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In the heart of Dubai’s Business Bay at the waterfront, the project
comprises of a 85,000sqm office tower and a 30,000sqm residential tower.
The
office building will also comprise retail, recreational spaces and a
parking garage whilst the residential building will be situated above a
sunken plaza with retail and cafes.
OMA’s designs of both towers take into account the climate conditions
in Dubai and are designed to allow minimal impact of the sun. The
office tower is framed by side wings and an overlap to create its own
shadow, thereby protecting the tower from sunlight and reducing the
need for air conditioning. The centred external wall is of reflected
glass as an additional feature for the Dubai climate. The residential
tower adjacent to the office tower will be cylinder shaped, an interior
atrium following the entire height of the tower will provide natural
air circulation and additional light. The façade will be made of
louvers that create shadow for the interior whilst providing wide views
to the outside.
OMA
works in partnership with Porsche Design Studio – a 100% subsidiary of
the Porsche Design Group. While OMA will be responsible for the design
of both buildings, the Studio will have a consulting role for the
outside architecture and be in charge of designing public areas such as
the lobby, restaurants and passenger lifts. Upon residents’ request,
apartments may be equipped with furniture, lighting units and kitchens
by Porsche Design.
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FACT SHEET
Project:
Porsche Design Towers l and ll
Client:
Dubai Properties Ltd
Location:
Dubai, UAE
Site:
The waterfront of Business Bay District
Program:
The
site consists of two parcels of 12400 m2 in total. Office tower
(Porsche I) gross floor area: 85,000 m2. Residential tower (Porsche II)
gross floor area: 36,000 m2 |
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Dubai Future Projects 
