Established by internationally renowned American design professionals with over 40 years of experience in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the USA, AE7 is a global leader in destination development, healthcare, higher education, residential, corporate and commercial design, and planning. The Partners from AE7 have been working as a group for over 20 years. Now with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Europe, Jordan, Egypt, KSA and the USA, the firm’s design practice is led by industry innovators committed to delivering the extraordinary.
At AE7, our goal is to listen to our clients and to comprehensively understand their needs so we can provide superior service, iterate to the best possible outcome, and deliver groundbreaking projects that are responsive to our clients’ vision on every level. We are passionate about the power of exceptional design: Our philosophy is to nurture a better future and environment, to improve life and to motivate the human spirit through thoughtful and inspired design.
With a multidisciplinary team of more than 650 people who collaborate in 16 offices across four continents, we bring together a diverse set of
international talent to provide full-service architecture and engineering design for some of the most prestigious projects in the world. Over the last 16 years alone, we have designed, managed and are currently supervising more than US$17 billion in construction projects. Our combined masterplans and developments cover more than 350 square kilometers in total land area. Our expertise covers nine market sectors: healthcare and wellness; development; science and technology; higher education; destination developments; commercial and corporate; hospitality; residential; and primary and secondary schools.
Our innovative designs continue to enrich and inspire, from sophisticated hospitals to skyscrapers exceeding 700 meters in height to the largest crystalline lagoon in the heart of one of the most premier luxury communities in the world. No matter what we undertake, all of our planning and design work stems from creative solutions, attentiveness to client needs, knowledge-based strategy, and a drive to make life better through inspiring and intuitive design. A holistic, interdisciplinary approach allows us to realize the most unique end-user experiences, offer the best commercial results to clients, and consistently create new benchmarks for excellence around the globe.
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THE RESPONSIBLE EXPERIENCE SUSTAINABILITY
Through the use of industry tools, material research, best practices and community partnerships, AE7 strives to be a leader in sustainable environments. AE7 is committed to incorporating Green Building and Sustainable Design in our projects. Our team includes LEED accredited Architects and Interior Designers that are familiar with the goals of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and use these resources to design environmentally responsible and resource efficient buildings. The construction industry is one of the biggest waste producers on the planet and Architects can play a role in curbing that waste. AE7 utilizes specifications to describe how to control construction waste and specifies products that can be sustainably harvested, recycled or reused.
When incorporating sustainability into our work we focus on energy efficiency, sustainable site planning, water efficiency, conservation of materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Utilizing energy modelling, daylighting studies, and specifying energy saving mechanical and electrical systems are the best solutions to creating an energy efficient building. A life cycle analysis done by AE7 can help a client understand that a new environmentally sound system may cost more now, but will pay them back in energy savings
in the near future. Our approach concentrates on planning, designing, constructing and managing projects from a more sustainable perspective rather than checking items off of the certification requirements list. Education and community groups are also valuable in remaining up to date with the technology trends and practices. Learning about the latest sustainable materials and construction practices is something AE7’s employees do regularly through our membership with the Green Building Alliance and Continuing Education Courses. How buildings use energy efficiently is paramount.
Our decision is to focus more on the challenges our projects face and working to better accommodate the people and the environment rather than working toward LEED certification. With sustainability becoming the design norm, we are incorporating many Green concepts into our work to better interior and exterior surroundings for occupants which allows us to work with the client to achieve these sustainable goals without pushing certain ideas to achieve certification.
Sustainability is about the future and AE7 will remain invested in the movement to create a better built environment for the world’s posterity.
DELIVERY OF THE EXPERIENCE CONCEPT VISUALIZATION METHOD
Key to the success of any project is a clear understanding of the project’s goals. AE7’s Concept Visualization Method (CVM) organically moves the client’s stakeholders through the programming phase of a project. It is designed to spark ideas and expand possibilities through guided discussion, visualization, benchmarking, and instant feedback.
