‘Organic cities’ in the United Arab Emirates is a mixed-use
project comprising residential units, office and retail space and
diverse areas of public recreation. the scheme, developed by Italian studio Luca Curci architects
results in a dynamic cultural hub, a civic destination facilitating
congregation, interaction and socialization. the architecture’s sculpted
forms become part of the new urban landscape, envisioned as a landmark
for the region’s ever-changing skyline.
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| the project comprises five futuristic buildings on land, and five crescent-shaped ‘moons’ on the sea
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Designed to represent the evolution of a contemporary metropolis, the
site’s master plan enables adaptability and flexibility over time, with
each building paying close attention to the needs of a modern living and
working environment. the project is organized in two separate parts:
five futuristic buildings on land, and five crescent-shaped ‘moons’ on
the sea. all aspects of the land based structures are connected through
various streets and parks at different levels, while further buildings
rise out of the adjacent ocean. the smallest of these structures are
residential properties, with private approaches offered via air and
water. further ‘moons’ are hotels which can be reached by sea, road and
air, while the largest constructions are a combination of hotels and
apartment complexes.
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| structures are connected through various streets and parks at different levels |
In its entirety, the scheme will provide for up to 150,000 people, with
half of the site designated as open green space. over 800,000 square
meters are dedicated to hotels and spas, while shopping malls, galleries
and museums occupy 6,300,000 square meters of the plot. topping out at a
height of 470 meters, the tallest building will provide a symbol for
the area which can be seen from across the surrounding landscape.
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| aerial view of one of the scheme’s crescent-shaped ‘moons’ |
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| structures rise out of the sea offering secluded private beaches |
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| the ‘moons’ can be reached via air or sea |
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| the luxurious interior of one of the units |
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| aerial view of ‘organic cities’ indicating the links between the land and sea-based structures |
