Dubai is real....the birth of Dubaism

[Landy]

I can only think of ignorance on my behalf for not believing that an Architectural phenomena as Dubai could possibly exist. Now I understand why magazines such as the Harvard Design Magazine / Architectural Record always (almost always) have an article on Dubai. There is no other architectural movement besides "Dubaism" all possible architectural languages collide in this part of the globe. Dubai is simply extraordinary...I can only wish that more architects around the globe could see what I am witnessing now...
regards
Landy
PS
Kevin I shall send my postcards from Dubai

[ahmeds]

surely... it is. I think it is currently the only city that is observing architectural in put and out put at it's highest level.

[csintexas]

It is an interesting experiment.

Here are some photos of various buildings:
http://www.aidan.co.uk/photos16-Modern%20Architecture.php

In my opinion Dubai is using modern architecture to establish themselves as a progressive and modern nation. Perhaps they are attempting to be the gateway to the middle east. Also perhaps the playground for the rich of that region.

I think they have found a demand which they can exploit but that doesn't mean any other location can do the same. Las Vegas did basically the same thing but their target customers and goals where a bit different.

The main question for me at the moment: Is this a bubble that is going to burst? It seems to be a race in progress.

[usarender]

Fantastic photos of Dubai architecture!

http://www.aidan.co.uk/photos16-Modern%20Architecture.php

These two, particularly, are spectacular! -->>

The Creek Golf Club building and the

Burj Al Arab Hotel

According to this post -->>

http://www.aidan.co.uk/display_page2.php?photo=UaeDxbBurjV1415.jpg


"The Burj Al Arab Hotel, opened in 2000, has quickly become Dubai's most famous symbol. The 321m (1053ft) high hotel was project managed by WS Atkins and Partners. The architect is Tom Wright.

Currently my favourite modern building in the world. We are looking from what used to be the public beach just to the south, now part of a new hotel complex. This image was used on the cover of the Geoprojects Map of the UAE."

and -->>

http://www.aidan.co.uk/display_page2.php?photo=AeDxCreekGolfClb6221.jpg

"The Creek Golf Club main building is one of the most famous symbols of Dubai, and is on a theme of sails.

The Creek Golf Club is one of the longest established and most exclusive of Dubai's many golf clubs."

Why is it that Dubai is gaining so much ground on the rest of the world, in terms of architectural creativity ? Are there codes more free or something? Less environmental restrictions? What is it?

Any ideas or opinions on this?

[ahmeds]

here in Dubai, codes are as strict as anywhere else where professionalism and standard are highly adhered to. And environmentalwise, also a lot is being done to preserve that, and a good example is the reclaimation works done, (done not to disturb marine ecology). which can be used for development.
what gives architecture high ride here, is the availability of resources, and eagerness of achivement (and perhaps.... luck)

[Landy]

"dubaism"
I am currently in UAE minutes from Dubai. It is not a postmodern flux, certainly not what took place in the US. Dubai is a form of planning it is a unique form of skyline. It is impossible to say that UAE has adopted iconic architecture the way most critics in the US usualy refer to. Dubai is everything may be to much, it is a lesson on technology, it is a display of all possible machinery available for construction, it is a place where every possible curtain wall exist, etc. Iconography and billboards are secondary when it comes to experiencing the city, it may be something related to what made Paris, France what it is today.
Dubai is a unique place in the globe for architecture, regadless of paradigm, fashion, technology or high end architectural design.

[ahmeds]

Landy said,
"Dubai is everything may be to much, it is a lesson on technology,"

That's true

[JonBailey]

It is my understanding that the projects in Dubai are pushing forward with their new technology with little or no thought as to the framework of the future city?

[P.C.]

Landy said,
"Dubai is everything may be to much, it is a lesson on technology,"

Yes and it is great these lessons can be made, --- even If I would try to learn, it would be about how much and to what extend , things such as curtain walls and space trusses , are extending , limiting the oppotunities.

Fromwhat I seen in pictures , --- revolusionary designers newer will be among the celebrated visitors -- but from what I notised, curtain walls and that entrance towerds the build works,are what created most of the wonders, and yes wonders they are yet, maybe the owners can be happy that the weather condisions are as they are,maybe these structures will not face the same kind of decay and maybe , maybe in 30 years when the weakest build ones are worn out, then enough experience are gathered, to build better or even better , something that will build more than only wonders, something that would stand for maybe 500 years, who know --- still I do not think that what is build now, will last for much more than the average highrise age.

I still wonder, if curtain wall systems will be the the end of achivements, if curtain walls are , there cirtainly be a lot of experience there , there where revolusionary , designers newer will travel.

[ahmeds]

It is my understanding that the projects in Dubai are pushing forward with their new technology with little or no thought as to the framework of the future city?- JonBailey

I don;t think so, as far as i know and from what i see here, I think that all such things have been considered. it will be a big waste if they forget to act on that and with all this development why shouldn't they think or plan the future.

[block]

The buildings are brilliantly made. The elevations are superb. I am sure they are technically very sound and have taken all environmental precautions into consideration. Also heard, Dubai has the best variety of furniture available. The range and designs are so varied and great, one could go crazy deciding on a single piece.

[usarender]

Long live the past, the present and the future. Long live Dubai !

Long live the brick!

Long live history!

Long live America!

Long live architecture!

Long live one of the most advanced environments for the production of architectural history!

[florescu]

I'll be in Dubai for 3 month, starting from Jan 2008. As a mural artist, can I find any contract for 3D murals?
Here a sample of my 3D (bas relief) plaster mural;



and for the rest of my 3D work,
http://www.florescugallery.com/faux.htm

[ahmeds]

can I find any contract for 3D murals? -florescu

You work looks good, perhaps you can find one possibly in interior design consultants.

[usabender]

Does anyone know the environmental impact of being so prolific in outputting so many buildings in a short time? (serious question)
Also, do these buildings follow LEED?