THE PROCESS
Ask questions. What can be substituted in a space? What can be combined with something else? What can be adapted? Can you modify or magnify an existing process or space? Can you change the use of a space? What can be eliminated? How can spaces or adjacencies be rearranged? What is your project growth or contraction?
Live in-person programming, using massing volumes and diagrams
What is the experience that is to be achieved with this space or building(s)
A facility program that has been agreed upon by the stakeholders in the matter of days instead of weeks.
Office Tower at Plot 4
Deira Waterfront, Dubai, UAE
Project Size
100,700 sq.ft / 9,355 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
The Office Tower is part of the Deira renaissance and is the first phase of the construction in the Deira Waterfront Development. The tower is part of the first transit-oriented development in Dubai, with a unique combination of office, retail, hospitality and public transportation under one complex. This development is a main hub for Dubai’s bus system and also a primary interchange hub for the metro system. Even though the development is a major transit hub, it is also uniquely pedestrian-oriented, with convenient walking access through breezeways and tree-lined sidewalks. The tower’s lobby is integrated to allow for quick access to many shops and eateries, as well as to the hotel and transit network. This is the first structure in Dubai to be built on top of the existing foundations of the underground metro station.
The Vision on Fifteenth
Pittsburgh, PA
Project Size
375,000 sq.ft / 34,900 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Project Management
Sustainable Design
Vision
The Vision on Fifteenth is a eight-story, mixed-use building that features high ground floor ceilings with a variety of spaces for commercial office, retail, laboratories, and R&D tenants. The building 28,000 SF floor plates are designed for flexibility to accommodate single or multiple tenants.
Situated in a prime location in Pittsburgh’s rapidly developing Strip District, the project is only a few blocks from the downtown core and one block from the riverfront. While the building offers variety of dynamic spaces with picturesque city and river views in a highly accessible and visible location, its design complements the existing context through its strategic use of building massing and materials. Rooted in the masonry warehouse vernacular of the surrounding Strip District, the building is contextually sited at its base and transforms to a more contemporary material palette of glass and metal on the higher floors. This helps the project speak to both the transitional nature and development of both the Strip District and Pittsburgh as a whole.
The program consists of 275,000 SF of commercial office space, 5,000 SF of street level retail, and 20,000 SF research and development space. The building amenities include a 5,000 SF reception space with co-working area, recreation, cafe, security, fitness center, and a lounge. The outdoor amenities include a number of occupiable terraces for office tenants and activated parklet with public art installation. Set to occupy an existing surface parking lot, the development will also include multi-modal transportation accommodations consisting of 384 parking spaces, bike storage spaces, as well as a bike and electric scooter sharing program for both project tenants and the general public.
Project Size
265,000 sq.ft / 25,000 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Project Management
Sustainable Design
Vision
Office Building at Esplanade
Pittsburgh, PA
The 15-story commercial office building, part of Piatt Companies’ Esplanade Development in Pittsburgh, PA, offers a historical nod to the area’s warehouse and urban fabric while crafting a fresh, modern narrative. The project aims to provide 265,000 gross square feet of office space for traditional as well as tech-flex companies with adaptable and column-free interior layouts that maximize flexibility within the space. Situated within the mixed-use river front property designed to be walkable and provide ample transit, staff and visitors are offered beautiful views and a unique opportunity to connect with nature. Exterior roof space and gardens, walking paths along the river, and an abundance of public transportation options create a unique balance of urban offerings in a nature-inspired setting.
As the cornerstone of the development and tallest building, the project acts as the gateway piece for visitors entering from the Chateau and Manchester neighborhoods. As a Class A office space located on a previously vacant riverfront warehouse site, the building’s design opportunities were limitless. The chosen contemporary use of brick feels modern but also responds to the nature of the site and its history. It is highly visible and accessible from the busy Route 65, lending potential for advertising and branding as well as futureproofing for continued expansion and innovations in transportation. The building gracefully embraces the challenge of designing for evolution, mirroring the past while instilling a forward-looking feel that is uniquely Pittsburgh.
