RETAIL AND F&B
16 OFFICES IN 4 CONTINENTS
PITTSBURGH, USA CLEVELAND, USA
JACKSONVILLE, USA ATLANTA, USA
40+years of experience in MENA region, ASIA & USA
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Commercial
Destination Development
Development Creation
Economic Feasibility Studies
Education
Engineering
F&B
Health & Wellness
High-rise
Hospitality
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Island Developments
Lighting Design
Market Analysis
Master Planning & City Planning
Mixed-use
Nature Reserves
Pre-development Studies
Project Management
Public & Civic
Public Realm & Landscape
Residential
Retail
Site Supervision
Sustainability
Vision
Waterfront Developments
DÜSSELDORF, GER
BRATISLAVA, SVK
CAIRO, EGY
AMMAN, HKJ
RIYADH, KSA
DUBAI, UAE RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE
ABU DHABI, UAE
MUMBAI, IND
KOCHI, IND
DELHI, IND
$12billion of design+built work over the past15years
Limitless creativity. Expert strategy. Unparalleled results.
Established by internationally renowned American design professionals with over 40 years of experience in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the USA, AE7 is a global leader in destination development, healthcare, higher education, residential, corporate and commercial design, and planning. The Partners from AE7 have been working as a group for over 20 years. Now with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Europe, Jordan, Egypt, KSA and the USA, the firm’s design practice is led by industry innovators committed to delivering the extraordinary.
At AE7, our goal is to listen to our clients and to comprehensively understand their needs so we can provide superior service, iterate to the best possible outcome, and deliver groundbreaking projects that are responsive to our clients’ vision on every level. We are passionate about the power of exceptional design: Our philosophy is to nurture a better future and environment, to improve life and to motivate the human spirit through thoughtful and inspired design.
With a multidisciplinary team of more than 600 people who collaborate in 16 offices across four continents, we bring together
a diverse set of international talent to provide full-service architecture and engineering design for some of the most prestigious projects in the world. Over the last 15 years alone, we have designed, managed and are currently supervising more than US$12 billion in construction projects. Our combined masterplans and developments cover more than 350 square kilometers in total land area. Our expertise covers nine market sectors: healthcare and wellness; development; science and technology; higher education; destination developments; commercial and corporate; hospitality; residential; and primary and secondary schools.
Our innovative designs continue to enrich and inspire, from sophisticated hospitals to skyscrapers exceeding 700 meters in height to the largest crystalline lagoon in the heart of one of the most premier luxury communities in the world. No matter what we undertake, all of our planning and design work stems from creative solutions, attentiveness to client needs, knowledgebased strategy, and a drive to make life better through inspiring and intuitive design. A holistic, interdisciplinary approach allows us to realize the most unique end-user experiences, offer the best commercial results to clients, and consistently create new benchmarks for excellence around the globe.
MANILA, PHL
THE RESPONSIBLE EXPERIENCE SUSTAINABILITY
Through the use of industry tools, material research, best practices and community partnerships, AE7 strives to be a leader in sustainable environments. AE7 is committed to incorporating Green Building and Sustainable Design in our projects. Our team includes LEED accredited Architects and Interior Designers that are familiar with the goals of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and use these resources to design environmentally responsible and resource efficient buildings. The construction industry is one of the biggest waste producers on the planet and Architects can play a role in curbing that waste. AE7 utilizes specifications to describe how to control construction waste and specifies products that can be sustainably harvested, recycled or reused.
When incorporating sustainability into our work we focus on energy efficiency, sustainable site planning, water efficiency, conservation of materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Utilizing energy modelling, daylighting studies, and specifying energy saving mechanical and electrical systems are the best solutions to creating an energy efficient building. A life cycle analysis done by AE7 can help a client understand that a new environmentally sound system may cost more now, but will pay them back in energy savings
in the near future. Our approach concentrates on planning, designing, constructing and managing projects from a more sustainable perspective rather than checking items off of the certification requirements list. Education and community groups are also valuable in remaining up to date with the technology trends and practices. Learning about the latest sustainable materials and construction practices is something AE7’s employees do regularly through our membership with the Green Building Alliance and Continuing Education Courses. How buildings use energy efficiently is paramount.
Our decision is to focus more on the challenges our projects face and working to better accommodate the people and the environment rather than working toward LEED certification. With sustainability becoming the design norm, we are incorporating many Green concepts into our work to better interior and exterior surroundings for occupants which allows us to work with the client to achieve these sustainable goals without pushing certain ideas to achieve certification.
Sustainability is about the future and AE7 will remain invested in the movement to create a better built environment for the world’s posterity.
DELIVERY OF THE EXPERIENCE CONCEPT VISUALIZATION METHOD
Key to the success of any project is a clear understanding of the project’s goals. AE7’s Concept Visualization Method (CVM) organically moves the client’s stakeholders through the programming phase of a project. It is designed to spark ideas and expand possibilities through guided discussion, visualization, benchmarking, and instant feedback.
THE PROCESS
Ask questions. What can be substituted in a space? What can be combined with something else? What can be adapted? Can you modify or magnify an existing process or space? Can you change the use of a space? What can be eliminated? How can spaces or adjacencies be rearranged? What is your project growth or contraction?
Live in-person programming, using massing volumes and diagrams
What is the experience that is to be achieved with this space or building(s)
Virtual Reality, 3-D Graphics, Animations/Walkthroughs
Evaluating pros and cons of options
A facility program that has been agreed upon by the stakeholders in the matter of days instead of weeks.
RETAIL
In a digital age where online shopping is only one click away, a “real” development needs to create a rich vibrant environment, so customers will keep returning for unique memorable experiences. Flexible retail developments need to adapt to an ever-changing shopping experience. Constantly evolving store concepts, personalizing the shopping experience, experimental pop-up stores, shop-in-shop leasing approaches, omni-channel shopping, and a focus on each brand’s social purpose and environmental stewardship are some of the critical factors in designing retail stores and their interaction with digitally savvy customers.
Ranked #13 Retail Architecture Firm by BD+C
$2+billion in Construction Cost
1.9km
World’s Largest Night Market
45,000sm of F&B designed
12+million sqft
GLA Designed and Planned Retail
1km
World’s Longest Indoor Ski Slope - Meydan One
380m
Worlds Largest Dancing Water Fountain - Meydan One 22 Food Halls
Meydan One Mall
Dubai, UAE
Project Size
15,776,000 sq.ft / 1,465,600 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Economic Feasibility Studies
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Retail Planning & Design
Vision
The Meydan One Mall is an exceptional new shop-play-dine destination. It combines shopping, leisure and entertainment in one elegant, unforgettable district that truly elevates the traditional shopping experience.
With over 650 units of chain, boutique and high-end stores, Meydan offers something for every shopper and every style - yet shopping is just the beginning of the Meydan experience. More than a hundred restaurants, cafés and food kiosks are located throughout the mall, offering many flavors of culinary delights. Diners and shoppers can also be entertained by the sights and sounds of the largest dancing fountain in the world.
Shoppers will meander through Meydan One Mall and enjoy the unique districts within the mall. Central Canyon, a 1,315-square foot long retail gallery, features high-end luxury brands and breathtaking views of the Dubai Water Canal, the majestic dancing fountain, and to the south, the Crystal Lagoon.
