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Message: <blockquote data-quote="aragon" data-source="post: 5833716" data-attributes="member: 134516"> <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/17.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> this death-star like sphere is a design proposal for the RAK convention and exhibition centre in the new city development, ras al khaimah. it was designed by rem koolhaas and reiner de graaf of OMA architects. the building is made of glass and steel constructed in a giant sphere and located beside a long and low exhibition space next to it. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/51.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> currently awaiting completion, this art deco inspired building will house a hotel and residences. 'the burj dubai lake hotel' stands at 306 meters next to the duabi mall and the burj dubai lake.  <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/aaaa.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> also near completion is 'the bay gate', a 40-floor tower in dubai's business bay area. its windows appear to fade away at the sides while the base is wrapped in a multi-floor glass atrium. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/49.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> named the 'G tower', this building was designed by YOO, a design company owned by philippe stark and john hitchcox. its geometric and grid-like exterior is set to be complete this summer. it is located in the city of arabia, just outside dubai. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/28.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> madrid's a-cero architects led by joaquin torres has designed a new tower for the city of dubai. 'the wave tower' is a high-rise proposed to be installed on the city's waterfront, the first skyscraper to do so. the tall tower, which appears to float in the sea, is connected to land by a gently curved bridge which mimics the waves of the gulf sea. the building is under development and will be in the madiant al arab district. it will stand at 370 meters and have 92 floors wrapped in a double skin glass facade. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/18.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'the pixel tower' by light architecture is on the palm jebel ali overlooking the lagoon and bay. the building's twisted core gives it a light and flexible appearance. the 45 degree twist allows the uppermost apartments to have optimal views, despite the buildings footprint. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/19.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'the REEM media building' is also designed by light architecture and is located in abu dhabi. it was designed to reflect traditional arab architecture, focusing around the patio and pool. the facade features an immense 34 by 9 meter projection screen which can be seen from the city's coastline. the building is also able to be dismantled and reconstructed on another site. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/30.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> real estate mogul donald trump is also part of the architectural plans of dunai, along with nakheel hotels he plans to build a 255 meter 'trump hotel' on a man-made island in dubai. with 60 stories, the 5 star hotel will also house some luxury apartments. the building has been designed by atkins architects. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/31.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> jean nouvel submitted this proposal for the dubai opera house. the futuristic building is meant to differentiate itself from 'the vulgar hotels and office buildings' of dubai. its design resembles a cliff face or a waterfall and is capped with a giant dome featuring a semi-permeable skin. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/35.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> conceived of as a gateway to the city of dubai, norway's snohetta architects designed this cobra like building complex. the project was commisioned by sheik saud and rakeen of ras al-khaimah. the design is meant to create an icon to serve as an entry point to the city. covering over 300,000 square meters of land, the building will house a congress center, exhibition space, shopping center and 3 hotels. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/52.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'the providence tower' is currently under construction and expected to be complete in 2010. it features 57 floors and is located in dubai's financial district. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/39.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'the infinity tower' is designed by skidmore owings and merrill and is located directly on dubai's waterfront. when complete it will be the world's tallest tower to feature a 90-degree twist. it will be used for luxury apartments and services, with all sides of the building featuring optimal views. the building's interior structure will feature a a concrete column, shaped like a helix. each floor has a slight 1.2 degree twist to compose the full 90 degrees. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/37.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> ajman is a small island territory 20 km outside of duabi, which is also the united arab emirates smallest state. a large master plan is under way to transform the city's waterfront. existing elements will be added onto and a series of new buildings will also be constructed. the whole plan cover 26 hectares of land area. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/33.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> in addition to the proposed opera house in dubai, jean nouvel is also currently working on the design for the louvre abu dhabi. the museum's new location will be located on saadiyat island (the happiness island) right next to the new branch of the guggenheim museum. nouvel's louvre features a giant sun shade which hangs ominously over the island. it is planned to be completed by 2012 at a cost of 83 million euros.  <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/34.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> as mentioned, saadiyat island will also be home to new york's guggenheim museum designed by frank o. gehry. the new branch will provide 30,000 square meters of space in typical gehry fashion. a series of interconnected forms will make up the buildings structure on the island. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/56.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'the almas tower' or diamond tower is a 360 meter skyscraper currently under construction in dubai's jumeirah lake owners development, where it will be the tallest structure. it will have 74 floors mostly commercial space with a few service floors. it was designed by atkins architects for nakheel properties and will be completed this year.  <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/21.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> the 255 meter 'stellar tower' was designed by london-based architects, make. it was commissioned to honour the late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan. located on ittihad square, the building features a geometric, dress shaped exterior which will house offices, a hotel and commercial space. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/24.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> due for completion later this year, this 43 story office tower was designed by jean nouvel. the building is located in doha, qatar. the exterior is made from glass covered in a metal skin that is designed based on a traditional islamic pattern.  <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/32.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> the design for abu dhabi's performing arts centre was conceived of by zaha hadid. the building is meant to house music, theatre and dance, located on saadiyat island along with the new louvre and guggenheim museum's. the island was intended to be a 'beacon for cultural experience and exchange' by abu dhabi's ruler, sheikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan.  <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/55.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'the burj al alam' or world tower is a 108 story, 501 meter high skyscraper currently being constructed in dubai's business bay area. designed by nihon architects, the building's form is based on the form of a flower. when complete it will be among the tallest building in the world. the top of the building will be finished with a 6 story turkish bath and sky garden, when construction is completed in 2010.  <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/40.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'tameer towers' was proposed as a sustainable skyscraper, designed by gensler architects. the development will include six 72 story towers with a diamond shaped base. set to be complete in 2011, the towers will be shaded by a series of landscaped terraces. inside, apartments, hotels, shops and office will fill p the space.  <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/25.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> royal haskoning architects were invited by nakeel development to create a masterplan design for pal jebel ali, off the coast of dubai. their winning design includes sports facilities, housing, retail and office space. the design also features an iconic bridge connecting to the main towers <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/27.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'the apeiron hotel' will be a 7-star hotel built on an island off of dubai. the arched 185 meter tall hotel will cost 500 million USD. it will have 350 luxury suites that will only be accessible by yacht and helicopter. designed by sybarite uk, the hotel features its own lagoon, beaches, cinemas and at gallery. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/29.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> hydropolis is a company who produces underwater resorts in places all over the world, including dubai. its 220 suites will sit 66 feet below the persian gulf. cost issues and concerns over the project's environmental impact have halted the project which was originally expected to be completed this year. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/47.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> tvs architects were commissioned by dubai properties to design 'vision tower', a 51 story office building in the business bay district. the tower features a canted and bent glass facade to light its 650,00 square feet of office space <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/20.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> rem koolhaas's OMA architects collaborated with porsche design to create the 'porsche towers' in dubai's business bay. the two building complex features a cylindrical tower and a hallow slab which is glassed in the center. the project is currently under construction. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/43.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'the empire tower' is located in the heart of dubai. it uses an array of splayed vertical layers which are unified at the bottom and rise up into the sky with gentle curves. it measures 230 meters overlooking the sea and nearby parks. <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u260/fani_l/22.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> 'the palm tower' is as its name implies, inspired by the trunk of a palm tree. it is located in the center of jumeirah village. it measures 150 meters tall holding offices, retail space and gardens. designed by sybarite uk, it contains 60,000 square meters of interior space. 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