Solid Studios
Bratislava, Slovakia
Project Size
614,000 sq.ft / 57,000 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Masterplanning
Pre-development Studies
Sustainable Design
Vision
Nestled in the dynamic heart of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Solid Studios emerges as a beacon of eco-friendly innovation in film and High-End Television (HETV) production. As the largest environmentally conscious studio in the region, our sprawling facility extends over 57,000 square meters (614,000 square feet), offering a vast array of advanced studio spaces. This expansive complex includes multifunctional workshops, large-scale warehouses, and contemporary office areas, all thoughtfully designed to surpass the movie industry’s everevolving benchmarks of success.
The architectural essence of Solid Studios is a testament to the synergy between innovation and sustainability. The project’s design philosophy integrates cutting-edge technology and upholds a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.
Equipped with the latest in visual and auditory technologies, the studio ensures excellence in production quality. A distinctive aspect of our facility is its seamless integration with a robust data center backbone, providing unmatched digital efficiency and security to meet diverse production demands.
Positioned strategically for maximum logistical convenience, Solid Studios is located 10 kilometers from Bratislava, between Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. This prime location affords direct access to major highways leading to Vienna and Budapest. It is conveniently close to two major airports: Vienna Airport (a 30-minute drive) and Bratislava Airport (a 15-minute drive). This placement guarantees smooth travel and transport logistics for international projects.
Meydan Office Building
Dubai, UAE
Project Size
326,307 sq.ft / 30,358 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
Meydan Office Building is a five-story structure located on Meydan Avenue in the Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai. The client’s aspiration is to develop contemporary leasable office space that reflects Meydan’s innovative spirit. This Class A commercial facility is situated at the heart of the Meydan Diamond Park development, close to Al Khail Road. The present design of the project reflects 2,641 square meters on the ground level, allocated for sales and customer-related spaces. Five levels of leasable office spaces accommodate a wide range of requirements and can be tailored to tenant needs. A Zen garden terrace at the fifth floor is also proposed as an uplifting, landscaped breakout area. These five levels are connected to two levels of continuous underground parking for employees. The first floor also provides first-class, fully equipped meeting rooms as well as a board room. The entry lobby is uniquely designed with soft tones and a relaxed business atmosphere, making each visitor feel welcome to stay and enjoy the facility’s restaurants and coffee shops.
Project Size
220,000 sq.ft / 20,400 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
District One Phase 1&2 Sales Center
Dubai, UAE
With spaces to suit a robust modern business environment, the Meydan Sales Center for Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktum District One was designed and built within eight months. Sales offices, reception areas, conference space, presentation rooms, a café lounge, executive majilis spaces for meetings as well as a complete furniture, fixtures and equipment package were designed for this project. AE7 provided architecture, interior design, FF&E design and selection, MEP and structural engineering services.
Project Size
48,400 sq.ft / 4,500 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
District One Phase 3 Sales Center
Dubai, UAE
Built to showcase the nearby District One apartments along the shores of Dubai’s crystalline lagoon, the Phase 3 Sales Center allows potential residents to experience the luxury apartment’s interior design sensibility. The Center’s lobby and reception area proportionately reflect the lobby design of the new buildings, which range from four to sixteen stories tall. Chevron-patterned marble floors, two tones of marble finishes, and tempered glass demonstrate the sleek and clean aesthetic interspersed with striking accents. The freestanding wall behind the reception desk—a vertically slatted wood screen with a subtle negative-space river motif—is also a version of the accent piece featured in the respective apartment lobbies. The elegant floating stairs and glass handrail, which lead to glass-walled offices on the second floor, echo the principle of utilizing natural sunlight and transparency to keep the space light. As with the design details found in the apartments, the finishes convey a sense of sophisticated luxury.
Project Size
174,400 sq.ft / 16,200 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Lighting Design
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
Height
G+19+Rooftop
Capital One Office Tower
Dubai, UAE
Capital One introduces a new standard of luxury office space in the heart of Motor City, offering Category A offices that rival the best in town. Designed with a futuristic and floating concept, Capital One combines Layering and Coherence to create a seamless and inspiring work environment. Each office is crafted with flawless finishing and top-tier amenities to support a productive business day. With a unique location, breathtaking design, and thoughtful details, Capital One is the ideal destination for dynamic businesses that seek sophistication and functionality.
