Landscape Magazine April 2014 by Allan Castro

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April 2014

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Award winning “The Pearl Garden” by TerraVerde

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s the mercury begins to climb and the humidity starts to make its presence known once more across the region, the importance of adapting to the climate of the Middle East is the focus of this months issue.

With an arid environment to contend with, there are numerous projects that prove how a level of harmony can be reached that produces stunning results if we simply respect rather than rebuke our natural surroundings.

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One example is the recent award won by Sanzpont [arquitectura], which saw them compete against other teams to create a design for a VIP Palace in Qatar that would not only support the luxury and grandeur of a royal residence, but also showcase how a self-sustainable oasis in the desert can be obtained through environmentally friendly technology teamed with innovative design installations, complementing the natural environment of the region (page 32). 4/7/14 3:33 PM

The desire to create such an oasis, however, would be unachievable for any landscaper without first developing an understanding of the plants and flowers that will thrive in the region. With this in mind, we speak to author and botanical expert Julian Lee, author of Landscape Plants of Arabia a reference book for tropical, sub tropical and desert plants suitable for landscaping use in the Middle East and North Africa (page 22). And it’s not simply the environment of the Gulf region that requires careful thought when landscaping to fit the natural habitat, as the redevelopment of the Bijlmer area in Amsterdam also shows how a project can utilise its surroundings to full effect (page 26). In order to revamp this tired part of the city, the transformation of the Bijlmerpark includes many facets that have been planned to optimise the natural beauty of Amsterdam’s climate, green spaces, flora and fauna, resulting in an optimistic, urban oasis that will provide pleasure for generations to come. Enjoy the issue!

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Contents

April 2014 - Issue 82

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Seef Lusail Master Plan: Doha Qatar Tropical in desert Bijlmer Park: Amsterdam A Palace for Nature Inspired Living by Terraverde Dubai International Garden Competition 2014 City North, Phoenix, Arizona Hadir Interview

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News & Events

First completely solar powered park in the emirate

Satwa Reservoir Park reconstruction in progress

he reconstruction work of Satwa Reservoir Park, one of the oldest parks in the emirate, in progress as 20% of the project has been completed. The new park is expected to be completed by the end of 2014 and will be the first neighborhood park that fully functions with solar power. This was stated by Eng. Taleb Abdul Karim Julfar, Director of Public Parks and Horticulture Department. ‘The old park was established in 1980 in Satwa with a landmark of the region, which is the water reservoir tower. Dubai Municipality rebuilds this park to be the first park in the Emirate of Dubai that entirely relies on solar energy without using the public electricity connection,’ Julfar said.

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‘Area of the park is totaled at 1.5 hectares. The reservoir tank tower of 40 meters height will be maintained along with all basic facilities of public parks,’ he said. ‘It comes as a complement to the DM’s policy of expanding green areas and in order to distribute them and provide entertainment services in a balanced manner to all areas of the emirate. Dubai Municipality aims to make the city of Dubai one of most beautiful and green cities of the world through its current and future projects based on its strategic objectives and vision. It also has been striving to provide all the requirements of social and family life in the city of Dubai,’ he further said. ‘There are 103 public entertainment places in the Emirate of Dubai, including six major parks, two open beaches, four pond parks, 33 residential parks and 58 public squares in addition to a number of new parks under construction including, not limited to, Holy Quran Park, Crocodile Park, neighborhood parks in Allisala, Mankhool, Al-Twar 2, Oud Muteena, Al-Mizhar 1, Muhaisina 3 and public squares in Al Muhaisna 3, and Al Warqa’a 4,’ he explained. ‘Dubai parks are the most important and busiest places in the country in terms of the number of visitors and events organized by various community groups on special occasions such as holidays and celebrations. The department is proud of its excellence in providing unique services ensuring the highest standards of comfort and cleanliness as well as maintaining the environment,’ he added.

Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director of Dubai Municipality, along with HE Peter Feldmann, mayor of Frankfurt unveiled the monument to the city of Frankfurt, Germany, in Zabeel Park within the monuments for Sister Cities of Dubai

he ceremony was attended by a number of officials from Dubai Municipality and the city of Frankfurt.

Monument to Frankfurt city unveiled in Zabeel Park.

Lootah welcomed the German delegation saying that this event is a firm step in the journey of bilateral relations between the two cities. Our good relations are based on the principles of mutual cooperation and reflect the commitment of both parties with the exchange of experiences and best practices in the areas of municipal work. ‘The memorandum of friendship and brotherhood singed in 2005 emphasizes the strength of our ties and highlights the areas of mutual benefit between the two cities,’ he said. ‘The monument to the city of Frankfurt in Zabeel Park reflects the strength of our deep brotherhood relations and it will also be a motivation for further development of these relations as well as to expand our relations to new horizons of mutual benefit,’ he added. The officials of Frankfurt civic body congratulated Dubai for winning Expo2020 bid and praised Dubai municipality and its officials for keeping a strong relationship with German cities, and expressed their admiration on Dubai city for its distinct urban projects, tourist attractions and high-quality service facilities.

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News & Events GCC’s unique Outdoor Design Build & Supply trade show kicks off

Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality on Monday has inaugurated the second edition of Outdoor Design Build & Supply trade show, the only dedicated trade show for outdoor design and supply sector in the GCC, at World Trade Center, Dubai. Lootah also inaugurated the ‘Urban Agenda 2020’ Conference held in sidelines of the show. needs through smart urban planning,’ said Najib Mohammed Saleh, head of Dubai Urban Plan 2020 at Dubai Municipality during the Urban Agenda 2020 conference.

aving delivered the opening speech, he pointed out that with the real estate sector witnessing renewed growth, and governments becoming increasingly focused on green space development, the GCC region’s landscaping industry will witness growing demand for energy and water-efficient technologies as well as qualified horticultural and agricultural engineering experts. ‘The UAE currently stipulates that nearly 25 per cent of the project development area must be set aside for landscaping, in addition to various emirates across the country focusing on building new parks and landscaped zones. Statistics from Dubai Municipality highlight this trend. Over the last 30 years in Dubai alone, the number of landscaping projects completed per year has risen by over 600%, reflecting the emirate’s dedication towards increasing urban green spaces,’ Lootah said. ‘Dubai Municipality also estimates that the total green space in the emirate has increased by over four million square meters in the last three years to 28 million square metres by 2012, and this is set to grow in line with the Government’s commitment to creating more sustainable outdoor environments,’ he said. Eng. Taleb Julfar, Director of Public Parks and Irrigation at Dubai Municipality, said: “Dubai winning the right to host World Expo 2020 is a natural step in the UAE’s next stage of real

estate and infrastructure growth, which will witness increasing demand for sustainable outdoor space in the coming years. At a time of renewed growth in the industry in the UAE, the Outdoor Design Build & Supply show will serve as a timely platform for industry participants who will showcase new innovation and sustainable ideas. ‘Unlike many developed nations who are in the process of shelving infrastructure plans, developments throughout the UAE are on the rise. This underlines the importance of further integrating green space and urban landscaping into infrastructure projects, not just in the UAE but across the region. We believe that the Outdoor Design Build & Supply show is a unique platform to further aligning best practice strategies for the future of the region’s landscape architecture industry,’ Julfar said. ‘The industry’s growth is expected to spur further demand for landscape contractors, outdoor lighting, recreation and park equipment, water features, playground equipment, flooring solutions, irrigation and water management innovations, horticulture, planning and design services, among others,’ he said. ‘A successful, livable city functions as its own ecosystem. It balances its social, economic and environmental

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‘Dubai has crafted its economic vision 2020, and to now fulfill that goal of being a global business hub and economic centre, our strategy is to prioritize the needs of its citizens and build on these whilst being socially equitable and environmentally sustainable, as well as being economically driven. To ensure the continued growth of the Emirate, we are setting out to construct a livable city that is totally modeled around the needs of the people that inhabit it through intelligent urban mapping and efficient design,’ Saleh said. The Urban Agenda 2020 is a visioning conference that is setting out a holistic and cohesive view to Dubai’s city planning. The conference creates a discourse amongst industry leaders and decision-makers and the general public to collectively work together to achieve a SMART 2020 Dubai. It addresses the impact of leisure and education on livability, also examining the influence of tourism and a city’s creative economy.

News & Events

Yanbu flower show boosts green drive Guinness World Records for the largest carpet of flowers/plants Certificate is received by H.E. Dr. Alaa Abdullah Nassif, Executive President of Royal Commission of Yanbu along with Engr. Yousif Jaid Al-Hujaili, General Manager of Operations and Maintenance and Engr. Saleh A. Al-Zahrani, Director, Landscaping & Irrigation Department from Mr. Pravin Patel, Adjudicator Guinness World Records

he Yanbu Flower Festival, considered the largest in the Kingdom, has attracted more than a million visitors from across the country. “We have extensively publicized the event this year,” said Engr. Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Zahrani, Director of the Landscaping and Irrigation Department at the Royal Commission for Yanbu. He said a flower carpet made out of more than eleven million flowers is one of the event’s main attractions and the total flowers utilized in the flower festival is approximately 15 million flowers. In addition he said we are proud to inform that Guinness World Records for the largest carpet of flowers/plants was created by Landscaping & Irrigation Department, Royal Commission of Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, on 24 February 2014 and the total recorded area is 10,712.75 m² (115,311 ft²).The flowers/ plant carpet was part of opening the 8th year of Yanbu flower festival. For the carpet, approximately 960,000 plants were used with each plant producing 10-12 flowers.

