December 1st, 2008
In an age where cities like Dubai are producing record numbers of so called ?iconic? buildings, the status of genuinely iconic architecture is rapidly disappearing. The brand-name, one-liner building has become a ubiquitous presence: the iconic is the new generic.
Aedas' Fariborz Hatam goes on record about the mosque that has everyone talking
Gary Turner, director of Fagerhult Lighting Middle East, speaks to Middle East ARCHITECT about illumination, LEED accreditation and the importance of early collaboration between architects and designers
Hyder encourages constant and consistent environmental assessment
HOK teams up with eco-guru Biomimicry Guild to address growing need for smart design
MANAMA, BAHRAIN
In response to the GCC's continued construction boom, Danube Materials FZCO is planning to invest AED 40 million in Bahrain?s burgeoning steel industry.
It began with such optimism, such hope, such expectation. 2008 witnessed the launch of several world-firsts that promised to boggle minds and capture hearts with their form and function.