For the adventurer, Meydan One Mall offers countless sports-themed events and activities, including indoor football, basketball, volleyball, squash, racquetball, paddleball, table tennis, badminton, indoor cricket, mixed martial arts, boxing, and softball. Even extreme sports enthusiasts can find their place at the BMX course, skateboarding park, or the rock climbing wall. Finally, spanning over half a mile, Meydan One Mall will lead visitors to the world’s longest indoor ski slope.
332, 966 m2 Gross Leasable Area (GLA)
580 Retail Shops
100 x 80 m Retractable Skylight
190 F&B Outlets
21 Screen Cinema
12,600 Car Parking Spaces
30,000 Grand Civic Plaza Occupants
400 m Central Canyon
25,800 m2 Dancing Water Fountain
1 km Indoor Ski Slope
2,440 keys 9 Hotels
10 minutes From Dubai International Airport
LUXURY
Souk Jubail
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Size
498,300 sq.ft / 46,300 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Retail Planning & Design
As the main retail and commercial district in the Jubail Island masterplan, Souk Al Jubail is positioned strategically at the entrance to the development off the Yas Island Highway. The Souk is envisioned as having a town center feel with a curated mix of retail, F&B, residential, commercial office and a centralized public park amenity.
The vision of Souq Al Jubail Town Center is to create a true mixed-use, urban and suburban lifestyle destination for both visitors and residents alike.
Souk Al Jubail Town Center will be developed with the three pillars of sustainability in mind: social, environmental and economic viability. The Client is interested in achieving an Estidama 2 Pearl rating for all buildings within the Souk Al Jubail area.
Situated in the heart of the overall Jubail Island masterplan, the Souq Al Jubail Town Center will be one of the key nodes of Jubail island development that will add a dimension of entertainment with a broad mix of green area, offices and retail offerings. In the intention of a business park principles, all the facilities will create a framework for a work & live community for both visitors and future residents of the development.
FEATURES
Project Size
1,620,000 sq.ft / 150,250 sq.m
Services
Programming
Concept Design Architecture
207 R ETAIL S TORES
12 S CREEN C INEMA
40 C AFES/R ESTAURANTS
2,400 PARKING S PACE
678,000 SF G ROSS L EASABLE A REA
150 R OOM H OTEL
Hilltown Istanbul Stapleton
Istanbul, Turkey
The design for Hilltown Istanbul Stapleton brings together an open air retail town center concept with two levels of interior retail stores, 3,000 parking spaces, cinema, and 250 key hotel. A naturally sloping site allows the multiple program elements to be stacked on top of one another and provide for access for each element around the site. The result of the program elements and site constraints lead to a hill town concept.
The open air town center is articulated by a collection of main street architectural styles to create a collection of buildings built over time. Public plazas and pedestrian streets organize retail, restaurants and cafes, opening up to panoramic views down the hill side, and creating accent points to naturally connect to lower levels.
Skylights, atriums and entries bring natural light down into the two levels of interior retail, a key design element to keep the multiple retail levels connected to one another. Larger retail tenants occupy the lowest level of the site where natural light and access are limited. This is a mixed use project to be developed over a 100,252 sqm land in Maltepe, Istanbul. The project is planned to comprise a multi-story shopping mall, indoor and outdoor entertainment facilities and a hotel. The project site was leased for 49 years.
*Architect of Record: Elkus Manfredi Architects
AE7 Staff and Role: Philip Wilkinson (Project Design Architect)
The Shops at Hudson Yards
New York, NY USA
Project
Services
Concept Design
Architecture
Branding
Landscape Architecture
Programming
The Shops at Hudson Yards is part of the largest development in Manhattan, bringing together 12 million square feet of residential, commercial and office space over the west rail yards. The shops occupy the base of two towers, each over 1,000 feet tall designed by KPF. The retail plan brings together multiple pedestrian entry points around the site, connecting to the High Line, 10th Avenue, a new public park, and subway station. A grand atrium on the west side faces a new park and the Hudson River. The atrium connects the multiple retail levels, culminating at the upper level food hall, restaurants and cinema. The Shops include a 250,000 sf department store, 310,000 sf of luxury retail, 50,000 sf food market, and 80,000 sf food hall, 100,000 sf of restaurants, and a 60,000 sf cinema. The design integrates the site constraints and multiple program uses into a unique vertical retail center.
*Architect of Record: KPF Architects
Retail Design Architect: Elkus Manfredi Architects
AE7 Staff and Role: Philip Wilkinson (Retail Project Design Architect)
LEVEL 5 FOOD HALL AND CINEMA
LEVEL 5 - RESTAURANTS & CINEMA
RETAIL
D EPARTMENT STORE
RESTAURANT
OFFICE
CINEMA
FEATURES
250,000 SF DEPARTMENT STORE
310,000 SF LUXURY RETAIL
50,000 SF FOOD MARKET
80,000 SF FOOD HALL
100,000 SF OF RESTAURANTS
60,000 SF CINEMA
PHILIP WILKINSON, JR 65
Nad Al Sheba Mall
Dubai, UAE
Project Size
1.3 million sq.ft / 123,600 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Market Analysis
Master Planning
Project Management
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
The Nad Al Sheba Mall is a 1.2-million-square-foot retail development that will complement a nearby 2.5-million-square-foot residential community currently under construction. The threestory mall consists of 500,000 square feet of retail space, including 200 shops, restaurants and entertainment outlets. A supermarket, department stores, multi-screen cinema, medical center, and fitness center will create a full-service destination. A multi-level parking garage will ensure convenient accommodation for all guests.
The mall will be the focal point of the community and a hub for shopping, dining and leisure for residents and visitors.
Murcia Mall Riyadh,
KSA
Project Size
2,314,240 sq.ft / 215,000 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Structural Design Vision
The Murcia Mall has been envisioned as a year round destination for entertainment, retail, food and beverage, wellness and culture. The approximately 215,000 square meter project is located along Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Road and a 5 minute drive from King Khalid International Airport in North Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Murcia Mall is part of the Murcia Residential Development in North Riyadh being developed by the National Housing Company. The project program components include a mall with retail outlets, F&B, a cinema, food court, hypermarket, anchor retail, cultural center, sports lounge and men and women’s Fitness Centers.
Making it a true destination, other development at the mall includes ani ntegrated 4-star hotel, public events plaza, dynamic and interactive fountain, and water lagoon. Mall’s infrastructure will be accommodating of all model of transportation with an iconic and interactive pedestrian bridge, surface parking, access roads and integrated parking garage. Walking and bicycle trails, landscape, and naturally landscaped areas and Boardwalks along an enhanced natural Wadi will enhance customer journey beyond shopping and entertainment at the mall alone.
A Wadi Village comprised of 1 and 2 story small F&B and Retail buildings will be located along an exterior walking street.
