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Clarence Perry’s ‘neighbourhood unit’, or the neighbourhood as a place to live

A social environment characterised by a special sense of cohesion, thanks to the closeness, interaction and sense of security it offers.

Traditional swimming pools are giving way to infinity pools, overflow pools, organic-style pools and beach-style pools, amongst others.

How to link the data from the 3D model with the dynamic reality of the building in operation.

Rather than imposing a geometric form on the material, the architect allowed the laws of physics to determine the appropriate shape.

“My role evolved into that of a 'translator'—not of language, but of disciplines”.

“It was a great challenge… to make an old, listed building possible for the use as a hotel in a modern world”.

“One of the world's most ambitious metropolitan-scale urban cooling initiatives”.

“Emirati culture, artistic talent and storytelling, shared with the world on the grandest stage ever built”.

An emphasis on pool design featuring extended operating hours, green areas, shallow water, misting systems, and waterfalls.

The recreational pool, spa, and gym come together in a setting defined by white architecture, organic shapes, and gardens.

Water play moves away from relying on flashy stimuli and instead speaks the design language of the luxury resort hotel.

The pool stops being a uniform mirror and transforms—through the art of concept and design—into a distinctive landscape.