Zaha Hadid Architects Designs Master Plan for Sharjah Featuring Two-Kilometre Central Oasis

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has unveiled images of a master plan for Khalid Bin Sultan City in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Located adjacent to its BEEAH Headquarters, the development draws inspiration from that building's design, incorporating fluid architectural forms reminiscent of wind-swept desert dunes. Planned as a design and business district, the new urban area will consist of seven residential neighbourhoods connected by shaded walkways and anchored by a two-kilometre-long central oasis.

Ain Shams University Campus Main Theater / El-Maghraby Design House + Prof. Dr. Gamal El-Kholy

In response to evolving campus needs and a growing interest in cultural and artistic expression, the university administration made a bold decision: rather than constructing a new building, they would breathe new life into an abandoned lecture hall. This choice reflects a broader vision of sustainability, not only in environmental terms, but also through the preservation and reactivation of existing architectural heritage.

ITSUMO Dessert Shop / kousou

The renovation of the ITSUMO dessert shop in Batam began as a collaborative renovation, aiming to challenge local architectural norms. This site's significance stems from it being the client's first store, which she originally designed herself. The renovation aimed to elevate architecture's perception within its typical 'ruko (shop-house) context, beyond just the retail space.

The Yard, Dalian Cultural Center / Neri&Hu Design and Research Office

Our design for a new mixed-use creative development is located in the heart of Dalian in close proximity to university campuses and software parks. The existing compound comprises 6 buildings dating back 40 years, which formerly served as offices, warehouses, and dormitories for a chemical research institute. Our design challenge was to find an architectural language that could unify the buildings which all have varying heights and distinct facades which have undergone previous renovation efforts. The most prominent building within the site is a former workers dormitory featuring a series of wooden gates and garage stalls used for repairs in the past.

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