Ha Long Star Development
Ha Long, Vietnam
Project Size
4 million sq.ft / 371,400 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Structural Design
Vision
This lifestyle destination, mixed-use development consists of a one-of-a-kind retail mall plus residential and hotel towers spread over 15 acres. The retail component is a six-story mall that includes a boardwalk at the lower level with cinemas and a food court on the sixth level, totaling nearly 748,000 square feet of built up area (BUA). For the residential component, 1,100 one- and two-bedroom units are distributed over the six towers. There are two 250-key hotel towers to accommodate visitors enjoying the unique retail and leisure destination and its breathtaking views. The site is located on an undulating green hill facing the Ha Long Bay, providing a magnificent view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. The public spaces focus on maximizing views and have been kept at the forefront of the design process.
LEVEL 01
RETAIL
SPECIALTY RETAIL
F&B
AND FOOD HALL
F&B KIOSKS
HOTEL TICKETING
BOH/MEP
Al Maryah Central
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Size
2,800,000 sq.ft / 260,130 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Master Planning
Vision
Currently under construction, AL Maryah Central is a vibrant community with over 400 retail stores, 100 dinning options, 21 movie screens, 1 hotel, and 4 urban parks. Bustling with amenities and centrally located, Al Maryah is a true urban destination that offer culture, walkability, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Al Maryah Central extends to the retail experience started at The Galleria west along the central axis of Al Maryah Island. The mixed-use retail center creates 1,450,000 square feet of GLA over four floors, including luxury retail store, cafes, cinema, restaurants, food halls, pray rooms, 200 room hotel, 400 residential apartments and 4,000 parking spaces.
The project is organized around a central atrium on the east west axis connecting pedestrian entries and below grade functions to upper level restaurants and the food hall. Restaurants and cafes are strategically located to create upper level uses drawing guests up thru the four levels of the project, as well as at entries of the project to active surround streets and plazas.
The north atrium is anchored by the first international Macy’s department store and a 60,000 square foot cinema while the south atrium is anchor by Bloomingdale’s, exterior gardens and prayer rooms, and connect to the 200 five start hotel.
*Architect of Record: Elkus Manfredi Architects AE7 Staff and Role: Philip Wilkinson (Project Design Manager)
The Galleria
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Size
360,000 sq.ft / 33,500 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Vision
The Galleria is the keystone retail gallery for the Sowwah Central business district on Al Maryah Island, weaving together Class A office space, two luxury hotels and 4,000 parking spaces with 360,000 sf of luxury retail stores. The Galleria is organized around a Great Room, creating a civic scale interior room, bringing together two levels of retail brands in a 66’ high atrium with panoramic views to Abu Dhabi. The Great Room creates a grand entry gateway on the street side, curving gracefully into the side galleries, and opens up to the reflecting pool and pedestrian promenade. Restaurant and food halls activate and engage the waterfront promenade, while pedestrian connections link to the surrounding buildings.
Awards
• LEED Gold
• Divine Detail: Award of Merit on behalf of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) ME
• GCC Hospitality and Leisure Project of the Year Award from Middle East Architect
2ND LEVEL PLAN
130
Luxury Brands
25 Restaurants
4,000 Parking spaces
R ESTAURANT TOWER RETAIL
BOH
PARKING
CIRCULATION
66’ high
Atrium with Panoramic Views to Abu Dhabi
Project Size
1.07 million sq.ft / 100,000 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
Palm Jumeirah Redevelopment
Dubai, UAE
Palm Jumeirah is the world’s largest man-made island and is comprised of a 2- kilometer long trunk, a crown made up of 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent, creating the easily recognized “palm” shape.
The Palm project was launched in 2001 by Nakheel with land reclamation starting in the same year. Since then, the tourism, leisure and retail elements of the island have been developed, creating a spectacular, world-renowned residential and tourist destination.
After almost a decade, the client recognized improvement opportunities to build on the initial masterplan. This included simplifying overall pedestrian accessibility, creating a main trunk boulevard, introducing new retail opportunities, increasing beach activities and elevating brand visibility.
Night Markets
Dubai, UAE
Project Size
1.76 million sq.ft / 164,000 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
Spanning about 60 hectares, the Night Market Development parcel is populated with shopping warehouse structures with 164,000 square meters of built-up area. The project development is framed with a spacious, 2-kilometer long waterfront promenade and divided into a series of walkable modular “villages.” Each village is marked by traditional Dhow boats used in the region, providing a unique strolling experience and an attraction for visitors. The project is constructed with prefabricated building systems, allowing light and easy construction, development flexibility and optimized future tenant fit-out. The project also provides efficient energy consumption with minimal need for air conditioning by taking advantage of prevailing winds, natural ventilation, and cooler night conditions.
15.3 km2
Shopping and Dining Destination
1.9 km
World’s Largest Night Market
5,300 Shops
96
Quayside cafes and restaurants
By Road and Water
Project Size
653,400 sq.ft / 60,700 sq.m
Services
Feasibility Study
Conceptual Design
Architecture
Benchmarking & Precedence Analysis
Due Diligence Study
Interior Design
Master Planning
Site Analysis / Selection
Parking Planning
Landscape Architecture
Programming
Renderings
Space Planning
Ohio Riverfront Development
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
This mixed-use project is situated on the Ohio River north of Pittsburgh’s West End Bridge and west of the historic Manchester neighborhood in the city’s North Side. The development includes residential units, retail and restaurants, a boutique cinema experience, a performance theatre and an office tower all oriented around a thirty-one story, five-star luxury hotel tower.
The objective of the project is to create a transit-oriented development with a focus on connections to the river for residents and the public. View corridors and terracing buildings draw people through the project and down to the river to enjoy several water-oriented amenities such as a Crystal Lagoon urban beach, a full marina, a performance pier, the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and a Ferris wheel perched over the river with dramatic views to The Point. Sustainability is an important issue to this development and many green strategies are incorporated into the design, such as bio-filtration water features, storm water reuse, parks and open spaces, green roofs and daylighting. This development will be a “first-day” visitor attraction with all-encompassing amenities unmatched in the region.
Project Size
2.4 million sq.ft / 222,970 sq.m
Services
Feasibility Study
Conceptual Design
Master Planning
Retail Centered Mixed-use Development
Michigan, USA
This masterplan is designed as a sustainable destination development and 24-hour community that balances a truly mixed-use program with experience-based design. The program accommodates residential, retail, grocery, theater, fitness, a design center, F&B, office, and parking spread over 2.4 million square feet.
AE7 studied three design concepts as a way to determine the highest and best use for the site, opportunities for development, framework strategies, and open space networks. The design focuses on a mixed-use development positioned around retail, specialty F&B, and open public spaces while creating a civic ‘heart’ for the project. The masterplan creates a true destination development that fully encompasses the live-work-play ethos and aspires to set a new standard for shopping, dining and nightlife.
Project Size
865,000 sq.ft / 80,360 sq.m
Services
Feasibility Study
Architecture
Sustainable Design
Master Planning
Branding
Parking Planning
Landscape Architecture
Programming
Space Planning
Ninth & Penn Mixed-Use Development
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
This mixed-use project is a public-private partnership (P3) centered around the redevelopment of a multi-story parking structure in downtown Pittsburgh. Following the demolition of the existing garage, a new, highly efficient seven-level parking garage with a total of 935 parking spaces will be constructed.
