DOHA - Architects from Qatar have been invited by the Dubai Municipality and international elevator giant ThyssenKrupp Elevator to submit their entries for a Tall Emblem Structure in Dubai City.
ThyssenKrupp Elevator has announced the opening and registration for the the 11th edition of the prestigious Architecture Award. Held in collaboration with Dubai Municipality, this unique competition aims to foster creative, yet pragmatic new visions, for developing a tall emblem structure, within a dedicated site in Dubai. The award is being organised under the auspices of the prestigious International Union of Architects.
"Our goal is to promote and reveal the potency of new work" said Javier del Pozo, CEO of ThyssenKrupp Elevator Southern Europe, Africa & Middle East, adding that the Architecture Award was launched by the company, as a way to engage professionals in producing outstanding ideas for major cities undergoing important transformations.
One of the main reasons for the interest in Qatar's architects is the fact that the nation's popularity is a product of its architecture; which is a mix between the beautiful and vibrant culture, heritage of the country and innumerable modern structures coupled with the striking architectural designs as a result of state of the art technologies Doha has become home to, the company said.
"Qatar's skyline is surely one of the fastest growing in the region, if not the world, and continues to grow in beauty due largely by the input from Doha's world class architectural community, said GHD General Manager Middle East David Ryan.
"These buildings are just another testament to Qatar's development as an extraordinary destination for global business, commerce and travel. This is a great opportunity to showcase our team's unique talents. We are very excited to be invited to take part in such a competition and look forward to seeing what designs our architects from around the region can create", he added.
The award is a way to engage professionals in producing outstanding ideas for major cities undergoing important transformations. The project theme ranges from institutional buildings, sports and transportation facilities, to urban planning projects and community spaces.
A jury of recognised architects from seven countries and business professionals will review the submissions and select winning projects for awards. "We are seeking state of the art unique designs that provide a 'return on investment' to the public by attending to issues of green building and local climate; are responsive to townscape and scenic aspects; include facilities for recreation, entertainment and conferencing," said del Pozo.
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