2019 Dubai, UAE
Designed by architect Shaun Killa, now of the Killa Partnership, this impressive structure is “a high-tech showpiece of technological advancements”. One of the most uniquely designed buildings in the world, this will be used for events and exhibitions.
Size: 1618m²
O2 produced: 2750 kg per year
Carbon extracted: 2103 kg per year
Social Impact
Aesthetics
The aim was to create a ‘green hill’ with the building inside supporting the main structure above, with our living wall wrapping around this to conceal. The Viritopia Living Wall System was chosen as it was the only system that could be used in this way and not only survive but flourish in the extreme climate.
Leading up to the main structure itself are steep landscaped banks with sleek windows cut into the side and walkways. On the steepest parts of the bank, the Viritopia Living Wall System was used, planted with a natural substrate that is best suited to the area and just one specie: Sea Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum Green Carpet), to create an entirely green landscape.
We worked with our certified partner, Desert Group, to design and supply the system for the project.
The exterior of the showpiece building is covered with windows that form a poem by Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed, about his vision for the city's future, written in Arabic calligraphy.