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“The flower show has companies specializing in gardening and landscaping is participating in the show. Regarding the flower carpet Engr. Saleh A. Al-Zahrani said that people have been highly impressed by this wonderful work and have spent a lot of time looking at it,” he said. People from Yanbu, Yanbu Al-Bahr, Madinah, Jeddah, Tabuk and other parts of the Kingdom have already visited the festival. Many Yanbu families visit the festival every day to walk among the beautiful flowers, AlZahrani said. “We have created more space so that it will not look overcrowded. People can also walk for about two kilometers. This is good for their health,” he added. There is a special corner where specialized companies have been given space to set up model gardens. “From couple of years we are doing this to encourage people in Yanbu and other cities to establish gardens

at their homes,” and he added that now more than 10 percent of Yanbu homes have gardens. Over the past week, the festival attracted students from more than 300 schools in Yanbu, Madinah, Yanbu Al-Bahr and Jeddah. “We encourage kids to plant their own flowers and take them to their homes.” Al-Zahrani said they have arranged specially designed programs for children, which has pleased parents. “All things related to gardening are available at the show. Saudis and expatriates have hailed the royal commission for organizing the festival. Engr. Saleh A. Al-Zahrani commended H.E. Dr. Alaa Naseef, CEO of the Royal Commission of Yanbu, for his support for the festival and his encouragement has motivated us to achieve world record for the largest carpet flowers/plants.

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News & Events ALHOSN University & Italy’s University of Florence holds joint architectural exhibition & seminar in Abu Dhabi

LHOSN University has announced it’s collaboration with Italy-based University of Florence for the hosting of an architectural exhibition titled ‘Projects for Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow,’ held last March 15 & 16, 2014 at the ALHOSN University Campus in Abu Dhabi. The event, which was opened by His E. Giorgio Starace - Ambassador of Italy to the UAE - accompanied by his wife, will feature the works of the universities’ students along with key lectures from Prof. Marko Sala, the Director of Interdisciplinary Research Center at the University of Florence and Dr. Mohamad Kashef, Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, ALHOSN University. The exhibition showcased ultramodern student design ideas integrating sustainable building technologies and urban development practices. It will also broaden the collaboration between the two universities via a comprehensive academic agreement covering student exchange programs, faculty interaction, and joint research. Moreover, the event will serve as an ideal platform for ALHOSN University’s Architectural Engineering students to showcase their skills and exchange design ideas with fellow students from the University of Florence.

Institutions showcase student works under theme ‘Projects for Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow’

Prof. Sala discussed innovative design and energy controls for sustainable environments, while Dr. Kashef addressed the applications of nanotechnology in building and sustainable design. The exhibition expected to provide an excellent opportunity for our students and faculty to exchange ideas with one of Italy’s leading architectural institutions. It will also strengthen our mutual desire to actively participate within a global network of universities that embed sustainable design principles in their curricula and practices. These kinds of events emphasize the present and future potentials of our students and are essential to keeping strong ties with our international educational partners,” said Prof. Munther Momany, Vice Chancellor and CEO, ALHOSN University.

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Named after Abu Dhabi’s historic ALHOSN Palace, ALHOSN University was founded in 2005 by the Abu Dhabi Holding Company in response to growing local demand for high-quality, value-based educational institutions. The university offers 18 undergraduate and 11 postgraduate degrees under the Faculties of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Business, and Arts and Social Sciences. ALHOSN accepts students of all nationalities and also accommodates youths with special needs. All its programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. ALHOSN University maintains productive partnerships and exchange programs with some of the world’s leading educational institutions.

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News & Events Piscine Middle East, launch its second edition on 22nd - 24th of April 2014 in Abu Dhabi

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fter its success in 2012, The UAE will host the second edition of the world renowned exhibition of pool and spa industry: Piscine Middle East from the 22nd until the 24th of April 2014. The show will be held in parallel of the City scape Abu Dhabi 2014, the strategic partner of Piscine Middle East in the region. Organised by GL Events exhibitions, Piscine Middle East will bring the leading international exhibitors to Abu Dhabi to meet their counterparts and showcase the latest innovation from the global pool industry and to discuss opportunities and challenges in the Middle East Market. The show will include developers, contractors and service providers in Equipment and pool accessories, maintenance, filtration, protection security, construction installation, outdoor living pool, Health and wellness in the pool industry. For the first time in the Middle East, GL Events will introduce “The pool Vision award for 2014” during the show to select and award prizes to outstanding swimming pool projects from around the world, judging them from the technical and aesthetic standpoints, water treatment, coverings, accessories, spas, etc.

international pool & spa exhibition in the sector. With 40 international exhibitors, 70 brands from Spain, France, Italy, Tunisia, UAE, China, UK, German, USA and Belgium, the organisers are expecting around 3000 visitors for this second edition. The Piscine Middle East exhibition presents to the region a high quality range of swimming pools, spa products and services to the buyers in the Middle East, North African countries and India. “The exhibitors participating in Piscine Middle East are forming part of the world leaders. Their role is to assist the local leaders by offering the latest equipment and technologies on the market and by training them to use such equipment.” Says Mrs Noemi Petit, Piscine Middle East show director. “The Region has seen a massive trend towards the well-being experience, expanding on an established market for pool and spa equipment and facilities. UAE itself has become a phenomenon for the sector”. She added. Many construction projects are taking place now in the region by the private sector or by state-owned developers. The

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private sector is now re-engaging, and new grandiose schemes are emerging. In 2012, US$16bn of construction contracts has been awarded in the UAE, Qatar, and KSA. The largest new scheme is Mohammed bin Rashid City, announced in November 2012 with over 100 hotels. UAE federal government will invest around 272 billion USD in the infrastructure during the coming five years by making the majority of projects available to the private sector through public-private partnerships. An important increase of construction projects related to residential, touristic and commercial building are launched specially with the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, Qatar World Cup in 2022. Add to this the hosting of Expo 2020 which will significantly increase tourism during this period, and multiply the construction projects. Due to all this new projects, Piscine Middle East is coming with the latest techniques and innovations in the field of construction for water treatment, pools and spa which is an excellent opportunity for the Pool & Spa industry in the region.

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News & Events Emaar Properties PJSC has unveiled luxury apartments in ‘BLVD Crescent,’ the newest stylish and contemporary residential development in the heart of Downtown Dubai. ‘BLVD Crescent’ features two towers of 39 and 21 storeys, connected by a podium with an infinity pool that opens to expansive views of the city.

ith over 300 residential units, ‘BLVD Crescent’ will open to views of Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain, and is in close proximity to the city’s newest cultural destination, The Opera District. It will have immaculately landscaped parks, open green spaces, and water features cascading down the façade of the retail podium. Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emaar Properties PJSC, said: “Downtown Dubai is already home to some of the world’s most spectacularly designed residences and commercial towers, and ‘BLVD Crescent’ will raise the benchmark on design, architecture, and engineering.” Arif Amiri, Chief Commercial Officer, Emaar Properties PJSC, said: “Downtown Dubai, has today become one of the most sought-after destinations in Dubai for residential property by investors from around the world. ‘BLVD Crescent’ raises the bar for residents, who will become part of a vibrant lifestyle development.”

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Sales Centre in Al Nahda Tower, in Abu Dhabi. In Almaty, sales held at at Intercontinental on 181 Zheltoksan Street; and in Shanghai, at The Longemont Hotel, 1116 West Yan An Road, in the Changning District.

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Seef Lusail Doha Qatar

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he Seef Lusail Master Plan has been conceived as a waterfront urban concept that seeks to transform the attitude of the local people towards city living and to reprise the character of traditional Qatari coastal towns that are intimate in scale, walkable, and oriented to the sea for livelihoods and recreation.Â Seef Lusail is a departure from downtown Doha that has been structured to be car-reliant in a city that is difficult to negotiate on foot. While current public open spaces are extensive, these tend to be disconnected, vast and water-intensive to maintain. The local preference for air-conditioned indoor environments is unsurprising.

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To overcome these challenges, the new waterfront city of Seef Lusail presents an opportunity to have sustainability built into its urban planning and design, so that the fruits of sustainability and vibrant city life can be reaped on a daily basis without the need for hefty investments. The aims and strategies are three-pronged: • Design a walking city from scratch with climatically responsive public realm and architecture, mainly through use of passive climate control tools to yield citywide energy savings.

THE MASTERPLAN’S THREE-PRONGED STRATEGY:

INVIGORATE CITY WITH ACTIVITIES

Imbue the city with a plethora of choices for land use, activities and transportation options. This can be achieved through a high degree of mixed lan duse and putting in place infrastructure and urban realm design that supports multiple public and non-motorised personal transport modes.

RETURN TO WALKABILITY

CREATE A SENSE-OF-PLACE

Design a walking city from scratch and a climatically responsive public realm and architecture, predominantly through the use of passive climate control instruments to yield city-wide energy savings.

In the social dimension, Seef Lusail aims to strengthen social capital by drawing people onto the streets and public spaces by making them conducive for public life for most hours of the day, and for most days of the year.

AIR QUALITY

• Inspire a plethora of choices for land and putting in place infrastructure EXIT/ENTRY PORTALS use, activities and transport options. This that supports multiple public and nonOne of the large car motorised parks under the Lusail central plaza transport is accessed via two grade level can be achieved through a high entry/exit degree personal modes. portals. These are located on the north and south sides of the plaza in Zones B and C, adjacent to the waterfront. Depending on the operation of the ventilation of land use, mixing within urban system blocks, for these underground car parks, it is possible that undesirable pollutant levels • In space thethrough social dimension, Seef Lusail may exit the underground these portals, particularly during peak use improving economic sustainability periods. To avoid undesirable impacts from these portals, outside air intakes should be aims to portals draw theMarket streets avoided on the facades facing these for thepeople retail Mall and onto the Office/Food Thermal comfort analysis of open spaces uncomfortable Tolerable Comfortable Cool

Higher wind speeds expected (2 to 3 m/s)

spaces in Zones B and C, respectively. In addition, careful consideration should be given to any natural ventilation strategies for elevated connecting bridges running above these portals between the Zones B and C developments and the plaza area.