The development’s vision is to create a mixed-use destination that celebrates the spirit of the surrounding Cultural District. The redevelopment plan is designed to enhance the district by creating a series of experience drivers. Those include the Cultural District, restaurants and nightlife, health and wellness, terrace lifestyle, sustainable transportation, and urban living.
The design crafts a residential development that balances experience-based design, sustainable development and programming requirements. The proposed plan also adds a range of active uses to the parking program to complement the life and energy of the Cultural District. The residential towers and lofts will add 275 new residences to the district in Phases 1 - 3, along with restaurants, cafes, retail stores, a boutique market, and possible cultural venues.
8TH S TREET P ROMENADE
9TH S TREET F
Project Size
10,759,325 sq.ft / 999,574 sq.m
Services: Architecture
Economic Feasibility Studies
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Market Analysis
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design Vision
Deira Waterfront Development
Dubai, UAE
Deira is one of the oldest communities in Dubai, rich in traditions and culture. It’s also one of the region’s most important economic hubs, a place where the city’s success was born and continues to grow. Deira Waterfront Development is located in the northern portion of the existing Deira District, across the street from the old Souqs and fronting the famous Dubai Creek. Through extensive planning exercises, this masterplan sensitively addressed unique cultural values and heritage as well as sentiments and aspirations for the creek experience. One of the important parts of the masterplan is close integration of the project with upcoming expansions of the Deira Wharfage and growing opportunities for merchants to conduct traditional business. The masterplan also carefully adds various missing components, such as urban plazas, parks, dedicated pedestrian or bicycle routes and links to multiple transportation hubs. The mixed-use nature of the program includes traditional retail shops backed by residential apartments, multiple hotel venues, dedicated commercial zones, transit-oriented hubs, structured parking garages, dedicated storage areas and community facilities. All this was only possible through a comprehensive study of the existing urban character of the city and specific needs of local businesses, residents and tourists. Deira is evolving and innovating by thoughtfully blending past, present and future in this rapidly growing city.
Plot 03
Total BUA: 163,650 sqm
Total GLA: 4,100 sqm
Total GFA: 100,994 sqm
No. of Parking: 959
Consist of 4 Mixed use Towers, 1 main plaza
Plot 11
Total BUA: 14,000 sqm
Total GLA: 1,210 sqm
Total GFA: 11,412 sqm
No. of Parking: 0
Consist of 3 G+5 Mixed Use Buildings
Plot 13
Total BUA: 108,260 sqm
Total GLA: 9,770 sqm
Total GFA: 62,659 sqm
No. of Parking: 725
Consist of 13 Mixed use Buildings
Plot 16
Total BUA: 60,650 sqm
Total GLA: 8,420 sqm
Total GFA: 36,977 sqm
No. of Parking: 436
Consist of 14 Mixed use Buildings.
Plot 04
Total BUA: 37,140 sqm
Total GLA: 4,460 sqm
Total GFA: 25,000 sqm
No. of Parking: 158
Consist of Transition hub Designed within a MixedUse Building
Plot 12
Total BUA: 54,050 sqm
Total GLA: 5,375 sqm
Total GFA: 28,430 sqm
No. of Parking: 307
Consist of 5 Mixed use Buildings with 2 common basements
Plot 14
Total BUA: 64,300
Total GLA: 1,555 sqm
Total GFA: 42,686 sqm
No. of Parking: 393
Consist of 4 Mixed use Buildings
Plot 19
Total BUA: 35,170 sqm
Total GLA: 488 sqm
Total GFA: 25,187 sqm
No. of Parking: 144
Consist of 5 Star Hotel Compound
610,200
700+
1,400
77,500
40+
8,000+
35,400
2,200
721,200
Plot 3 - Plaza with dry fountain at the center of a quad including Retail base, 4 Star Hotel, Hotel Apartment Tower, Office Tower and Residential
Residential Tower
Plot 13 - Street level retail and Office and Residential buildings above
Plot 11 - Pedestrian oriented street level retail and Office and Residential buildings above
Construction photos of Plot 11 & 13
Plot 13 - Pedestrian oriented street level retail and Office and Residential buildings above
Plot 16 - Waterfront development including retail, F&B and 4 story Residential
Plot 16 - Waterfront development including retail, F&B and 4 story Residential
Plot 16 - Waterfront development including retail, F&B and 4 story Residential ground plane amenities
Plot 16 - F&B Courtyard
Plot 19 - 5 Star Hotel Drop-off
Plot 19 - 5 Star Hotel
Gate Tower
Dubai, UAE
Project Size
927,850 sq.ft / 86,200 sq.m
Services:
Architecture
Economic Feasibility Studies
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
As an iconic threshold to the Dubai Water Canal, the Gate Tower marks the entrance to a new era in Dubai.
This mixed use development consists of a hotel, apartments, retail, parking and connections to Safa Park. The lower levels of this structure will host a unique mall that includes a retail bridge that spans the canal to connect both bases, as well as connecting to the Safa Park. There will be space for 247 retail shops and 67 food and beverage outlets. There will also be parking bays for 3,700 cars.
The design of this tower includes elevated gardens and pools for the various inhabitants of the hotel and apartments. Included in the design are eight levels of dramatic bridge structures on top. The bridges, being the symbol of the gate, will include a private, luxury club and luxury suites for the hotel. At this level, all units hold a commanding view of the Arabian Gulf and the canal.
The Shops at Tanforan
California, USA
Project Size
605,000 sq.ft / 56,200 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Retail Planning & Design
Vision
205,450 ft2
Commercial: Office + Retail
400,000 ft2
Parking Garage
1,130 Parking Spaces
AE7 team created a master plan that reimagines an aging underperforming mall into a new transit-oriented health and wellness mixed-use destination. The plan breathes new life into the development with office, entertainment, and F&B venues for the workers and the community. Promoting healthy lifestyle and drawing daily visitors are a health-focused grocery store with pronounced curbside pickup as well as a next-door health and wellness center. Wellness pavilion and destination food hall will be housed in the former Sears location and link back to the existing mall. It further connects to mass transit. The food hall design accommodates multiple vendors and promotes food as entertainment.
NetZero office buildings will be added to the development including flex tech-centric office. Providing ample parking solutions and leveraging amenities of the of the pavilion and the retail mall, the office buildings will be a premier location to work as well as play.
The new pedestrian-oriented district maximizes usable land through smart design and reuse of existing buildings. The master plan brings to the area a health-centric destination for all day enjoyment of those who live nearby, those who work there, and even visitors looking for new experiences.
FEATURES
400 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Project Size
44 acres | 18 hectars
Services
Architecture
Pre-Development Studies
Master Planning
300,000 SF OF RETAIL STORES AND MARKETS
360,000 SF OF MEDICAL OFFICE/RESEARCH
8,100 PARKING SPACES
½ ACRE PUBLIC GREEN AND TOWN CENTER
Carillon Mixed-Use Development
Largo, MD, USA
Carillon is a versatile community development for living, working, shopping, wellness and recreation. The mixed-use transit-oriented development is strategically located at the end of the Washington DC Silver and Blue metro lines at the Largo Town Center station, and adjacent to the new UM Capital Region Medical Center. The combination of metro access, advanced medica care, and a walkable residential community create ideal foundation for a versatile, sustainable community.
