Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has chosen Hopkins Architects and WSP Group as architects and engineer to develop the Dh16 billion masterplan to expand the complex and its surrounding area.
The new development will incorporate Landmark Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road by the Emirates Towers, along with shopping outlets, residential developments, parking facilities and links to the Dubai light rail Metro system.
Hopkins and WSP will be responsible for developing a 130,000 square metre mixedused development within the DWTC district.
"Our aim is that this first phase of the DWTC masterplan will incorporate iconic design and inspiring architec ture. To this end, we have selected two of the world's leading companies to help us achieve this goal," said Helal Saeed Al Marri, director general of Dubai World Trade Centre.
"We are confident that the architectural plans they are developing will contribute to the creation of one of the world's leading business districts, at the heart of Dubai," he added.
By Emirates Today Staff
© Emirates Today 2006