Thermal comfort

The car parks located beneath the retail mall in Zone B and the food market in Zone C analysis of will also be accessed through a portal and tunnel system. The openings for these access points are located adjacent to the pedestrian buildings. The same concerns discussed above for the plaza car park portals will exist for these portals. However, the level of4 routes (autumn concern is somewhat higher for these portalsmidday) as they are expected to have a higher peak use period (up to 6500 cars accessing the car parks over the peak hour), and they are located directly within the influence of the buildings, which limits the wind movement and any pollutants discharged into this area via the portals will be poorly dispersed and diluted. The image on the right illustrates the low wind speeds expected in this area compared to somewhat faster speeds in the vicinity of the plaza car park entry/exit portal. Building air intakes should be avoided in the areas indicated below. Similarly, air intakes7 should be avoided on the west façade of office building in Zone C directly adjacent to the entry/exit portal.

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If it becomes necessary to locate building air intakes in the undesirable locations discussed above, the underground car parks served by the ground level portals should be ventilated using pollutant sensors with a low set point in an effort to control the potential for undesirable pollutant levels to exit via the portals. However, this strategy will not prevent impacts from vehicles queuing along the access roadways during peak periods.

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and into public spaces by making them conducive for public life most hours of the day and most days of the year. Key also to having a strong sense of place and identity, Seef Lusail is rooted in the Qatari coastal heritage, taking references from the sea-oriented city layout and its traditional architecture. To create a change in people’s mentality and behaviour in experiencing their city, emphasis is placed on planning strategies for environmental sustainability, financial feasibility, optimal land use mix, urban and experimental design that creates people-centric places, and city design guidelines that help public and private sector stakeholders shape a walkable and enjoyable public realm.

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identity Seef Lusail is divided into four subareas, which create a sense of place and define the urban character of each sub-area.

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Program distribution Compatible programs are clustered together to create well-functioning mixed-use areas. Residential Retail Office Recreational Community amenities Hotel

Multi-modal public transport network Seef Lusail’s planning integrates a multi-modal transport network with its public space network by clustering various public transportation modes into well-defined nodes along the Boulevard and Promenade.

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LRT Station Water Taxi Stop Bus Stop Trolley Stop

the structural plan Seef Lusail’s structure is planned along three parallel North-South connections: the Boulevard, the Promenade and the green space network. Boulevard Green space network Promenade

Public space network

Cycling network

A fine grain pedestrian network integrated with the key public spaces and destinations creates a walkable and cyclable city.

Public space Pedestrian network

Cycling Network Public Space Pedestrian Network

a sense-oF-Place active & continuous waterfront A system of East-West roads and pedestrian routes connects to the waterfront promenade. The 2.4km long promenade, lined with numerous public spaces & programmes is a key destination and gives Seef Lusail a unique sense of place.

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Place making Seef Lusail’s way-finding strategy integrates the various urban elements into a coherent and legible system.

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skyline A fluid skyline that responds to the site and the presence of Lusail Towers

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WATERFRONT PROMENADE

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Water taxi stop Water taxi stops as part of the multi-modal transport network.

Public easement within development

A climate-controlled public easement traverses the retail village, forming a key interior pedestrian route.

Promenade trolley lane

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Canopies as junction markers

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Promenade design brief: Detailed design briefs for open spaces, as part of the guidelines, have been created to ensure that urban design intents are carried on to the implementation level.

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Promenade is carefully zoned to accommodate multiple uses - promenade trolley, cyclists and pedestrians share the same space.

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Interview with

Julian Lee Managing Partner, Desert Group What inspired you some two decades ago to write this book? This book was started in 1984 together with my friend and colleague Chris Willig, after we became frustrated by the lack of detailed information concerning the plants we were using for a government project we were working on in Saudi Arabia. The plan was to put together a reference book for tropical, sub tropical and desert plants suitable for landscaping use in the Middle East and North Africa. When the government project ended in 1986 we went our separate ways - Chris to Kuwait, myself to Qatar and then on to the United Arab Emirates. Although we sporadically exchanged correspondence about the plants, up until 1990 our families, distance and careers put an end to the initial collaborative work. The plant list we had developed by 1990 was for some 400 plants that we were using, had used, or were planning to use, up to that point in time. I continued collecting information about the original plants and expanded the list of species to 588 to include each and every plant used on projects in which I was subsequently involved. These projects ranged geographically (and climatically) from Oman in the South of the Arabian Peninsula to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the North. This has made for a rather large and heavy book. A second book will contain those plant types that could not be fitted into this publication, such as water plants. How challenging was it for you to maintain a balance between successfully running your company (Desert Group) whilst gathering research and writing for your book? Saresa Anthonissen’s support and assistance over the years as office manager at Desert Landscape Company has enabled me to continue, and eventually complete the work without

compromising my day job. Anybody that knows me will know that I carry a small policeman’s notebook in my shirt top pocket and keep notes on any interesting plant details, information and observations made during daily business. I now have close to 100 notebooks full of these small, but important, details. How many team members did you have supporting you in this project? What were their roles? Among the many people who have generously provided advice and information freely over the years are Mohammed Haleem and Saddam Hussain, general manager and nursery manager respectively at Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries.; Mark McGuire and Ian Gammond, general manager and operations manager respectively at Desert Turfcare. Also, Mark Ecott, turf manager for Desert Landscape Company and Hamish McKendrick, senior agronomy manager at the Jumeirah Golf Estates, provided additional advice on the turf grass installation and maintenance entries, and Rana Mushtaq Kharram, irrigation manager for Desert Landscape Company provided the irrigation charts. There have been 11 drafts of this book, and help with the typing, re-typing, formatting and re-formatting has been provided at various stages by Johnny Aoay, Shelly Egan, Lorraine Smith, Sunil Deokar, Purna Rai and Yvette Mitchell. Ingrid Van de Kamp has worked with untiring dedication as the editor of this book from late 2007 to early 2012. Ingrid has helped plan, organise and present the information in the best possible way. This work has included reviewing the copy, arranging the layouts, building the database of categories, functions, coding lists and all the other support tasks necessary to bring this work to completion. Without her help and hard work this book would probably be entering its twelfth draft. A big “thank you” to Ingrid!

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Ageratum houstonianum

Mill. S OIL / WATER / D RAINAGE Prefers an organically enriched soil. pH 5.6-

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7.5, acidic to neutral. Dry or slightly moist, well draining soil. Underirrigation will cause the leaves to shrivel and brown, over-irrigation will lead to vegetative growth at the expense of flowering. Does not accept waterlogging, which will quickly lead to rot. Has a poor salt tolerance and is best if using fresh water for irrigation purposes where possible. Absolute tolerance not yet determined. LPD 10 p/m2.

S ITING / I NSTALLATION Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and is toxic to animals, causing liver lesions. A pollen producer that may cause hay fever to those with allergies. // Plant dwarf varieties at 10-15cm centres, medium varieties at 15-20cm and tall varieties at 25-30cm centress. Best growth if soil is enriched with compost and prepared with a slow release 10.20.10 NPK. Plant out once temperatures have dropped to 25ºC or below.

Were there any surprises along the way, R Fibrous, non-invasive root system. Willspecies root from the stem when in did you discover any unknown contact with moist soil. that you weren’t familiar with until you M Generally grown as a winter annual and is usually planted in October/November and removed in April/May. May require occasional researched? pruning to keep under control. Dead head to prolong flowering. Does best with a light organic mulch. Apply a liquid 9.2.6 NPK with trace elements Surprises usually took the form of exposing every 2 months to increase flowering, starting once flower buds begin to appear. Wash leaves occasionally to remove wind blown sand and dust, and to my own ignorance about It help reduce susceptibility to mites.aSapspecific may cause contactitem. dermatitis to those with sensitive skin. still humbles me to learn new things about S P Exclusively propagated by seed in the AP. Circa 6,700dried seedpreviously p/gr. Smoke may help initiate speed up germination. something 10,000 I had notandconsidered Mix seed with a fine sand or talcum powder to help sow evenly. Once the seedlings are large enough to pot be up use gleaned degradable peat pots where possible and it is theto avoid data that can through undue root disturbance at time of planting out. Surface sow as seeds require light to germinate. Sowall at 18-21ºC. Water from below or with a fine discussing mist. plants with sorts of people, Germination rate 90%, emergence in 8-14 days. Seedlings are prone to damping off. Ready to plant out on site after 8-10 weeks. from all walks of life, who have empirical P Caterpillars, fleahoppers, loopers, mealybugs, red spider mites, scale, knowledgeslugs, orwhitefly, anecdotal that still armyworms. // information Immune to root knot nematodes. Illustration of a typical flower catches meDpleasantly ( / unaware. / ) Powdery mildew, sooty mould, OOTS

