION INFO DESCRIPTION
HOTELS & Resorts
• Al Bateen Wharf Hotel Abu Dhabi, UAE 400+ Keys 5* Urban Resort RESIDENTIAL
• Al Nagfa Hotel Al Ain, UAE 170 Keys + 70 Villas 5* Family Destination • Al Shaikh Masterplan Dubai, UAE Plot 18,600 m2 6 Villas & Majlis
• Airport Hotel Abu Dhabi, UAE 300+ Keys 3* City Hotel • Al Shaikh Villa Dubai, UAE Plot 21,500 m2 Spanish Style Residence
• Kingdom Towers Manama, Bahrain Manama, Bahrain 4* Business Hotel • Al Issa Private Villa Al Khobar, KSA 3,000 m2 Modern Style Beach villa
• JW Marriott Resort & Spa Abu Dhabi, UAE 350Keys +105 Villas 5* Themed Hotel • Bakht Villa Adma, Lebanon BUA 3,800 m2 Spanish Style Villa
• Omar Al Mana Hotel Tower Doha, Qatar Doha, Qatar Furnished Apartments • Palm Jumeirah Canal Cove Villa Dubai, UAE Interiors Extension Works - Villa 92
• Hotel Grand Mercure Dubai, UAE 400+ Keys 5* Business Hotel • Beach Villas Western Region, UAE 200 Units Sustainable Community
CORPORATE • Golf Gardens Abu Dhabi, UAE 389 Villas Luxurious Community
• Prince Khaled Bin Saad Palace Al Riyadh, KSA 7500 m2 Plot Family residence
• Etihad Airways HQ & Training Abu Dhabi, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE HQ & Training Academy
• Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal Al Riyadh, KSA 2500 m2 Private Floor
• Omantel Headquarters Muscat, Oman Muscat, Oman HQ & Offices
• Sulayman Al Jasser Villa Damman, KSA 1800 m2 Spanish Style Villa
• Emirates Industrial Bank EIB Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Dubai Branch & Offices
• L’Hacienda Building Adma, Lebanon 5 Luxurious Units Spanish Style Building
• Sheikh Khaled Twin Towers Doha, Qatar 100,000 m2 Furnished Apartments
• Villa E. Chedrawi Hadath, Lebanon 5000 m2 Plot Lebanese Style
• Jazeera Mall and Residences Abu Dhabi, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE Shopping Mall & Aprts
• A. Al Hawa Building Safra, Lebanon 5 Luxury units P r i va t e Building
ENTERTAINMENT & RETAIL • Pine Hill Building Broumana, Lebanon 24 Units Re s i d e n t i a l Bldg
• Fun Galaxy Abu Dhabi, UAE 132,000 m2 Indoor Entertainment • Al Bakhsh-Shakour Complex Dammam, KSA Traditional 3 Villas complex
• Premiere Center Jounieh, Lebanon 34,000 m2 Entertainment • Villa R. Haddad Adma, Lebanon BUA 3500 m2 Modern Style Villa
• IVY Cafe Western Region, UAE 150 m2 Modern Coffee Shop • Abu Jawdeh Building Bsalim, Lebanon 16 Units Re s i d e n t i a l Bldg
• Dan Fashion shop Dubai, UAE 800 m2 Ladies Fashion • Villa J. Makhlouf Raskifa, Lebanon 3 Floors Modern Style Villa
• Mother of the Emirates Hospital Abu Dhabi, UAE 20 Floors 5* Private Hospital • Bshara Maria Buildings Kfarhbab, Lebanon Total of 24 Units 3 Residential Buildings
• Zayed University Abu Dhabi, UAE Plot 100,000 m2 Main Campus
• Marina Mall, Extension 3 Abu Dhabi, UAE 300,000 m2 Shopping Mall & Offices
29. P E R S O N A L FACTS Youssef AL ALAM
architect
We have to stop what we have been doing for the last 100 years.
It is our duty, or at least, this should be our goal for the next millenium ...
Can we reverse the process ..? I hope so, for the sake of our children
... and our Planet. Since 1984
Simple, Striking and Sustainable
Creative Design is one mean of Mahmoud Z. TANNIR
c o m m u n i c a t i o n . architect
Yet, to me...
It’s the most powerful one. Since 1997
30. I IRCH
studio
Jumeirah Lakes Towers
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Phone: +971 4 4474748
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