Project Size
54,000 sq.ft / 5,000 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Project Management
Sustainable Design
Vision
Fifth Avenue Place Renovation
Pittsburgh, PA
Built in the 1980’s, the facade of Fifth Avenue Place did not convey the brand and forward thinking that Highmark Health envisioned for their corporate entrance. AE7 created a dramatic transformation, eliminating the dated obstructive architectural elements, and created a visually open glass entrance. The curtain wall system spans four stories, capturing the full portal of the building entrance. To distinguish the public lobby space from the upper corporate amenity and office floors, a horizontal louver system divides the facade, which serves as screening for privacy, as well as the west facing sun. A new metal clad portal frames the facade and bridges the exterior to interior transition, welcoming pedestrians into the revitalized ground floors of Fifth Avenue Place.
The new vision impacts the visual connection to the city to externalize the F&B experience and creates an internal spatial experience that is vibrant and light. The design takes into consideration health and wellness, implementing WELL Building principles of design that introduce natural daylight and living green walls, as well as healthy food offerings. The transformation is dynamic in creating a place where people love to visit, relax, and work.
Project Size
158,600 sq.ft / 14,700 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
DP World Terminal Office Building
Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE
DP World, headquartered in Dubai, is the largest owner of ports in the world. They have a workforce of over 37,000 employees, and own over 77 marina and inland terminals in 40 countries across six continents. DP World operates Jebel Ali port which first opened in 1979, and hosts the largest man made harbor in the world. It is the largest marine terminal in the Middle East and DP World’s flagship facility. DP World handled 61.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across all their ports worldwide in 2015, and expansions in the UAE and worldwide will enable them to reach a global capacity of over 100 million TEU by 2020.
In the light of global demand constantly increasing, DP World expanded Jebel Ali Port with a new terminal 3 (T3). T3, the latest expansion, is one of the largest semi-automated facilities in the world. The expansion adds 4 million TEU to the port’s capacity resulting them in being able to handle 19 million TEU in Jebel Ali alone. The new Terminal Office Building, constructed specifically for T3, contains the entire command and control center for the terminal, as well as supporting services for maintenance and equipment.
This was a design & build project for AE7, which started with the demolition of existing structures and utilities. Demolition and construction took place within a high security zone, and AE7 provided construction supervision for this project. The built up area of the project is approximately 14,735 sqm. Developments within the project will range from high bay structures of 18m clearance, to a G+6 main terminal building. The scope of work also includes a mosque, canteen, rest area, a hazardous storage area, a large outdoor car park with space for 200 cars, and bus parking for 6 busses.
Project Size
60,000 sq.ft / 5,570 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
East Liberty Center Office Building
Pittsburgh, PA
The new East Liberty Centre is a 6 story mixed-use retail / office facility. The ground floor is designated for retail and restaurants, while the upper stories will be dedicated to office tenants.
AE7 provided design services for the shell and core, as well as interior design of common spaces throughout the facility.
The design of the exterior façade took into consideration the context of a prominent corner of East Liberty to create a visually striking building. The building facade features a large expanse of glass to maximize views.
AE7 also considered the spatial quality of the interiors, studying floor-to-floor heights appropriate for retail, office, and penthouse level. The first floor will feature a double height space that will maximize frontage at the street level. The top floor will feature a larger, more open space for a featured tenant.
AE7 worked closely with the client to create maximum flexibility throughout the building to accommodate any size tenant. MEP systems were also designed to provide flexible, yet independent monitoring of utilities.
Project Size
46,000 sq.ft / 4,300 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Branding
Engineering
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Confidential Office Renovations
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The interior renovation for this confidential executive office had 3 primary goals: update the existing space to facilitate a cultural change, create an atmosphere of collaboration and equality, and create a timeless design.