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NDSCAPE PLANTS OF ARABIA P T / H Ageratum houstonianum is a flowering, erect, clump From the initial ideaL Ato the actual forming, mounding, bushy annual. There are three sizes available, dwarf 10Family: 15cm tall with a 10cm spread, medium 15-20cm tall with a spread of up to Asteraceae (alt Compositae) LANDSCAPE PLANTS OF ARABIA publishing of your book, the UAE 15cm and a tall variety, from 20-30cm tall with a 30cm spread, occasionally notched shaped (stellate); Bark rounded (obtuse); blunt (truncate); when known, the number of fronds usually reaching 60cm tall. Name explanation: landscape hasGeneric changed perAannum included. strap-shaped The colour and texture of the bark of branches, L produced A N D Sdramatically. C P E P isL A N T S O F A RHow A B I A(emarginate); cuspidate (with a sharp, name Ageratum is from the Greek a, without and inflexible geras, point). Thorns are found in the leaf (ligulate); trumpetstem, andTakes trunkfull are sun, described, E A but isand bestreference in lightispartial meaning age, referring to the florets retaining their colour for a Leaf texture axils and are modified branches or stems. during They shaped; tubular or made toGrows any spines fissures. of 1,500m. Best did this constantly evolving landscape to anorelevation shade, particularly when known, the number midday. of fronds usually Bark collar rot (A76), root rot (P592). || A187, C33, C59, O27, P13, P438, P517, rounded (obtuse); blunt (truncate); notched long time. Specific epithet houstonianum after Dr. William This may be smooth (glabrous),isfine-textured, may be simple or branched and contain urn-shaped (urce- Il A stem is the structure in a plant that R5, R19, S16, V17. // Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum). growth between 17-30ºC and tolerates heat to 35ºC. Better not to go below (emarginate); cuspidate (with a sharp, produced per annum is included. The colour and texture of the bark of branches, waxy,known, rough (scabrous). vascular (obtuse); tissue. Spines are(truncate); modified notched olate). (stellate); connects the roots with its branches, and a Houston (1695-1733), a Scottish surgeon and The plantleafcollector. theor number of fronds usually shaped Bark rounded blunt when affect your research forleathery, the book? 8ºC and is not leaves, tolerantorof frost. Accepts urban atmospheric pollution. inflexible point). Thorns are found in the leaf stem, and trunk are described, Illustration and reference is of a typical flower indumentum, or covering, may be pilose, stipules, such as on cactus plants and also monocotyledon is usually described in terms of L A N D S C A P E P L A N T S O F A R A B I A (emarginate); cuspidate (with a sharp, produced per annum is included. strap-shaped The colour and texture of the bark of branches, Leaf texture axils and are modified branches or stems. They made to any spines or fissures. scurfy, tomentose, pubescent, or hirsute. Flower size contain vascular tissue. Prickles are sharp stem, rather than trunk. In contrast, the stem Pronunciation: inflexible point). Thorns are found in the leaf (ligulate); trumpetstem, and trunk flower are described, and reference is L may Used for its seasonal display as asimple groundcover, The developing UAE landscape owes a great This be smooth (glabrous), fine-textured, may be or branched and contain A stem is the structure in a plant that is called the trunk, and The flower size has outgrowths from the bark (epidermis and of a dicotyledonous adge-jur-RAY-tum ~ hoos-toe-nee-AY-num Leaf texture axils and are modified branches or edging stems. They shaped; tubular or been m to borders, any spinesrock ortree fissures. bedding or plant, inmade flower gardens, containers, hanging waxy, leathery, orcontain rough (scabrous). The leaf structure vascular Spines are modified leaves, or connects the roots with its branches, and a this rigid, covered with and protected Leafmay margins many, but not cortex) leaves and stems. This be smooth (glabrous), fine-textured, may be including simple or branched and urn-shaped (urce-in all c A isstem iswoody, the in estates, atissue. plant that heavily baskets and window boxes. May be planted in industrial along deal to the evolving nature ofor berough the professionals by, bark. Inpilose, fact, all with dicotyledons are covered by Margins may entire (undivided and vascular tissue. Spines estimate is given. indumentum, or covering, may bethe stipules, such as on cactus plants and also monocotyledon is usually described in terms of waxy, leathery, (scabrous). The leaf are modified leaves, or olate). connects roots its branches, and a Common name: trafficked roads and in parking lots.whether Attracts bees, birds and butterflies. Deer (truncate); notched Bark when known, the number of fronds usually rounded (obtuse); blunt bark, they are trees, vines, unserrated, even, without teeth, notches, or scurfy, tomentose, pubescent, or hirsute. contain vascular tissue. Prickles are sharp stem, rather than trunk. In contrast, the stem indumentum, or covering, may be pilose, stipules, such as on resistant. cactus plants and also monocotyledon is usually described in terms of Illu Ageratum, Blue billygoat weed, Floss flower groundcover, or any other of plant. lobes);tomentose, finelyIn toothed withorearlier sharp, Flowersize sex (emarginate); cuspidate (with a sharp, and texture ofisthe barkthe of branches, per annum is included. coming into the market. the of acolour dicotyledonous tree called trunk, and outgrowths from (epidermis and The scurfy, pubescent, hirsute.saw-like days Flower contain vascular produced tissue. Prickles are sharp stem, rather than trunk. In type contrast, the stemthe bark flowers (also are outgrowths from the base of forward-pointing teeth (serrate); finely and outgrowths from the bark (epidermis and Bisexual point). Thorns are found stem, trunk are described, andand reference is treeinflexible iscortex) called the trunk, and The flower size has been me a Buttresses dicotyledonous Leaf this isand rigid, woody, covered with protected including leaves and stems. in the leaf Origin: F margins/ B Leavesofare bright green, simple, opposite at the base, later irregularly (laciniate); toothed with large aphrodites, or perfect flow certain tree species extending lateral texture axils and and arefrom modified branches or stems. They made to any spinesallordicotyledons fissures. are covered by there were very few projects and even fewer this is rigid, woody, covered with protected Leaf marginscut West many, but not in all ca cortex) including Leaf leaves and stems. Margins may be entire (undivided and by, bark. In fact, Mexico, Central America, Indies becoming alternate. They aresurface oval with atoheart shaped base, 3-8cm long by outward-pointing teeth (undivided (dentate); spiny and female reproductiv roots thedicotyledons trunk; these flared bases, This may be wide, smooth (glabrous), maymargins. be are simple or A stemwhether is the structure plant vines, that by, fine-textured, bark. In fact, all covered byorbranched and contain Margins may be entire and estimate is given. unserrated, even,downy, without teeth, notches, ortoothed bark, they arein atrees, 2.5-4cm slightly coarse, withappear are long (spinose); scalloped, with teeth, short and rounded unisexual flowers are eit buttress roots on are all sides ofPetioles a vines, tall or bark, whether they trees, unserrated, even, without notches, or waxy, roughvary (scabrous). The leaf vascular tissue. Spines are modified leaves, or connects the roots branches, landscape architects. The development of lobes); finely or toothed with sharp, saw-like groundcover, or anywith otheritstype of plant.and a Planting zones: andleathery, slender. // Stems from sparsely to densely pilose. rooted tree, provide stability and are teeth (crenate); wavy (undulate); or doubleMost flowers are bisexual. shallowly groundcover, or any other type ofsuch plant.as on cactus plants and also lobes); finely toothed with sharp, saw-like Flower sex indumentum, or covering, may be pilose, stipules, monocotyledon is usually described USDA 8 to 11toothed (with alternate large and small teeth). teeth (serrate); finely and forward-pointing Buttresses are outgrowths from intheterms baseofof usually found on certain from trees the of base tropical Monoecious finely and flowersplants (also ca Buttresses are outgrowths of teeth (serrate); municipal Bisexual scurfy, pubescent, ororigin. hirsute. vascular tissue. Prickles are sharp stem, rather trunk.extending In contrast, the lateral stem planned communities,forward-pointing golf courses, F tomentose, / F(laciniate); / S toothed Flowers arelarge showy, contain powder puff-like and bisexual. irregularly cut with certain treethan species from female flowers on the sa irregularly cut (laciniate); toothed with large aphrodites, or perfect flow certain tree species extending from lateral outgrowths bark (epidermis and ofsurface a dicotyledonous is called trunk, andor They are held in lavender throughspiny pink to purple flowerfrom heads,the composed arrangements and may ha outward-pointing teeth blue (dentate); roots to thetree trunk; thesethe flared bases, outward-pointing teeth (dentate); spiny and female reproductive surface roots to the trunk; these flared bases, or shaped; funnel-shaped or funnel-form; lipped aceous); pitcher-shaped; pompon; rosette; Leaf cortex) including leaves and stems. this is rigid, woody, covered with andofprotected ofmargins disc florets and ray florets, borne in 5-10cm rounded clusters. Flowers parks, road infrastructure expansion and large pollinate.flowers are eith (spinose); scalloped, with short and roots rounded buttress appear on all sides a tall or salverform; saucer-shaped; slipper-shaped; star- unisexual (spinose); scalloped, with short and rounded buttress appear on all sides of a tall or (labiatae roots or labiate); pea-shaped (papilionaround 180 days from emergence. // Fruit is a 5 angled achene, with a tuft of by, bark. In fact, all dicotyledons are covered by Margins may be entire (undivided and Dioecious plants are shallowly rooted tree, provide stability and are teeth (crenate); wavy (undulate); or doubleteeth (crenate); wavy (undulate); or doubleMost flowers are bisexual.un shallowly rooted tree, provide stability and are hairs at(with one end, containing a single seed, thatcertain is minute brown. either male orplants femalecarfl bark, are trees trees, vines, unserrated, even, without teeth, notches, or shopping complexestoothed all carried landscape usually found on treesand of dark tropical (with alternate large and small teeth). Monoecious usuallywhether found onthey certain of tropical toothed alternate large and small teeth). Section alwaysflowers require on another in groundcover, or any other type of plant. lobes); finely toothed with origin. sharp, saw-like5 female the sam origin. opposite sex and to ensure fr Buttresses are outgrowths from the base of forward-pointing teeth (serrate); finely and arrangements may hav design requirements. The arrival of well shaped; funnel-shaped or funnel-form; lipped aceous); pitcher-shaped; pompon; shaped; rosette; funnel-shaped such as Atriplex canescen or funnel-fo pollinate. irregularly cut (laciniate); toothed with large certain tree species extending from lateral F LOWER / F RUIT / S EED (labiatae or labiate); pea-shaped (papilionsalverform; saucer-shaped; slipper-shaped; star- or have the ability (labiatae labiate); pea-shaped Dioecious plantstoarechan uni outward-pointing teeth (dentate); spiny surface roots to the trunk; these flared bases, or qualified landscape architects helped drive the 120 The flower description environmental circumstan P A R T O N E either male or female flo (spinose); scalloped, with shortThis andstarts rounded buttress roots appear on all sides of a tall or with5a subjective statement on the no plant of theanother opposite Section always require inds teeth (crenate); wavy (undulate); or doubleshallowly rooted tree, demand for high quality plants better quality Section 5 provide stability and are plant’s flower display, whether showy or Sexualsexreproduction opposite to ensure fruth toothed (with alternate large andinconspicuous, small teeth). or sometimes something in usually found on certain trees of tropical the as pollen of one indivi such Atriplex canescens Fbetween. LOWER Even / F RUIT S EED origin. where /the individual flower is ovules anotherto plant material selection and a much higher standard have theofability chango F LOWER / F RUIT / S EED the most favourable form inconspicuous, the overall display may still be The flower description environmental circumstanc Leaf bases shaped; funnel-shaped or funnel-form over this is often specified as LPD per m2. It terms variation stunning due of flowers of30 cmlandscape installation. Each newly withtoathe subjective statement on the plantofofgenetic the opposite se( drained soil. Plants thatThis arestarts described asabundance having covers of soil by 50%. Applying 30 cm of water In Dubai (United Arab Emirates), the LPDor nolabiate); The flower description These may be uneven; heart-shaped (cordate); (labiatae pea-shaped the whole plant, or because the inflorescences variation helps the plant flower display, whether showy or Sexual reproduction thrt wedge-shaped (cuneate); acute (pointed). Thisthat starts the with water a subjective peak statementsummer on the a highorsalinity toleranceplant’s have developed various is important to bear in mind will reduce salinity of 30 cm of soil by demand requirements for bearing the flowers are showy, something which is often environmental inconspicuous, or sometimes in the pollen of oneconditio individ introduced plant required several years of plant’s flower display, whether showy or the case with palm trees. diversity of plantplant materia ways of secreting the salt. Some have specialized requirement is given on Section the basis 5 of an approximately 80% and the application of 60 landscape plants in individual settings, rather ovules between. Even where the individual flower is of another of inconspicuous, or sometimes something in plants not originate mostdofavourable form inconspicuous, the overall display may still be than inflower a landscaped situation, are generally the designed to secrete individual plant, rather than of Even one where in athe individual cm of water will before reduce salinity of 30 cm of soil evaluation inclusion (or exclusion)Leafinbases salt glands on their leaves, between. is Fragrance adapted to. Sexual reprodi terms of genetic variation stunning due to the abundance of flowers over These may be uneven; heart-shaped (cordate); by approximately 90%. Long, slow givenmayasstill120–150 LPD for palms; 50–100 variation sodium chlorides, in which case the salt is often landscaped setting, where there will / probably the overall display be This is mentioned the flower’s scent can fertilization, of Finconspicuous, LOWER F RUIT / S EED the whole plant, or when because inflorescences helpsthe theunion plant to Leafthe bases wedge-shaped (cuneate); or acute (pointed). the book. The real driver for the evolution of bethe smelled by of humans, andwhich is somewhat the same plant,condition limits t of flowers over 10–15 litres per m2 per day for environmental due toplants, the abundance applications are better than short cycles. LPD for trees; visible on the leaves inbearing form applied(cordate); to other,stunning adjacent the flowers arecrystals. showy, oftenwater These may beisbe uneven; heart-shaped The variationofasplant both material parties s subjective, in particular when followed by a the flower whole description plant, or because the inflorescences the case with palm trees. diversity daily requirement per plant. The statement accepted salinity are to the be read as shrubs, groundcovers, and grasses; and 10–12 material, and is therefore Other plants void somestatement of the salt (cuneate); orthe acute (pointed). This starts a subjective the saying if it through is wedge-shaped pleasant or not.lowering A note the The landscape haslevels been public themselves, bearing thewith flowers are showy, which on is often plants do not originate fr Self-fertilization potenti is also made when is fragrant which system needs toplant’s becase designed and being at the upper limit for each plant in a welllitresshowy per m2 transpiration, while theFragrance remaining saltit is storedat night,irrigation flower display, or for seasonals. Irrigation storage adapted to. Sexualis reprodu the with palm trees. whether with bisexual has an implicationwhen siting in moon gardens. or sometimesand something in systems are designed and installed fertilization, This isincrease mentioned the flower’s scent can theflowers union as of wp who have created demand for high quality inforvolume installed accordingly, usinginconspicuous, a delivery system delivery in the leaves. The leaf cells plants, various mech between. Even where the individual flower is th be smelled by humans, and is somewhat the sameand plant, limits Fragrance to take in these ions, and the leaves become that may vary from in-line drip tubes; emitters; based on peak summer demand. See Flower shape Veins, thorns, spines, prickles and leaf tips to prevent self-pollinat variation as both parties sh subjective, in particular when followed by a inconspicuous, the overall display mayscent still be environments. This is mentioned when the flower’s can Leaf will bases These include bowl-shaped; bell-shaped Leaf tips may be acute (sharply pointed); The male and repr thicker and more succulent-looking. sprays; sprinklers; rain guns; subanticipated water requirement chart below. material, and is female therefore n statement saying if itThey is pleasant or not. Aspinners; note LANT

