MASK architects proudly announces the unveiling of the world’s first hydrogen-powered resort, a revolutionary fusion of architecture, sustainability, and cutting-edge hydrogen technology. This groundbreaking project sets a new standard for eco-friendly luxury, redefining the future of tourism and hospitality in the Middle East.
Project name
The World’s first hydrogen-powered Luxury Floating resort in Middle East
Architecture firm
MASK architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 3D, Corona Renderer, RunwayMl Animation
Principal architect
Oznur Pinar Çer
Design team
Oznur Pinar Çer, Danilo Petta
Visualization
MASK architects
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel & Resort
The world’s longest driverless transit system, the Riyadh Metro network spans over176 kilometres across 6 lines and 85 stations. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the King Abdullah Financial District MetroStation serves as a key interchange on the network.
Project name
King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principal architect
Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Marco Amoroso, Vincenzo Caputo, Abdel Halim Chehab, Lee Cubeddu, Rawan Al-Derjem, Domenico Di Francesco, David Fogliano, Manuele Gaioni, Marko Gligorov, Subharthi Guha, Alexandros Kallegias, Lisa Kinnerud, Alexandre Kuroda, Stefano Iacopini, Carolina López-Blanco, Jamie Mann, Mohammadali Mirzaei, Arian Hakimi Nejad, David Wolthers, Nicola McConnell, Mario Mattia, Massimo Napoleoni, Niki Okala, Carlos Parraga- Botero, Sohith Perera, Izis Salvador Pinto, Carine Posner, Neil Rigden, Paola Salcedo, Nima Shoja, Thomas Sonder, Vincenzo Reale, Kate Revyakina, Roberto Vangeli, Seungho Yeo
Civil engineer
BuroHappold
Structural engineer
BuroHappold
Environmental & MEP
Zamil
Construction
BACS Consortium
Typology
Transportation › Metro Station
In the heart of the Middle East’s thriving luxury real estate market, MASK architects is proud to introduce an innovative project that sets a new standard for elite living—the UAE’s first floating villas in Sand island. Located within the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve on Ramhan Island, Abu Dhabi, these unique residences are scheduled for complet...
Project name
Floating into the Future: UAE’s First Luxury Floating Villas on Ramhan Island
Architecture firm
MASK architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer
Principal architect
Oznur Pinar Cer, Danilo Petta
Design team
Oznur Pinar Cer, Danilo Petta
Collaborators
AQH Italy, Modilicon, Eagle Hillws
Visualization
MASK architects
Typology
Hospitality › Resort & Hotel, Masterplan
With its stunning architecture, lavish experiences, and rich culture, Dubai remains a global magnet for travellers from all corners of the globe. Recent routing changes related to visa regulations have made it easier and simpler to travel to that dynamic city for tourists from international destinations.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
BALCON studio, an international leader in luxury interior design, is thrilled to announce its latest collaboration with SWANK Development, an esteemed European developer, on the exclusive "Lua Residences" project.
Photography
BALCON Studio
Studio Lumen, renowned for their expertise in lighting design, has once again demonstrated their skill in blending functionality with aesthetics in the lighting design for Pinnacle Interiors’ new head office in the Dubai design district
Project name
Pinnacle Interiors' New Head Office
Location
Design District, Dubai, UAE
Principal architect
Lighting Design Director and Partner, Vinod Pillai of Studio Lumen
Design team
Lighting Designer - Abhishek Kumar
Collaborators
Lighting Supplier – LSI
Visualization
Studio Lumen
Material
Minimalist fixtures such as recessed lighting, elegant pendant lights, and integrated LED strips
Client
Pinnacle Interiors LLP
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
Introducing a groundbreaking architectural endeavor that redefines urban living in Dubai—a modern super-luxury futuristic skyscraper complex designed for DAMAC Properties.
Project name
The DAMAC Skyscraper Complex
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Design team
Rabani Design
Typology
Residential Complex
Kuwait-based Babnimnim Design Studio’s maiden project in Bahrain creates a new blueprint for mosque design as it meets the spiritual and communal needs of worshippers.
Architecture firm
Babnimnim Design Studio
Location
Al-Hidd, Bahréin
Tools used
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
Principal architect
Jassim AlSaddah, Nour Khuder
Design team
Jassim AlSaddah, Tareq Hashim, Mishari AlNajjar, Nour Hussein, Nour Khuder, Jarmine Jae Dela Cruz, Nora Irsheid, Ahmad AlKhateeb, Manaf AlNafouri, Mayuggha Ret Adars, Tasneem Baxa
Collaborators
Tamam Contracting - Lumen Arts
Visualization
Mohammed Mubarak
Client
Mrs. Najat Sulaiman Ibrahim Bo Haimed
Typology
Religious Architecture › Mosque