The master plan transforms the site into residential, town center and medical districts organized around a pedestrian focused promenade down the center of the master plan. The streets and blocks maximize developable area within a carefully consider public realm, to create a welcoming sense of place for the human experience – a place to socialize, to create community and to create a neighborhood.
The master plan is phased to create a flexible plan allowing the plan to address market forces shifting between retail uses, residential apartments, medical office, and medical research without compromised the planning principals.
Project Size
11.5 acres / 4.7 hectars
Services
Pre-development studies
Architecture
Master Planning
Vision
The Keystone Green Mixed-Use Development
Nashville, TN
Spanning over multiple city blocks in a premium midtown location, Keystone Green is mixeduse development tailored to address the needs of young knowledge workers looking for an affordable urban lifestyle. This new district will be a rich, vibrant, engaging experience, with memorable destinations and a 24-hour community. The development will reconnect the now largely underutilized areas to the booming mid-town with urban streetscape, corner cafes, sidewalk storefronts, and open spaces.
The program will feature office, residential, hospitality, retail, and F&B components. To tie these elements together, entertainment, landscape, and parking will be incorporated into the program. An old factory building will undergo adaptive reuse into a community use building to include studios, creative arts, and F&B components. The Pavilion, Public Square, and 35th Street Green will offer open green areas for public use and enjoyment. The development is planned to create innovate, and create.
AE7 completed a study and created a phased master plan for this development.
Project Size
9.,000 sq.ft / 835 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Pre-Development Studies
Vision
Bradock Square Shopping Plaza
LaVale, MD
Braddock Square is a large shopping center in Lavale Maryland with a small outparcel retail building whose façade dates back to the 90’s and is in need of renovation. The client asked that we present two design schemes for a shell renovation, one contemporary and unique to the shopping center and surrounding town, the other more in keeping with the look and feel of the adjacent mall structures. AE7 went beyond considering solely the shell enclosure or the two schemes. We studied from an overall planning approach the modification of the surrounding parking area and how best to maximize the space to introduce outside gathering spaces without compromising the parking quantities. Additionally, in lieu of just the two schemes requested, AE7 explored five designs with varied materials and creative applications, and challenged the use of the small building by capturing rooftop space and provided access to it from both an interior grand stair as well as an exterior façade feature.
As the client was concerned with material selection from a maintenance point of view, AE7 explored composite materials and metal panels with long life cycles. We also incorporated signage into the building design and landscape features. As a result, not only was the shell design considered, but the overall approach, experience and presence of the existing building.
Cool Springs Retail Center
Bethel Park, PA
Project Size
12,800 sq.ft / 1,200 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Pre-Development Studies
Vision
As part of 56 acre master plan development, AE7 design team was tasked with conducting a land development study to determine the best use of a parcel located along Baptist Road. After multiple building typologies were considered a retail facility was the identified as the most feasible option for the site as well as the best return on investment for the owner.
The selected design scheme consists of a 6 unit, shell and core retail building with 12,800 SF. The client, Penn Cove Group Capital, tasked the design team with delivering a “warm dark shell” building with a utility corridor that would allow for perspective tenants to finish the building’s interior as the retail spaces are leased. The design also features a 108 space parking lot, and outdoor patio space for a perspective restaurant tenant.
The completed project features a steel structure with EIFS facade, cultured stone accents, and ample retail storefront glass + garage doors.
Now, the center houses a Bank of America branch, a local favorite Steel Cactus and Sports Clips, with four more leasable units.
HOSPITALITY
COMMERICAL - GROCERY
COMMERCIAL - MIXED-USE OFFICE OVER RETAIL
COMMERICAL - MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL OVER RETAIL
OPEN SPACE / PARKS
SUMMARY
Project Size
39 acres / 16 hectars
Services
Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Vision
L AND A REA 1,698,840 SF TOTAL GFA 418,605 GFA
R ETAIL 94,750 GFA
R ESIDENTIAL 102,335 GFA
H OSPITALITY 98,320 GFA
O FFICE 123,200 GFA
Normandale Town Center
Montgomery, AL
AE7 was engaged to provide a vision study for the redevelopment of the partially vacated Normandale Shopping Mall, a site located roughly 2 miles east of downtown Montgomery. After nearly 2 decades of neglect, the mall property was rendered unsustainable by the early 2000s.
The primary challenge was finding the right blend / mix of commercial and residential of the 450k SF of gross floor area to reanimate the public spaces while maintaining a thriving neighborhood that fit contextually with surrounding community. As the study effort had been completed just prior to HUD’s announcement of Opportunity Zone program, the development has gained much attention from investors.
The deliverables for this project were a Vision Master Plan Study supported by a desktop market analysis which yielded a preliminary report from which to seek investor interest.
F&B
Food and Beverage destinations are vital in an experience economy, transforming eating into entertainment. Modern customers seek dining destinations ranging from food trucks, food halls, and coffee shops, to signature restaurants and celebrity chefs. Each requires a comprehensive understanding of the experiential environment and detailed understanding of the food offering. Delivering a memorable dining experiences is vital to repeated visits, increasing dwell time and delighting our senses. Bon Appétit!
Kai’s Songbird Restaurant
Doha, Qatar
Project Size
6,600 sq.ft / 612 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Pre-Development Studies
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
Creative freedom extends beyond the flavorful menu of Kai. It is embedded within the interior design of the restaurant itself, creating an unimaginable visual, audio, and sensory experience that will leave guests charmed, fascinated, and in pure awe.
From the moment they walk in, guests are greeted with a rich yet delicate symphony of a songbird’s tune, mingling with the lingering smell of green apples stacked from floor to ceiling. Every step moving through a corridor demands one to be nothing but mesmerized, escorted by an open, soul-enriching view of Porto Arabia through the floor-to-ceiling expansive windows.
The end of the corridor breaks into a realm where the glittering Arabian sea meets a mystical and timeless setting inspired by Mayfair’s lush gardens and charming glass conservatories of London, imbued with crystal birds and raindrops hanging from the ceiling, diffracting sunlight into sparkles of color, glistening off the walls. Every glance will have guests enchanted.
With a climate controlled outdoor terrace accompanied by a breathtaking view of the coastal marina and smell of fresh flowers, guests can enjoy the magical offering of Kai’s Songbird independent of seasons or weather.
The Shops at Centerfield
Seoul, South Korea
Project Size
22,600 sq.ft / 2,100 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
The Shops at Centerfield is a food and leisure destination in the heart of the trendy Gangnam district in Seoul, South Korea. The urban locale is thoughtfully populated with restaurants and cafes, where people can come together to dine, meet up, or simply hang out. Connecting Centerfield towers, it is the place to be for affluent professionals, residents, and visitors in downtown Seoul. The space transitions effortlessly from daytime to evening, extending the dining experience into days, nights, and weekends.
The design transforms the existing central underground space of this major transit route into an experience, creating a sophisticated atmosphere with modern design and classic elements. The design styles are inspired by the energy and diversity of the city. A mixture of metals, mirrors, and lights are reminiscent of the sparkling city streets and seamlessly tie the space to its urban surroundings. The individual character of the restaurants is expressed through storefronts, keeping the restaurant interiors open and visually connected to the overall experience. The focus of the design was creating “a space that comes with a purpose.” The Shops not only serves the two connecting towers but also invites everyone in the surrounding area to make the space their own. With an upscale, refined atmosphere and something to offer anyone at any time of day, the popular destination is “MY FAVORITE SPOT IN THE CITY.”