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ABIT

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NVIRONMENTAL

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DAPTATION

FUNGAL

ANTHER

STAMEN

BACTERIAL

VIRAL

FILAMENT

ANTHER

POLLEN TUBE ANTHER

ANDSCAPE USES

STAMEN

STIGMA STYLE OVARY

FILAMENT

PISTIL

POLLEN TUBE

POLLEN PETAL TUBE

OLIAGE

ARK

OVULE

SEPAL

RECEPTACLE

PETAL

acute

STIGMA STYLE OVARY

ANTHER

PISTIL

STAMEN

RUIT

FILAMENT PETAL

acuminate

LOWER

FILAMENT

POLLEN TUBE

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OVULE

SEPAL

acute

entire

serrate

acute

acuminate

obtuse

acuminate

PETAL

truncate

bowl-shaped

entire

laciniate

dditional water in excess of the ds, and may only be carried out if there is good drainage (porosity) It can be achieved by using either or water that has a lower salt han the water being used for As a general rule, the application of uch water will reduce the salinity of

serrate

obtuse

dentate

truncate

entire

emarginate

serrate

cuspidate

obtuse acute

campanulate

spinose

emarginate

cup-shaped

entire laciniate

crenate

serrate dentate

obtuse emarginate

cordate

saucer-shaped

bowl-shaped

acuminate (with a long, tapering point);

What was the biggest inleaf tips Veins,challenge thorns, spines, prickles and Leaf tips may be acute (sharply pointed); photographing and acuminate cataloguing over 550 (with a long, tapering point); plants? The greatest challenge has been trying to capture each plant in leaf, flower, seed and mature form. Often a plant has been removed, lost or cut back before all four items can be photographed. Plants come and go in fashion, availability and demand and it is not always possible to find the plants in the same location as they were first recorded. What is popular for a few years will then often be neglected or forgotten until a landscape designer decides to return to using them some years/decades later.

cup-shaped

funnel-shaped

Kim Declercq worked on the photography for over five years and also helped arrange the plant layouts, while Christina HartDavies provided the botanical illustrations. The artwork and layout for the divider pages was provided by Anna Bolton-Riley and the book cover supervised by Anna and drawn by Vanessa.

crenate dentate

spinose laciniate

cuneate

double-toothed

salverform

labiate

saucer-shaped

slipper-shaped

star-shaped

bowl-shaped cruciform

cuneate

emarginate

campanu cup-sh

cuspidate

cordate

acute

funnel-shaped

labiate

slipper-shaped

stunning due to abundance flowers over papilionaceous pitcher-shaped be smelled bythehumans, andof is somewhat