Spanning over 3 floors, 15,300 SF each, the renovation included the design of the elevator lobby, reception area, executive offices, open office spaces, conference rooms, boardroom, kitchen, and restrooms.
The design is inclusive of executive members as well as their support staff. Providing a plethora of natural light for all offices, conference rooms, and public spaces, it creates a better work environment while offering beautiful vistas of the city. Glazed wall systems were used in offices, conference rooms, and the breakroom and allowed for internal views in and out of those spaces. The two large conference rooms, on the North and South flanks of the building, allow for larger gatherings for employees and visitors.
High-end design and thoughtfully-detailed finish selection also played a key role in the transformation of the office. Materials and product selections were made not simply based on aesthetics but on their compliance with WELL building principles as environmentally-friendly and safer for occupants.
City of Pittsburgh Offices
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In designing a new office for the City of Pittsburgh, AE7 needed to unite a number of previously isolated and dislocated departments—City Planning, Licenses and Inspection, and Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, among others—under a single roof. The City employees occupy four floors of office spaces, with a mix of office and private workstations and conference rooms and additional large rooms for public meetings and hearings on the lower level. Beyond being accessible and technologically advanced, the building will also be a welcoming place that helps the City efficiently address the needs of Pittsburgh residents with a One-Stop-Shop public service center. These design solutions provide a plan that actively cultivates internal collaboration and improves the quality of services afforded to the public.
As visitors and employees enter the space, they are surrounded by striking wall-to-ceiling graphics representing Pittsburgh’s hills and skyline. On the ground floor, an open visitor area consolidates a number of services for the public into a single streamlined space demonstrating the municipal government eagerness to better serve its constituents.
Project Size
63,200 sq.ft / 5,900 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Branding
Engineering
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Project Size
865,000 sq.ft / 80,360 sq.m
Services
Feasibility Study
Architecture
Sustainable Design
Interior Design
Master Planning
Branding
Parking Planning
Landscape Architecture
Programming
Space Planning
Ninth & Penn Mixed-Use Development
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
This mixed-use project is a public-private partnership (P3) centered around the redevelopment of a multi-story parking structure in downtown Pittsburgh. Following the demolition of the existing garage, a new, highly efficient seven-level parking garage with a total of 935 parking spaces will be constructed.
The development’s vision is to create a mixed-use destination that celebrates the spirit of the surrounding Cultural District. The redevelopment plan is designed to enhance the district by creating a series of experience drivers. Those include the Cultural District, restaurants and nightlife, health and wellness, terrace lifestyle, sustainable transportation, and urban living.
The design crafts a residential development that balances experience-based design, sustainable development and programming requirements. The proposed plan also adds a range of active uses to the parking program to complement the life and energy of the Cultural District. The residential towers and lofts will add 275 new residences to the district in Phases 1 - 3, along with restaurants, cafes, retail stores, a boutique market, and possible cultural venues.
Project Size
3,300 sq.ft / 306 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Branding
Engineering
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Numo Technology Incubator
Pittsburgh, PA
NUMO is the launch of a fintech incubator looking for collaborative and flexible space to facilitate their research and development. Fintech is an emerging trend in technology, used to support and enable the banking and financial services sector. NUMO’s model assembles small teams, primarily academics, with innovative ideas to build consumer and enterprise software. The office design aimed to promote the start-up company, attract new talent, and foster their research and development.
NUMO is a flexible open office organized into three zones: the public entry zone, the work zone, and the social zone, each serving a dual purpose for independent work and collaborative interaction. The entry zone is a welcome area with custom wood detailed furniture that also lends itself to a lounge area for employees. The reception desk is designed open on both sides allowing for impromptu dialogue. The central work zone offers a visual connection between three high tech conference rooms and the flexible workstations. The conference room walls are magnetic and writeable back-painted glass surfaces with large smart monitors for presentations and work sharing. The social zone is focused around the centrally located kitchen islands that serve as an open gathering place for meetings, presentations, and after hour social functions. A large video display wall facilitates the technological aspect of both work and play, allowing for wireless connectivity for major presentations, as well as digital and social media information relevant to NUMO.