Meydan One Mall | F&B
Dubai, UAE
Project Size
15,607,000 sq.ft / 1,500,000 sq.m
Services:
Architecture
Economic Feasibility Studies
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
The Meydan One Mall is an exceptional new shop-play-dine destination. It combines shopping, leisure and entertainment in one elegant, unforgettable district that truly elevates the traditional shopping experience.
With over 650 units of chain, boutique and high-end stores, Meydan offers something for every shopper and every style - yet shopping is just the beginning of the Meydan experience. More than a hundred restaurants, cafés and food kiosks are located throughout the mall, offering many flavors of culinary delights. Diners and shoppers can also be entertained by the sights and sounds of the largest dancing fountain in the world.
Shoppers will meander through Meydan One Mall and enjoy the unique districts within the mall. Central Canyon, a 1,315-square foot long retail gallery, features high-end luxury brands and breathtaking views of the Dubai Water Canal, the majestic dancing fountain, and to the south, the Crystal Lagoon.
For the adventurer, Meydan One Mall offers countless sports-themed events and activities, including indoor football, basketball, volleyball, squash, racquetball, paddleball, table tennis, badminton, indoor cricket, mixed martial arts, boxing, and softball. Even extreme sports enthusiasts can find their place at the BMX course, skateboarding park, or the rock climbing wall. Finally, spanning over half a mile, Meydan One Mall will lead visitors to the world’s longest indoor ski slope.
CANAL ROOM
MEYDAN ONE
CAfe
CAfe CA
CAfe
CAfe
MEYDAN ONE CANAL ROOM
the e SPLANAD e
Collection of smart casual restaurants
Family friendly
Lively and interactive pedestrian paths
the CANAL ROOM
De-constructed layout, experiential seating pockets
Alignment with leisure and entertainment
Familiar brands, QSR majors and national brands
the e XC h ANG e
Collection of deluxe and chef Tier-1 cafes
See and be seen environment
Dining in the heart of the retail centre
the LO ft
xperiential within Central Canyon
Elevated dining experience with views
Social congregation and all-day appeal
the BOARDWALK
Curated collection of full dining restaurants
Destinational, elevated, and refined
Experiential alfresco seating
URBAN COLL e C t IV e
Multi-level food experience
Curated collection of independent brands and Tier-II concepts and fast casual
All service in crockery and cutlery with diverse cuisine selection
IN-LINe CAfeS AND ReStAURANtS
CAfe
CAfe
the CANAL ROOM
Canal Room
Food Hall | Meydan One Mall, Dubai, UAE
Project Size
54,000 sq.ft / 5,016 sq.m
17 restaurants
900 seats
The 54,000 SF food court is designed to be an open concept strategically located to take advantage of primary shopping routes of mall visitors. It also capitalizes on the view through the multi-level of the mall as well scenic water canal that flows by. The food court is designed with a variety of spaces and dining experiences which allow for over 17 restaurants and 900 seats. It is expected to serve over 10,000 visitors daily.
Servicing areas for the restaurants are concealed away from the shopping and dining experience, but allow full service of personnel, suppliers, and waste removal.
URBAN COLLeCtIVe
Urban Collective
Food Hall | Meydan One Mall, Dubai, UAE
Project Size
129,000 sq.ft / 12,000 sq.m
25 Tenants
4 Pop-Up Tenants
8 Restaurants
Seats 1,560
The Urban Collective Food Hall is a refined and elegant, multi-level food experience featuring generous common seating, new-to-market and local champion food & beverage brands, and an elevated design driven environment. The deconstructed layout provides an abundance of food theatre, visual merchandising and a diversity of cuisine choices. The Food Hall’s fully operable façade opens on to the south promenade, beach and Crystal Lagoon creating a freeflowing interior/exterior dining experience.
Multiple engagement points, vertical circulation to the lower level parring, canyon and upper level retail allow a customer to naturally explore the dining options and variety of seating arrangements.
the SWeet DIStRICt
Sweets District
Food Hall | Meydan One Mall, Dubai, UAE
Project Size
6,458 sq.ft / 600 sq.m
6 Tenants
300 Seats
The Sweets District is a curated collection of five desert, sweets, and café tenants anchor with a signature restaurant with view to the Crystal Lagoon. Designed in a contemporary art nouveau style, the district is aligned as a destination along the luxury boulevard above the Urban Collective. The collection is arranged a central stained-glass ceiling, reminiscent the grand atriums and interior of the art nouveau period. A signature gate in the same style separates the collection from the adjacent mall circulation. The seating is organized for a seen and be-seen arrangement creating a destination for luxury deserts.
The Loft
Food Hall | Meydan One Mall, Dubai, UAE
The Loft is a collection of artisanal and independent tenants, offering refined street food, food trucks and independent cocktail bars at the center of Meydan One. Perched high up and centrally located within the canyon, the Loft creates a space for discovery and social congregation. The Loft blurs the line between the mall and the trendy but refined Canyon Hotel. The Loft transforms from a casual destination during the day to a lively bar in the evening with extended trading hours.
FEATURES
Project Size
1,600,000 sq.ft / 148,640 sq.m
Services
Feasibility Study
Interior Design
Planning
690 S EAT F OOD H A
1O FAST C ASUAL F&B
2 A LL DAY C AF é & R ESTAURANTS
T ERRACE D INING
141 Bay Street Food Hall
Toronto, ON, Canada
The 141 Bay Street Food Hall is a fast-casual food and beverage dining experience located on Level 4. The Food Hall is facing the elevated sky park connecting the two Class AAA iconic office towers designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects. The food hall design is inspired by the project’s site, its history, and its future. The food hall design promotes connection and gathering. Influenced by the nature of the lines and connections of the train tracks, the interiors will be designed to create fluid movement throughout the space, in a modern and bright approach. The food hall is divided into two spaces, the Solarium and The Hall.
The Solarium is an extension of the park into the food hall, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience and opens up to the sky park
The Hall provides multiple food and beverage offerings in a bright and casual seating and dining areas. The Hall will be designed to be modern and with a nod to historical train station accents and details.
FOOD HALL SIGN / FEATURE WALL
LEGEND:
F&B KITCHEN
F&B SEATING CASUAL OPEN/SOFT SEATING WASHROOMS
FEATURE WALL / SIGNAGE
Will & Co Food Hall
Allentown, PA USA
Project Size
6,500 sq.ft / 600 sq.m
Services
Concept Design
Architecture
Interior Design
Branding
Programming
FEATURES
I NTERIOR: 5 F&B TENANCIES + K IOSK
1,625 SF LEASABLE AREA
109 DINING TABLE SEATS
28 STOOLS
137 TOTAL S EATS
E XTERIOR: KIOSK 1 -160 SF
KIOSK 2 - 200 SF
POP-UP KIOSK 3 - 100 SF
64 DINING SEATS
AE7 is working closely with CANAdev to create a destination food hall in the rapidly developing Allentown, PA. The new design will transform an existing vacant ground floor restaurant into a signature Will & Co. Food Hall with a variety of food choices, seating options, and indoor/outdoor features.