(campanulate); cross-shaped (cruciform); cup- heart-shaped (cordate); These may be uneven;

star-shaped

strap-shaped

trumpet-shaped

for example mature at d

Self-fertilization is potentia is also the made when fragrant at night, surface which the whole plant, or because the inflorescences eventually drop off and saltsit isare thus irrigation; to achieve the when cruciform cup-shap uneven(cuneate); or cordateor hose pipe, funnel-shaped labia subjective, in particular followed by a wedge-shaped acute (pointed). with bisexual flowers as we has an implication for siting in moon gardens. is spray often bearing the saying flowers which statement if are it isshowy, pleasant or not. A note removed from the plant. Plants that are less specified amount. The irrigation drip, bubbler, Foliage plants, and various mecha the case with palm trees. is also made it is fragrant at night, whichare highly sensitive to water spray to prevent self-pollinatio salt-tolerant and do notFlower have shape either of these two or spray system should gradually bewhen moved Some plants has an implication for siting in moon gardens. crenateinclude bowl-shaped; bell-shaped spinose undulate double-toothed These on their leaves; others have no issue with water The male and female repro methods toacute remove excess salt can become saltoutwards away from the trunk, generally Fragrance papilionaceous to the pitcher-shaped strap-shaped trumpet-shaped (campanulate); cross-shaped (cruciform); cupfor example mature at dif is mentioned when the flower’s drip line area, as the plantThis grows. The basic sprayscent per can se, but cannot tolerate it when the stressed, showing leaf thickening, Flower shape Veins, thorns, spines, prickles and leaf tips yellowing, beThese smelled humans, andspray is bell-shaped somewhat bowl-shaped; Leaf tips may be acute (sharplymany pointed); principle of good irrigation design isinclude tobyprovide is saline. Comments with regard to the and reduction in size; moderately uneven cordate funnel-shaped labiat papilionaceous pitcher-s cuneate acute subjective, in particular when(cruciform); followed by a (campanulate); cross-shaped acuminate and (with a long, plants taperingwill point); sensitive not recover. the most efficient method of application salinity ofcupthe water are made in this category, sensitive statement saying if it is pleasant or not. A note possible. This is dependent species, advice to avoid sprinkler or spray is alsoupon made when it is fragrantwhereas at night, which an implication for siting inirrigation moon gardens. altogether is made in the double-toothed Waterundulate quantity density of planting, and thehas microclimate, and For each plant the water requirement is can be achieved partly by grouping plants with Siting/Installation category. Flower shape Veins, 16 thorns, spines, prickles and leaf tips indicated as litres per day (LPD), for groundsimilar water needs together. These include bowl-shaped; bell-shaped Leaf tips may be acute (sharply pointed); cuneate

acuminate (with a long, tapering point);

acute

papilionaceous

(campanulate); cross-shaped (cruciform); cup-

A N T I C I PAT E D I R R I G AT I O N WAT E R R E Q U I R E M E N T U N I T E D A R A B E M I R AT E S

TURF Months

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

ETo (mm/day)

3.1

3.76

4.87

6.59

8.15

8.55

8.57

8.23

7.07

5.49

4.17

3.13

Landscape Coefficient (Kl):

Species factor (Ks)

Density factor (Kd)

Micro Climate factor (Kmc)

0.75

4.13

5.01

6.49

8.79

10.87

11.4

11.43

10.97

9.43

7.32

5.56

4.17

Plant Type: Turf Assumptions:

Irrigation Efficiency (%) Canopy Area (m2) ET Plant ETp (mm/day) or (lit/day)

Notes: 1. ET – Evapotranspiration - the loss of water from a vegetative surface 2. Leaching requirements are not considered. 3. ETo Data is taken from International Water Management Institute (IWMI) web site (www.iwmi.org)

campan

crenate

double-toothed

uneven

undulate

rosette

salverform

truncate cuspidate

cruciform

undulate

SEPAL

cuspidate

uneven

spinose

rosette

pompon

campanulate

cruciform

dentate

pompon

truncate acuminate

bowl-shaped

laciniate

SEPAL

RECEPTACLE

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Acacia saligna

(Labill.) H. L. Wendl.

F OLIAGE / B ARK Leaves are phyllodes (modified to glaucous, simple, alternate, variably sized and sha oblanceolate, 8-30cm long by 5-20mm wide, with a a nectary gland, 1-2mm wide, at the base of each ph stage may also develop bi-pinnate leaves. // Branche young. Bark is brown-grey, smooth when young, be with age. The species is thornless.

F LOWER / F RUIT / S EED Flowers are showy and

sometimes polygamous. The flowers are bright yello heads. Each flower head is 0.7-1cm across, with 25borne in 5-10cm wide racemes in the leaf axils with raceme. Seedlings flower after 3-4 years. // Fruit is a 4-6mm wide, straight to strongly curved, slightly co and glabrous. There are 6-10 seeds per pod. The see black, oblong to slightly elliptic, 5-6mm long, with

How will this body of work contribute to the horticultural and landscape industries in your opinion? This book has been written as a starting point reference guide for a wide audience from landscape professionals to individuals with a keen interest in gardening. I hope that this book will allow those professionals unfamiliar with the region to make wellinformed decisions when specifying plants for projects in the Arabian Peninsula. I also hope it will help personnel in our industry to both raise questions and find answers to horticultural issues that are commonly faced on projects in our climatic zone. What have you learned from the project? “The more I learn, the more I learn how little I know” – Socrates. That pretty much sums it up!

S OIL / WATER / D RAINAGE Tolerant of shallow water. A deep soil profile is best if to be grown on a r initial deep watering when first planted to help devel 5.6-8.5, acidic to alkaline. Requires a free draining s do not over irrigate or waterlog as this plant is subje Accepts TEW and groundwater with salinity to betw provided it is applied in sufficient volume to leach t accepting to 7,000ppm. Absolute tolerance not yet

S ITING / I NSTALLATION Plant at least 5m away f An abundant pollen producer that can cause hay fev // Plant out at 7-10m centres. Do not keep in conta root girdling as the tap root develops very quickly in take care not to damage roots when planting out fro transplanted once established in the ground. Install mulch on planting to help keep its roots cool and th P LANT T YPE / H ABIT Acacia saligna is an evergreen, flowering, bushy,

large perennial shrub or small to medium tree. Species is conical and Family: What’s next /for you? Any planserect, for open with a low branching, pendulous habit. Occasionally seen as multiFabaceae (alt Leguminosae) also placed in Mimosaceae trunked with a more rounded crown. Grows 2-6m tall with a 5-6m spread and a trunk diameter of 30-40cm. Noted as reaching 9m tall with an equal spread Name explanation: another book? and a trunk diameter of 70-85cm in its native habitat. Medium to fast growth Generic name Acacia is from the Greek name akakia, which is a rate of 60cm-1m p/a when young, slowing as it matures. Lifespan of derived from akis, a thorn, a sharp point. epithet saligna Two more books areSpecific under way at atapproximately the moment. 30 to 50 years. is from salix and means willowy or willow-like, as a reference to the weeping habit of the leaves. E A Full sun to light partial shade. This species The first is Water Plants in Arabia and the second is very adaptable and will thrive given heat and water although juvenile leaves Pronunciation: are vulnerable to summer heat stress in hot, dry, interior regions. Does well in sa-LIG-na of Native Species in coastal areas and is tolerant of saline winds but tends to spread outwards rather isah-KAY-shuh The ~Use Landscape than upwards under prevailing wind. Grows to an elevation of 1,600m. Best Common name: growth between 20-36ºC with dormancy somewhere around 10ºC and is Design. data is frost taking Blue-leaf wattle, Collecting Golden wreath wattle, Port Jacksonfor noted as being tolerant overnight to -3ºC with the risk of damage to willow,the second the leaves and soft growth. The provenance of the seed has a direct effect Weeping wattle on the plant’s ability to withstand time and the process is quite a lot harder than it dry heat and cold and its long term success or failure. Accepts urban atmospheric pollution. Origin: Australia sounds, so that one might take a good few years L A very adaptable plant, variously used as a specimen, screen, windbreak, pioneer, transitional or reclamation plant and for its zones: weeping effect. In afforestation toPlanting collate. Sustainable landscapingsands. will need to schemes used to stabilise desert and coastal USDA 9 to 11 Looks good by lakes, streams and water features. Occasionally seen as a large flowering shrub or background tree in tropical or ornamental landscapes. include much greater numbers of native Being tolerant ofplants urban atmospheric pollution it may be planted in industrial estates, along heavily trafficked roads and in parking lots. Suitable for xerophytic landscaping.and Attracts bees, birds and butterflies. Susceptible in the future. Persuading the growers, clients to browsing animals and tortoises, especially the soft new growth. designers to grow and use such plants will be the next big step. NVIRONMENTAL

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ROOTS Develops a strong tap root and sends out roots, which will cause problems to adjacent paving and atmospheric nitrogen fixing roots. Does not lik cultivation which usually results in the plant produc also do if the roots are exposed to the sun.

M AINTENANCE Prune to desired shape immediat the lower branches to encourage a standard tree sha up the centre and to reduce wind damage as this pla wood and a tendency to develop weak crotches caus forming in erect branches adjacent to the stem. Rem trunk to achieve a 90º angle where possible. Accepts suckers, seedlings and seasonal litter. Benefits from a mulch annually in spring. Apply a slow release 14.1 Wash leaves occasionally to remove wind blown san reduce susceptibility to mites.

S EED P ROPAGATION Usually propagated by seed p/gr. and up to 40-65 dried seed p/gr. Viability of a container. Immerse in hot water at 90ºC, allow it to Discard any floating seeds and sow swollen seeds im soaking process for any un-swollen seeds, using fresh initiate and speed up germination. Sow 6mm deep reached 20-25ºC. Germination rate 96% for fresh s 5-15 days, dried seed has a germination rate of 85-9 12-36 days. Seedlings are prone to damping off.

