Abu Dhabi Marina Terminal
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History and Developments of Ports
Ports Started with the Civilization
Ports Developments
The aim of this project is to show urban evolution. It does not mean that it becomes’ a station for transportation only, it’s also an entertainment precinct which includes public spaces, pedestrian walk way, bicycles and open spaces to accommodate people with the nature and socialize them. The space inside being dynamic, calming and functional. The space can create a sensory experience extension different from the norm.
Changing of Ports’ Functions
The rapid evolution in Abu Dhabi city and the urban expansion inspired me to design a project especially focusing on the island’s growth. Island growth defiantly means that the city will have a huge extend in the maritime adoption. This thesis proposes the design of portable marina terminals for use in transport, entertain, and landmark applications in remote locations. Currently, remote research is conducted from the heritage of the city. This thesis proposes a terminal that is a gateway unique in form, spaces and functions. One of the aspects to achieve is preserving the culture, and the heritage of the city, presenting the modernism and indicating the place.
Marina’s Functions
Site Analysis
Access
Environment
Land Use
Demography
Boats Types
Spatial Planning
Philosophy
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Environment and Structure
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Boat Circulation am
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Boat Circulation pm
Columns Grid
Ground Floor Plan
AC Systym
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The design approach is to create the spaces where people intervene, planning spaces where people can socialize and cultures can overlap, gathered around one function, using the interaction and interference - with water - in this case, and hence the project name - Marina terminal - considering the following :
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Focused on blurring boundaries between water and built structure and the environment, all of this in consideration of the architectural values and cultural values of Abu Dhabi. 23
First Floor Plan
Construction Detail
Structure Concept
Thermal Comfort
Structure
Site Plan
Skin Pattern Unit
Plan Development
Case Studies
Skin Vision
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Sectioa A-A
Section Development Process
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Sectioa B-B
Section Development Process
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Interior Space
Seamless Fluid Entwined Transparent Natural light
Elevation 2
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