The central location is uniquely positioned on the edge of the large plaza, drawing visitors not only for a fresh food experience but also for a connection to the outdoor dining. The Food Hall will feature landscaped plaza for communal and entertainment events.
Will & Co. will offer three food concepts including sushi, oven-fired pizza, and tacos, plus a café and a full-service bar. The seating area will be a large open space with communal tables. By contrast, the mezzanine and surrounding area will offer more intimate seating with lounge and casual furniture. The outdoor dining venues will be shipping container kiosks and a signage container kiosk innovatively oriented to serve as a beacon to Will & Co.
CONCEPT PLAN
THE CONTAINER PARK
ART MURAL
LOCATION
SUGGESTED CONTINUATION OF MURAL/PAINT
SIDNEY STREET
CANOPY AREA
LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS
Project Size
10,800 sq.ft / 1,000 sq.m
Services
Concept
Design
Architecture
Branding
Landscape Architecture
Programming
“...fun, hip, summer vibe, total party, place to be, total Instagram, selfie, trendy place.”
FEATURES
180 SEATS
4 F&B TENANTS
2 RETAIL TENANTS
SouthSide Works Container Park
Pittsburgh, PA USA
Working alongside Cana Development and Somera Road Inc, AE7 is re-envisioning Pittsburgh’s iconic SouthSide Works. The two developers intend to bring a new beginning to the neighborhood and help it realize its full potential within the fast-developing local market. Among the plan’s key components is Pittsburgh’s first Container Park concept, designed by AE7, that will feature a variety of retail and food and beverage (F&B) vendors. The Container Park will connect to the existing adjacent retail, and reach beyond to the riverfront and trails, offering an outdoor F&B amenity experience for pedestrians, cyclists, runners, dog-walkers, and overall outdoor enthusiasts.
The quarter acre site, a full city block, will provide year round outdoor dining with a food hall vibe. The communal tables, surrounded by a stage, bar seating, and the F&B vendors, will create a lively, casual, fun environment. Constructed of recycled shipping containers, the food concepts will feature artisan pizza, a grill, and fresh churned ice cream, as well as a full-service bar and craft beer. A translucent canopy structure will provide shade in the warm months and offer protection from the elements during the inclement weather. Further activating the Container Park, the stage will offer a venue for live, local entertainment. The site also includes an artificial turf surface for yard games, adjacent to an interactive wall mural for those Instagram moments.
Project Size
796,500 sq.ft / 74,000 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Pre-Development Studies
Site Supervision
Structural Design
Sustainable Design
Vision
Sofitel Palm Jumeirah | F&B
Dubai, UAE
Located on the prestigious crescent of the Palm Jumeirah Island with a panoramic view of the Gulf and coast of Dubai lies the spirit of the Polynesian islands. The 362-key hotel with 182 serviced apartments was inspired by the exotic beauty of the island nations of Tahiti and Fiji and draws upon its mystical splendor to recreate a luxurious island resort 7 kilometers from the coast. The Polynesian thatched roof vernacular is translated into an intoxicating blend of natural stone, exotic wood and reed roof that redefines the tropical five-star resort archetype. The resort artistically dances with the flow of spaces between interior and exterior, blurring boundaries and delivering a sensual explosion of experiences to the guest. Like the island beauty it emulates, the hotel’s public spaces delight the senses with a tapestry of exotic flora, from green walls to hedges in the lobby. This interior landscape motif continues into the gardens of the hotel ground, with lagoons and streams complementing the island theme. AE7 partners were involved in this project as the managing and design directors of Burt Hill’s UAE offices, managing the client and team on a daily basis.
Studio Du Chef
Show Kitchen | Sofitel Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
4,800 sq.ft / 446 sq.m
This design concept for a unique, chic space brings two functions into one restaurant; a wine bar and a modern brasserie combined to become Studio du Chef. A series of key elements creates different experiences. The show kitchen is the main attraction, displaying live cooking on LED monitors throughout the restaurant. Studio Du chef translates, the chef’s studio. The presence of modern and simple finishes and furniture pieces complete the interior backdrop of the spectacle.
*Architect of Record: Mirk A&E
AE7 Staff and Role: Andrew Morrell, Senior Interior Designer
Project Size
Porterhouse
Steakhouse
| Sofitel Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
5,160 sq.ft / 480 sq.m
This design combines the rawness of Polynesia with the sophistication of a five star steakhouse.
The use of solid raw materials such as timber, slate and steel blended with the touch of subdued warmth through use of low-level lighting and soft, plush furnishings and fabrics brings this to realization. Key features include the show kitchen with parrilla grill and walk in climatecontrolled wine cellar. The Restaurant is paired with lounge and cigar room accessed via the spiral staircase.
*Architect of Record: Mirk A&E
AE7 Staff and Role: Andrew Morrell, Senior Interior Designer
Project Size
Moana
Seafood Restaurant | Sofitel Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Project Size
4,090 sq.ft / 380 sq.m
Layers of movement …… that is the ocean, with its constant changing tide, the way the light dances in the water, how the schools of fish create a symphony; it is a constantly changing canvas. The same can be said for the vibrant bustle of activity that occurs in a restaurant environment. This restaurant plays on this overlapping display with its special lighting effects, its artistically glazed portals, water wall dividers and onyx shell counters. This restaurant hosts live display cooking and ceviche bar, with outdoor low-level seating in the man-made lagoons.
*Architect of Record: Mirk A&E
AE7 Staff and Role: Andrew Morrell, Senior Interior Designer
Hong Loong
China House & Tea | Sofitel Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Project Size
3,770 sq.ft / 350 sq.m
Recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Chinese teahouse, this rich and artful tradition of “tea throwing” dates back to the period of Three Kingdoms (220 – 265 AD). With its exquisitely detailed structure and oriental period furniture and “zi sha hu”, specialty clay tea vessels, the guest can’t help but feel immersed in the cultural history.
While the subtle hues of red, gold and black, make one reminiscent of old China; it is offset by the theatrical atmosphere anchored by the dynamic noodle preparation area on center stage. With a style derived from the opulence of Ancient Shanghai, one will be amazed by the array of Oriental details executed in the most modern and innovative of materials, such as; metal screen panels with flower motifs, oversized red hanging lanterns, and exquisite hand-painted walls depicting poetry.
*Architect of Record: Mirk A&E
AE7 Staff and Role: Andrew Morrell, Senior Interior Designer
Project Size
67,000 sq.ft / 6,220 sq.m
Services
Feasibility Study
Architecture
Interior Design
Cherrywood Town Center | Food Hall
Dublin, Ireland
As master planners and architects, AE7 is working closely with Hines and Dublin’s local architect on the development of retail and F&B components of the Cherrywood mixed-use development. AE7 is designing the spaces that will define the visitor experience to the town center and create a successful mixed-use development that installs a strong sense of place.