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Bijlmer Park Amsterdam By Mecanoo Architecten

he Bijlmer area is the result of a large expansion of Amsterdam in the late Sixties and Seventies. The utopian modernism that underpinned the plans for the neighbourhood envisaged a metro system, a road network free of crossings, uniform thirteen-story housing blocks coupled with parking garages and extensive green space. In practice, it delivered an unsafe neighbourhood with problems and an unforeseen multi-cultural population. Now re-branded as Amsterdam Zuidoost, the neighbourhood has been urged to

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provide a differentiated housing stock and to improve its management of the public realm. Part of this strategy is the transformation of the Bijlmerpark into a new urban park with 700 homes and six hectares of sports facilities. Mecanooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to this brief has three main elements: the integration of housing within the landscape, clear boundaries and entrances to the park and an intensification of activities. Undulating strips of individual homes and apartments define the edges of the park. The park was elevated 60cm to mitigate the dampness of lower lying areas. The

Bijlmer Tree Edge is the transition between the park and residences - a fence made of trees stripped of their bark and placed on steel legs. The Bijlmerpark has seven classic main entrances that are characterised by three vertical gates that always remain open on either side of a horizontal gateway. “Bijlmerpark” is written in ironwork on the vertical gates, and the horizontal gateways

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have names that refer to the surrounding neighbourhoods. Just by these gates alone, the Bijlmerpark is set apart from the other city parks. The Bijlmer Paths wind like elegant ribbons through Bijlmerpark and connect the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;culturalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; northern part of the park with the natural, ecological southern part. They pass by - and even under - the Karspeldreef, occasionally intertwining themselves with the sidewalks. Bijlmerpark features a range of distinctive trees like the giant sequoia and fields of flowering Magnolias. In Bijlmerpark you can see and smell every season. The rolling parkland, together with the variety of plantings, creates an experience in all seasons. Playing fields for organised sports are located in the middle of the park. These artificial grass and turf fields are somewhat hidden from the houses by trees placed around them. There many other attractions within the park along three different esplanades, the Sports and Game esplanade, the Tribune esplanade and the Nature Esplanade, which all have their own identity and function.

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The southern part of the park is a nature park with plenty of water features, large fields with colourful plants, several bridges and banks and a deck over the water. There is also a 7-metre high hill covered with butterfly bushes, from which you can see the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path through the Bijlmerpark. There are also plans to create an arboretum above the Karspelsedreef. Bint Sabt Half 3-14.pdf

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Sanzpont [arquitectura] evolves the concept of luxurious life into the luxury of creating life.

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anzpont [arquitectura] has been awarded third place in an international restricted competition for a VIP Palace in Qatar, receiving the award for its innovative and ecologic response to the project brief of this private residence.

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for the botanical species is created by a mist irrigation system located in the inner skin of the palace central dome. Water is obtained from an underground

The purpose of the competition was to stimulate innovative and creative ideas, in order to create a high-end, luxurious palace that offers relaxation and luxury for its VIP users. This Palace reinvents the simple idea of turning luxury into something meaningful, creating life and nature through a self-sustainable botanical oasis in the desert. The microclimate needed

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aquifer and sustainably desalinated by an electrodialysis system, powered by solar renewable sources. Photovoltaic panels are integrated into the outer skin of the dome and building roofs, while water is stored in the lakes, which feature various thematic gardens and picnic areas. The heart of the palace is an oasis covered by a central dome. Its unique design is inspired by the Sidra Tree, which is native

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to Qatar and is a symbol for perseverance, solidarity and determination. Historically, this tree unifies people looking for shade in the desert. The branches are symbolised by the leaf-shaped seats hanging inside the Sidra Tree Dome. These seats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; designed for for calm and relaxation - are called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Floating Majlisâ&#x20AC;?. Sanzpont [arquitectura] believe that architecture design should be integrated

with its surrounding environment, and should also reflect its culture in time. With this in mind, the team studied historical typologies and architectural language in order to evolve this into innovative vanguard design. Traditional Qatari architecture was reinterpreted to connect the past with present and future.

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he clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brief for this garden was extensive and challenging. Located on the Palm Jumeirah, the client took the option to acquire a substantial amount of additional land at the side and in front of his villa overlooking the sea. As a result, the existing garden required a comprehensive redesign and redevelopment. The clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire for a garden in which he and his family could entertain in elegant style, together with the scale and classic architecture of his villa, were the starting points for the re-design of this surprisingly innovative garden.

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This large garden has an Easterly aspect overlooking the sea and incorporates many features that are all balanced around high-end elegance and sophistication. Ultimately, the features, layout, fixtures and fittings, materials, textures and finishes were carefully designed to reflect the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle and to impress. The central purpose of the garden is geared towards entertaining. It is focused around a large infinity pool with a raised open lounging area in the centre, shaded by a thatched gazebo. The pool is lined with ivory coloured 10cm x 10cm cracked glass mosaics that give

Award-winning TerraVerde is no stranger to working on the Palm Jumeirah. Over the last few years, the company has successfully created more than 20 of the most prestigious gardens on the development.

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it a distinct turquoise hue during daytime, turning into a rich warm blue when the pool is illuminated at night. It also includes a swim-up bar with sunken seating and - uniquely for a residential pool in this part of the world - TerraVerde installed an underwater audio system. Alongside the pool, they also installed a Jacuzzi large enough to accommodate six people, which is also lined with 10cm x 10cm cracked glass mosaics, but in a turquoise hue to create a subtle contrast between the two bodies of water.

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The garden was planned on multi-levels to offer a variety of vistas and planted, shaded areas. From raised viewpoints and natural palm shaded areas for socialising, to intimate sunken areas for seclusion and quiet moments. The larger part of the hardscape is paved with Noche colour Travertine tiles with accents of Beige travertine. These are contrasted with Copper quartzite marble stacks that are used to clad the shower areas, planters, and part of the villa elevation. This blends the various elements together and provides an overall colour and textural harmony.

Apart from the underwater audio system installed in the pool, this garden incorporates several innovations, the most important of which is the large store/utility room constructed under the raised seating area and plantation. This has added significant value to the property due to the creation of over 30sqm of additional space, which is at a premium on the Palm Jumeirah. From the outset, the client instructed that no plastic should be used in the scheme and, as a result, TerraVerdeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development team worked to specify, source and procure all the required fittings in stainless steel.

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This exceptional garden is designed to be at the leading edge of technology. Every function, from lighting effects to pool temperature, choice of underwater audio track to irrigation and security is controlled by a smart home application that allows the owner to manage his environment however he pleases, either remotely or in situ. Sustainability was also an important factor from the beginning and influenced the design and construction. The decking areas are constructed

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from Duralife, which is made of recycled wood with no toxic chemicals and is long life, requiring no maintenance. And, to minimise water consumption and reduce maintenance, there are no grassed areas. All lighting, both external and in the pool, is LED. TerraVerde took considerable care to source locally grown plants acclimatised to the weather of the region, planting them to create lush landscapes when viewed from both inside and outside the garden.

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Purelife pays tribute to international judges, participants and visitors and looks ahead to a new era of sensational gardens

s the Dubai International Garden Competition (DIGC) marks a successful debut and drew to a close on Sunday, 6 April 2014, the event has gained momentum with participating companies and international judges revealing fascinating insights into the increasingly sophisticated methods of gardening and landscaping designs. More than 2800 attendees have flocked to the event over the past four days, and the consensus among the visiting families is that the designs have lived up to the hype and indeed surpassed their expectations. The internationally renowned judges Elisabetta Sari, Phil Evans, Jo Thompson, David Dodd, Kamelia bin Zaal and MuhammadJayyoussi of Emaar Properties, were kept busy throughout the four days by the fierce level of competition, as each participant strived to raise the bar of quality. The judges carefully evaluated each entry according to the international criteria that included the Design, Construction, Planting, Scale and Sustainability of the entries.

Mr. Nehme Moujaess and his team from TerraVerde celebrating their win for “Best in Show” and “Best Large Garden”

2800 visitors at the 1st Dubai International GardenCompetition 2014 The competition was organized and hosted by Purelife Events, Exhibitions & Conferences, and held under the patronage of Dubai Municipality; with Strategic Partnership from Dubai Calendar and Traders Hotel Dubai, which is also the Official Hotel Partner; support from the Venue Sponsorship partner

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EmaarProperties; Diamond Sponsorship from Nestlé; Gold Sponsorship from CoolGroup; and Platinum Sponsorship from the Desert Group, alongside sponsorship from JKD Hortitech and Al-LokritInternational.

The impressive quality of the entries led to some prolonged and intense debates among the judges, and awarded the

participants as follows: Best in show went to Terraverde LLC, Best large garden went to Terraverde LLC, Best medium garden went to Orchid Garden Centre, Best small garden went to Al MeamarLandscapes, Judges’s special commendation went to Al MeamarLandscapes, People’s Choice went to Mirak Landscaping & Irrigation and finally, Best Show Garden Award went to Dubai Miracle Garden. Nasser Khan, CEO of the organizers Purelife Events,Exhibitions & Conferences summed up the event by saying: “If the whole world is a garden, then Dubai is its fountain of ideas.Since our event was making its debut in the region, the past four days have been a fascinating learning curve. For example we have learned that when you combine family leisure with retail and entertainment attractions, the Dubai public will always support you. By successfully hosting international judges, participants and

visitors, we have demonstrated that Dubai has become the global center of attraction as we prepare for international events like the World Expo 2020. Special appreciation goes to our remarkable judges who came from halfway across the world to ensure that we maintain world-class standards. We are also grateful to our generous sponsors and loyal visitors, who all contributed to an impressive inaugural experience.”

Fellow judge Phil Evans agreed with Ms Thompson, explaining: “Creativity and beauty are very subjective concepts which depend on opinion, and so there was a wide range of views among the judges. But fortunately we had very clear guidelines and some of our decisions were based on technical aspects like sustainability and practicality. In other words the gardens should not just look spectacular; they must also work spectacularly well.”

When asked about the most challenging aspect of reviewing the entries, Jo Thompson, one of the international judges revealed: “Just when we found an entry that seemed to stand head and shoulders above the rest, we would then come across anotherentry that was even more impressive and which became the new frontrunner. The lead changed hands several times, but in the end we are confident we made the right decision.”

