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Higher Colleges of Technology, Studio Daniel Libeskind and Siemens to design and build world class education and learning facility in Abu Dhabi
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The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
will be a leader in the fields of education, technology and sustainable development with the signing of an agreement to create a state-of-the-art HCT Innovation City in Abu Dhabi.The HCTHCT
signed an agreement last night with architectural firm Studio Daniel Libeskind and Siemens AG, to collaborate on the design and built of an academic and technological hub which will be the future home to Abu Dhabi Men's College, CERT, and HCTHCT's Central Services division. Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the parties will work together to create a state-of-the-art design for the HCT Innovation City, which will bring together the most up to date technologies that incorporate sustainable development principles.
The parties will also use the design process as a learning tool for HCTHCT students where the technologies, materials and methods employed in the design and construction of HCT Innovation City will be used for ongoing learning and research purposes.
HCTHCT Vice Chancellor Dr Tayeb Kamali said once completed the HCT Innovation City would be the academic hub for all HCTHCT campuses, providing students with world-class educational learning and research facilities.
"This is a very exciting development for the future of HCTHCT
students, which will enable our students to learn and study in some of the best facilities in the world, ensuring they get the best possible education"."We are very pleased to be working with such internationally recognized partners as Siemens AG and Studio Daniel Libeskind to create a magnificent learning and research hub in Abu Dhabi," said Dr Kamali.
Daniel Libeskind is a world leading architect in applying innovative design, sustainable development principles and new technologies to create interesting and efficient learning spaces for modern universities. The Studio Daniel Libeskind (SDL) won the World Trade Center design competition in February 2003 and as a result its headquarters were moved from Berlin to New York City.
"We are honored to have the opportunity to make a cultural and educational contribution to such a great institution as the Higher Colleges of TechnologyHigher Colleges of Technology. The proposed project will establish Innovation City as an integrated HUB for education with state-of-the-art facilities. It will become a cultural hub for the arts and sciences and serve the community at large. Its form, inspired by the flight of the Falcon, symbolizes the original spirit of the country and will become a cultural landmark in Abu Dhabi. Sustainability is at the heart of the form, substance and function of the entire project", says Daniel Libeskind.
Siemens, as the technology partner of choice, will contribute to the project with solutions that add more value and efficiency in buildings through sustainable technology. Siemens will overall integrate sub-systems of latest technologies such as building automation and security systems, smart grid, students and faculty processes, e-Learning, connectivity, and potential green energy generation.
In fiscal 2009, Siemens saw sales of Eur23 million from its environmentally friendly products and technologies - nearly one-third of its total annual revenue of Eur76.7 billion.
Under the agreement the parties will also use their substantial international connections to invite and involve world class research & development (R&D) companies, involved in cutting edge technologies and solutions in sustainable development and building technologies, to establish their centers within the HCT Innovation City.
The design will allow the Abu Dhabi Men's College (ADMC) to cater for a projected 5000 students by 2014. The campus, which was one of the first HCTHCT sites, was originally designed to house 800 students. There are currently 3000 students at ADMC, who are accommodated by way of the original temporary classrooms and facilities.
The existing program disciplines of general education, business, information technology, aviation, engineering and communications will be housed in purpose-built four-storey facilities on the super campus.
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Press contacts:
Higher Colleges of Technology
Paul Lancaster
HCTHCT Publications Coordinator
Tel: +971 (0) 2 404 8543.
Mobile: +971 (0) 50 616 0964.
Email: paul.lancaster@hct.ac.ae
Siemens LLC
Uta Apel
Head of Media Relations
T: +971 4 366 0441
F: +971 4 366 0031
M: +971 55 200 1151
Uta.apel@siemens.com
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