When properly connected, F&B can truly transform any destination. AE7 ensured connectivity to the retail zones and access points in the development. After analyzing customer flow through the leisure zone into the food hall, AE7 ensured there was connectivity between the cinema and restaurant areas through the conservatory.
Among Cherrywood’s F&B destinations are Tully’s Food Hall, an Irish-pub style destination with 15 tenants and 2 bars (total of 750 seats); Market Square, an essential retail destination that features tenants such as Whole Foods, Aldi, and Amazon lockers; and a rooftop bar, with a terrace and operable roof and doors to take advantage of striking views.
Executive Architect: HJL Architects
TULLY’S REFINERY
ENTRY STATEMENT
FEATURE BAR/TENANT
MAXIMIZED SEATING AT WINDOWS
STAGE WITH MAXIMIZED VIEWS FROM SEATING
Tully’s
Refinery
Cherrywood Town Center, Dublin, Ireland
FEATURES
15 TENANCIES
20SM AND 35SM EACH
750 SEATS
50 SEATS PER TENANT
THE TEST PLAN ALLOWS FOR A VARIETY OF SEATING TYPES, TENANT LAYOUTS, FEATURE TENANTS, FEATURE BARS, PERFORMANCE VENUE AND RESTROOMS/ SCULLERY/WASTE/STORAGE ROOMS.
FEATURE STAIR - CONNECTION TO ROOFTOP BEER GARDEN & STREET LEVEL ENTRY
WASHROOMS WITH DEDICATED FAMILY RESTROOM
SCULLERY, WASTE, SERVICE RESTROOM, & BOH SERVICES
FEATURE ELEVATORS CONNECTING ALL LEVELS
THE CONSERVATORY
ENTRY STATEMENT - THE ROUNDABOUT
MAXIMIZED SEATING AT WINDOWS
ENTRY STATEMENT - THE SWEET STALLS CHILDREN’S FEATURE PLAY AREA OPTIONAL TERRACE AREAS - OPERABLE WINDOWS
Project Size
30,000 sq.ft / 2,800 sq.m
The Conservatory
Cherrywood Town Center, Dublin, Ireland
FEATURES
12 TENANCIES TOTAL
9 RESTAURANTS
1 MAIN BAR
1 SWEET STAND
1 FEATURE CAFE
THE CONSERVATORY CAPACITY
21SM TO 38 SQM EACH RESTAURANT
890 SEATS TOTAL 50-110 SEATS PER TENANT (APPROX)
5 TENANCIES
1 FEATURE CAFE
215 SF (20 SM) TO 1,075 SF (100 SM) EACH
150 SEATS
30 SEATS PER TENANT
FEATURES
10 F&B TENANTS
10 RETAIL STORES
2 RESTAURANTS
550 SEATS
Project Size
27,000 sq.ft / 2,500 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Pre-Development Studies
Fifth Avenue Place Food Hall & Retail
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
AE7 took a holistic approach to rebranding of this 27,000 SF three-story food hall that included food and beverage (F&B) as well as retail shops. Once a vibrant shopping and food court venue, the space was outdated and in need of an overhaul. AE7’s solution not only addressed the fundamental aspects of the architectural renovation, but explored the untapped potential to transform and create a signature food hall concept. Applying our experience in the F&B industry, we looked to create a fresh atmosphere that celebrates food as entertainment, creates gathering spaces and a sense of place to meet for work and social events. Additionally, we engaged the leasing aspect of the project to implement a strategy to establish the necessary variety and quantity of food offerings to make it a viable destination Food Hall.
The new vision impacts the visual connection to the city to externalize the F&B experience and creates an internal spatial experience that is vibrant and light. The design takes into consideration health and wellness, implementing WELL Building principles of design that introduce natural daylight and living green walls, as well as healthy food offerings. The transformation is dynamic in creating a place where people love to visit, relax, and work.
STANWIX STREET
LIBERTY AVENUE
FIFTH AVENUE
LEVEL 01 KEYNOTES
HIGHMARK LOBBY
PENN AVENUE ENTRANCE
FOOD HALL ENTRANCE
ELEVATOR LOBBY
NEW RECEPTION DESK
NEW SECURITY DESK
LIVING GREEN WALL
RESTAURANT TERRACE
CAFE OUTDOOR SEATING
NEW EGRESS STAIR
NEW SERVICE ELEVATOR
NEW 32” ESCALATORS NOT IN SCOPE
RETAIL
RESTAURANT BY TENANT
VERTICAL CIRCULATION IN SCOPE
F&B VENUE RESTROOMS
SEATING & CIRCULATION
LEVEL 02 KEYNOTES
HIGHMARK LOBBY
PENN AVENUE ENTRANCE
FOOD HALL ENTRANCE
LOBBY
NEW RECEPTION DESK
NEW SECURITY DESK
LIVING GREEN WALL
RESTAURANT TERRACE
CAFE OUTDOOR SEATING
NEW EGRESS STAIR
NEW SERVICE ELEVATOR
NEW 32” ESCALATORS NOT IN SCOPE
RETAIL
RESTAURANT BY TENANT
F&B VENUE
VERTICAL CIRCULATION IN SCOPE
RESTROOMS
SEATING & CIRCULATION
Al Maryah Central
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Size
2,800,000 sq.ft / 260,130 sq.m
Services
Architecture
Infrastructure Design
Interior Design
Pre-Development Studies
Retail Planning
Vision
Currently under construction, AL Maryah Central is a vibrant community with over 400 retail stores, 100 dinning options, 21 movie screens, 1 hotel, and 4 urban parks. Bustling with amenities and centrally located, Al Maryah is a true urban destination that offer culture, walkability, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Al Maryah Central extends to the retail experience started at The Galleria west along the central axis of Al Maryah Island. The mixed-use retail center creates 1,450,000 square feet of GLA over four floors, including luxury retail store, cafes, cinema, restaurants, food halls, pray rooms, 200 room hotel, 400 residential apartments and 4,000 parking spaces.
The project is organized around a central atrium on the east west axis connecting pedestrian entries and below grade functions to upper level restaurants and the food hall. Restaurants and cafes are strategically located to create upper level uses drawing guests up thru the four levels of the project, as well as at entries of the project to active surround streets and plazas.
The north atrium is anchored by the first international Macy’s department store and a 60,000 square foot cinema while the south atrium is anchor by Bloomingdale’s, exterior gardens and prayer rooms, and connect to the 200 five start hotel.
*Architect of Record: Elkus Manfredi Architects AE7 Staff and Role: Philip Wilkinson (Project Design Manager)
Food Hall - The Marketplace
Al Maryah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A signature of Al Maryah Central Mall, the Marketplace, is a high-energy mash-up of global cuisine types in six unique design districts, each offering high-quality food in a variety of environments to suit every mood and inspire discovery.
The districts will offer a variety of design environments, seating styles and cuisine types that provide a vibrant space that brings people together to socialize and enjoy great food.
Food Hall - The Playground
Al Maryah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
FEATURES
ADDITION TENANT STORAGE THE PLAYGROUND
12 F&B TENANTS
754 SEATS
1:62 SEATING RATIO
SCULLERY & BOH SERVICES
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Some of the content of this book represents the personal portfolio of AE7 partners, whilst employed at Burt Hill and Stantec between 1988-2009.