“I am leaving this event as a much wiser and more experienced gardener than I was when I arrived in Dubai,” remarked judgeElisabetta Sari. “The contestants have thanked us for our feedback, but the truth is that we have also learned a lot from Dubai’s incredibly ambitious companies, landscapers, architects, engineers and other professionals. I have no doubt that their standards will soon rise above their international counterparts -- if they haven’t already.”

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CityNorth

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Located in one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest desert regions, CityNorth was envisioned as a mixed use project, taking the concept of a traditional indoor shopping mall and turning it inside out so that people could enjoy the outside while they shopped, ate and strolled through garden courtyards and shaded retail promenades. At build out, the project will provide contemporary housing, luxurious shopping, fine dining and modern work places organized along pedestrian oriented streets and shaded corridors on a 144 acre (58 ha) site. I www.landscape-me.com I April 2014

The Central Plaza also known as “the boulevard” was envisioned as the primary gathering space for the project and northern metropolitan area. Anchored by four high-end department stores, luxury retailers, fashionable night clubs and unique restaurants, this space was designed as the icon of the project. A monumental bougainvillea canopy creates a continuous visual element above the low-rise buildings helping to cool the buildings, upper plazas and garden, and outdoor sidewalks and lower plazas as well as creating an element that would visually link one end of the boulevard with the other.

fundamental goal for the project is to inspire people to live, work and shop outside despite the hot temperatures that plague the area in the summer months. The shading and cooling of people outside was an essential part of the master plan conceived by Nelsen Partners and Elkus Manfredi, planners and architects of the project. At the center of this 5.5 million square foot mixed use project is a grand boulevard anchored by four department stores, and a series of in-line retailers and restaurants located along shaded streets, sheltered retail promenades or covered garden courts. The orientation of buildings and streets along the grand boulevard was important to help reduce solar gain and to harvest the natural breezes of the area. Primary streets and buildings were positioned along an east-west axis, meaning that the short side of mixed-use buildings and their adjacent outdoor sidewalks weren’t directly exposed to the hot afternoon sun when the heat is at its worst. Additionally, streets and buildings were tightly spaced together in order to provide additional shading on public sidewalks and spaces for people who were walking outside.

Inside the boulevard, several large plazas, including the “sunken garden,” are located. The sunken garden combines water, entertainment and special vertical vine scrims to attract people, especially children to it. Restaurants on multiple levels provide sounds and activity at the edges of the plaza.

From the outset, this project did not want to rely on air conditioning or misting systems to cool the pedestrian sidewalks during hot weather like so many other outdoor retail projects do. Instead, the project relies on layers of shade created by a combination of street trees and palm groves, architectural

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international designs On one amenity deck, residents can enjoy the use and view of a swimming pool, spa and small community pavilion

canopies and tensile shade structures to provide shade and enable light breezes to flow through the area. A 1600 foot long garden trellis concept over the middle of the grand boulevard provides a large vine-covered canopy roof that spans retail and restaurant buildings and sidewalks, providing shade for patrons while reducing heat gain on buildings, concealing air conditioning units and creating a monumental visual icon for the project. Under this large trellis structure are other shading elements such as building canopies, storefront awnings, street trees, palm groves and tensile shade structures that provide additional shading and cooling for the customers and visitors along the Grand Boulevard. Working closely with the architects, Design Workshop prepared landscape design concepts for the garden trellis and a variety of garden spaces along the Grand Boulevard, including a sunken water garden, a palm grove with a water curtain feature surrounded by lush desert gardens and outdoor cafĂŠ areas for restaurants at one end, and a large lawn area where people could gather for large concerts or community events at the other. Because water is so precious in this desert region, Design Workshop designed the landscape to conserve water by using beautiful native plants throughout the project and preparing a relocation plan for desert trees that existed on the site so they could be used in key areas of the new project.

An arrangement of formal street trees, palms and hedges, combined with the monumental bougainvillea canopy and architectural awnings creates a lush garden street that is shaded and cool in the hot summer months.

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Sustainability is much more than using native plants and implementing water conservation strategies. The Owners of CityNorth realized that for their project to be truly sustainable it must have a comprehensive long-range plan and sustainability goals. To that end, the project was designed to achieve certification from LEED速 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a recognized body of development and design experts in the United States who promote sustainable design and development through certification of primarily new developments. Specifically, the plan for the first phase of development was designed to achieve many goals such as:

The landscape design of plants, decorative gravel and retaining walls complements the natural patterns and color tones of the regional desert landscape that surrounds this site.

Main Street was conceived as a tree-lined street with retail at the street and offices and apartments above. Shade canopies in front of the store fronts provide cooling for shoppers and decorative architectural that provide dramatic shadows during the day.

Provide bike racks and on-site employee showers to encourage the use of nonmotorized or carbon burning vehicles. Use native or desert adapted plants to reduce water consumption and provide habitat for birds and animals. Transplant native desert trees from the site to new streets and public spaces in order to provide habitat, shade and scale for public spaces.

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Limit lawn areas to the absolute minimum area and use controlled drip irrigation systems with rain gauges to reduce irrigation water consumption during the hot summer months.

Shaded courtyards provide places for people to escape the hot temperatures and enjoy sculptural water features

Use reflective roofs and paving materials to reduce the radiation of buildings, sidewalks and public spaces. Use dark sky lighting strategies to preserve nighttime vistas and reduce light pollution. CityNorth demonstrates a new way of designing for outdoor retail centers in desert climates, one that works with natural cooling elements such as wind and shade to create engaging public spaces, and can serve as a model for other developments in similar conditions. Today, the first phase of CityNorth has been built, providing around one million square feet of retail, restaurants, professional office space and service apartments to an area that is quickly becoming a town center for the existing and planned homes and businesses in the area.

The project has several streets, each with its own theme and character. On this street, the use of colorful flowering vines that grow on the base of every building will create a signature street for corporate offices, department stores and luxury retailers.

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Design Workshop Team Members: Todd Johnson Jim MacRae Jenny Staroska-McCoy Jeff Wohlfarth Kartika Rachmawati David Amalong Amie Blue External Team Members: Thomas J. Klutznick Company/ Related Companies (Developers) Nelsen Partners (Master Planner and Architect of Record) Elkus Manfredi (Master Planner and Design Architect) LVA Urban Design Studio (Local Landscape Architect) Huie Design Inc. (Environmental Graphics and Signage) Candela (Lighting Design)

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Can you please give us a brief description about you and your educational background? I am a Lebanese national and have a degree in Masters of Business Administration with specialisation in marketing. I have lived in Bahrain and the UAE most of my life.

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Managing Director Hadir Projects & Environment Systems LLC

Can you please highlight your experience in the GCC region in the past years? I arrived in the UAE in 1987 and resided in Dubai at first. I then moved to Abu Dhabi, where I ventured into different jobs until I set up an advertising company in 1991 that was highly successful. I ended up selling the business in 1999, before venturing into my current company. When did your company first set up business in the region? I started researching and preparing this business in 1996 and started the setup in 1999 after I saw a huge gap in the region for a specialised company that works with clients, developers and contractors exclusively on sports and leisure facilities.

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What are the main activities and services your company provides? Our main activities are sports and leisure, and we define our business as a specialised trading and contracting company that can undertake an A-Z turn key project in supply, installation and construction of running tracks, football fields, all kinds of sport courts, fencing, sports lighting, seating (stadium, theatre, auditorium), equestrian surfacing, shooting range practice fields, timing and display systems, sports equipment and climbing walls and recreational and military rope courses.

How important is it for the regional landscaping industry to adhere to International standards when completing projects? This is a very important point, as this understanding is not majority thinking and needs time to be implemented across the area and for companies to understand this matter. But, in comparison to other countries in the Middle East and the region, I would say the UAE is way ahead in implementation.

For these services, our strategy was to link up with the best manufacturing companies in the world and represent them here in the region. Throughout the years we have managed to exclusively represent names such as Tarkett, Fieldturf, Regupol, Courtsol, Alge Timing, and Hosoo. This entailed that all our technician teams have to be highly trained as to be able to solely work on installing these products. This took careful strategy planning and effort in training and sustaining this expertise. We are considered in several products that we represent as being the best distributor in the world for them in view of the sales generation for several years now. How has your business expanded since its inception? We started in Abu Dhabi in 1999 and expanded into Dubai in 2003, Lebanon in 2007 and now currently we are in the process of opening a Doha office. We started with a team of three people and now have over 107 staff members, plus we now represent 17 exclusive companies compared to the initial one company in 1999. What are the main challenges of doing business in the current Middle East market? There are a lot of challenges at the moment and, unfortunately, we have seen a great deal of cash flow issues in the construction

world. This is basically because of the main contractor winning jobs that are low in margin and unrealistic in completion times, estimation and budgeting mistakes while tendering. Besides the fact that the end user sometimes awards jobs based on the lowest price and not on reference, profile, strength and reputation. I have seen numerous projects this year with problems of completion and quality of work with our competitors or with main contractors. We have also seen an increase from nonspecialised companies trying to imitate what we have built slowly for the past 15 years and go into projects with no proper calculation of costs or knowledge of how to install the product. This matter is causing a lot of problems in several projects that we know of.

What are some of the major projects that you have been involved within the past years? We are proud to say that we are the only company to have two Running track facilities IAAF certified, and four football fields FIFA approved for international competition. We have also been involved in major projects including the Dubai Police Club running track, all the sports facilities (indoor and outdoor) at Zayed Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new campus, three FIFA approved clubs for Sharjah Government and other prominent projects. What are your companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans for the future, including new products and developments? We are venturing into new products that are related to the leisure industry but are practically new and highly specialised (to minimise amateur competition) and we will be sharing this through your magazine very shortly.

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