A unifying design feature is the undulating wood baffle ceiling created with parametric design software and digital fabrication. The curving spline flows through the space, threading together the zones and their functions.
Numo 2.0 Tech Incubator
Pittsburgh, PA
Project Size
12,000 sq.ft / 1,115 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Pre-Development Studies
Project Management
Sustainable Design
Vision
Less than two years after AE7’s successful completion of a 3,300 SF office for NUMO, a fintech incubator, the company has undergone rapid growth and engaged AE7 to design their new expanded office space. NUMO 2.0 totals 12,000 SF and occupies the second and third floors of the historical Stevenson Building, a 130-year-old masonry building with an exposed steel structure. The client fell in love with the character of the building and welcomed the opportunity AE7 presented to integrate a clean tech space with the character of the original building elements. The exposed steel became a feature of the office and the original brick walls were left unaltered throughout. The design enhanced the visual connections between spaces and the outdoors by orienting program and circulation on axis with windows, brick portals, and glass wall systems.
As ‘makers of ideas,’ NUMO wanted their physical space to represent the essence of a maker space. The client wanted to see how the physical backbone of the office functioned – as a result, the new mechanical and electrical infrastructure were left exposed to reveal the layering of systems. AE7 further developed a strategic solution to visually organize sprinkler pipes, ductwork, cable trays, and lighting within tight ceiling height constraints, while keeping them exposed and visually appealing. The design resulted in an active atmosphere that inspires creativity and innovation.
To promote collaboration and openness, AE7 introduced an atrium space with a new connecting stair and exposed masonry lookout. The open-plan office environment accommodates 60 employees and offers multiple team rooms and flex spaces to enhance the client’s collaborative workflow. The team rooms are located on the perimeter of the building maximizing staff’s exposure to natural light and outdoors.
Project
Services Architecture Engineering
Interior
Vision
Meydan Hotel & Grandstand Renovations
Dubai, UAE
Meydan Hotel and Grandstand hosts the world’s richest horse race, the World Cup. This fivestar facility has been in use for a number of years, but AE7, along with the client, identified several technical and operational challenges for the hotel. A strategy has been established to improve hotel use and event-day experience.
The key to a successful renovation for a fully-functioning five-star hotel has been close coordination with Meydan, proactively identifying upcoming events and planning construction around these events to avoid inconveniences and maximize opportunities.
The first stages of improvement involved the majlis, mostly used by the Royal Family, along with associated food and beverage support facilities. The remainder of the hotel will be improved in phases to upgrade all public spaces.
JD Palatine Office Fitout
Wexford, PA, USA
Project Size
5,500 sq.ft / 510 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
JD Palatine, a growing company that provides comprehensive background screening, decided to build a new 5,500-square-foot office headquarters in Wexford, PA, to improve collaboration and create a sense of community, with the ultimate goal of making the company more efficient.
As a customer service business, most employees are frequently on the phone – communicating with clients or conducing a variety of confidential services. While sound transmission and audible privacy were critical, company leaders also wanted a visually transparent design. These contrasting needs were addressed through strategic planning of office functions as well as physical mitigation materials, such as carpeting, drop ceilings and furniture placement. The design also incorporates a plan for a future noise canceling system so that the space may adapt to the company’s ongoing growth. Several conference rooms were distributed throughout the work zone core that also allow for more private conversations and team meetings. With security, transparency and openness as the client’s priorities, the design accommodates key executives at flanking corners of the building with a visually open yet private office solution. This allows them the capability to monitor the operations floor with a single glance. A variety of staff workstation configurations are arranged between the executive offices, along uninterrupted perimeter windows that provide natural daylighting for all the staff.
Zabeel Feedmill
Dubai, UAE
Project Size
107,639 sq.ft / 10,000 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
This 10,000-square-meter development, located on Dubai-Al Ain highway, consists of a new animal feed production facility designed to produce the highest-quality horse and camel feed to service both performance and stock animals. Bird feed will also be produced as a byproduct of the two primary product lines.
Located strategically near the Dubai Camel Racing Club, this development will be capable of conveniently serving Dubai and all neighboring emirates. The initial design will occupy half of the property, reserving space for a potential future expansion to double an existing output capability of 756 to 1,512 tons per day.
To meet international standards, product separation as well as control and testing will be carefully integrated into the facility. The architectural design reflects high standards for quality and provides a welcoming environment for employees, customers and visitors. Landscaping has also been accommodated where possible, and the orientation of the building allows better control over heat gain, cross ventilation and natural light penetration.
The feedmill development’s design provides a modern workplace environment and creates harmony with its surroundings while presenting a facility capable of producing the highestquality feed for performance and stock animals.
Project Size
345,700 sq.ft / 32,100 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Pre-Development Studies
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
Meydan One Office Building
Dubai, UAE
The Meydan One office building provides a unique opportunity for commercial integration into a world class retail landmark, the Meydan One Mall. With 13 floors of ‘smart’ unique office spaces, the office tower is positioned at the southwest corner of the mall with stunning views towards the Crystal Lagoon, a man-made freshwater waterbody.
From a lavish arrival sequence at the ground floor to the seamless integration with the mall’s F&B and retail at Level 0 and Level 2, occupants as well as visitors will benefit in this unique development.
The office tower consists of 26 levels of large leasable floor plates and is a stylish international Class A office smart tower. Flexible office suites will provide customized settings for business incubators and SMEs, with access to an integrated business center on the 13th floor. There are also convenient internal connections through the mall to the conference centers at the Canyon and Plaza Hotels.
Project Size
sq.ft / sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design Vision
Control Tower
Dubai, UAE
This 38-story, state-of-the-art office complex is offered on a 100 percent freehold-ownership basis to investors. It is located in Business Park MotorCity and is one of five projects of MotorCity, a 38,000,000-square-foot project located on the Emirates Road.
The tower faces the Dubai Autodrome track and is conveniently connected to the Marriott Renaissance Hotel and adjacent to the three-story, spacious Automall, an automobile retail showroom.
Control Tower will be the tallest building in Business Park MotorCity and will offer businesses an unobstructed office view of the race track and the MotorCity development. Its 38 floors will provide 13 retail spaces and 146 flexible office spaces, ranging from 3,000 square feet up to 14,000 square feet. Floor plans are designed to ensure optimal space management for greater working efficiency.
AE7 partners were involved in this project as the managing and design directors of Burt Hill’s UAE offices and managed the client and team on a daily basis.
The Galleries
Dubai, UAE
Project Size
2.15 million sq.ft / 200,000 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
The Galleries complex consists of four 17-story office towers connected by a continuous curtain wall that creates a striking horizontal high-rise. This Class A commercial facility is placed at the prestigious entry to Dubai along Sheikh Zayed Road from Abu Dhabi. All four buildings are also connected by two levels of continuous underground parking, making this facility one of the longest in Dubai. Each building caters to the VIP businessperson, with first-class parking facilities elevated in each tower. The entry lobbies are each uniquely designed with soft tones and a relaxed business atmosphere, making each visitor feel welcome to enjoy the many restaurants and coffee shops located throughout the facility. AE7 partners were involved in this project as the managing and design directors of Burt Hill’s UAE offices, and they managed the client and team on a daily basis.
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ICLDC project was designed in association with KMD architects. Zayed Military Hospital project was designed in association with Leo A. Daly Architects. The architect of the record of Meliha Hospital is RSP Architects.
Photography and renderings by AE7, Ryan Debolski, SEHA, Command of Military Works, KMD, RSP, Accor Hotels, Eric Cuvillier, Victor Romero, Phishfotoz, Paul Thusbaert, and Yasser Ibrahim.
Some of the content of this book represents the personal portfolio of AE7 partners, whilst employed at Burt Hill and Stantec between 1988-2009.
