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EDITOR’S NOTE Our cover story this month features the Jordanian city of Irbid, which has been hit hard with changing weather patterns in recent years resulting in overheating and high pollution levels. Written by students studying Landscape, urban design and planning at Jordan’s University of Science and Technology, the article focuses on one of the city’s “dying” neighbourhoods just north of Al-Hashimi Street. Read the student’s assessment of the area and how it can be regenerated to its former glory; becoming a place for people to congregate and enjoy leisurely strolls and family meals. We also meet BAU Brearley Architects and Urbanists to hear about their creative thought process behind their latest Chinese project, The Yuandang Pedestrian Bridge, a 586m bridge that is a hybrid structure incorporating landscape, infrastructure, and architecture. Staying with the theme of urban regeneration of neglected neighbourhoods. Another group of students from Abu Dhabi University, present their work entitled, ‘Reviving Abu Dhabi’s Al Nahyan District’. The urban redesign project is set to increase the connectivity of the somewhat isolated area, and improve circulation while creating a space for people from the neighborhood and outside of it to gather and socialize. As we bid farewell at the end of the month to one of Dubai’s greatest success stories, Expo 2020, we have a special tribute feature from the CEO of Tanseeq Group of companies, Mr Naser Ahmed, about his company’s key contributions to landscaping of the world fair. Enjoy the issue!

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EXPO 2020 DUBAI A MILESTONE ACHIEVED

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The CEO of Tanseeq Investment Group Mr Naser Ahmed Outlines their Key Contributions to the Landscaping Elements of Expo 2020 Dubai

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Expo 2020 Dubai The Ribbon Damac Tower Designing Aqaba Town Park in Jordan Closing the Green Infrastructure Gap BAU Brearley Architects and Urbanists share their creative thought process behind their latest Chinese project.

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Dubai has opened its doors to millions of tourists around the world by hosting the World Expo 2020 Dubai, the ongoing exhibition of the world’s largest recurring global convention showcasing representative pavilions from 191 participating countries. With the tagline ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, Expo 2020 Dubai aims to inspire entrepreneurial initiatives, champion revolutionising cutting-edge technologies, and advocate intelligent and innovative sustainability practises. Replicating the theme set by the Burj Khalifia Park, the architecture of the Expo 2020 Dubai is inspired by the desert-rose: the primary framework of the convention consists of three petal shaped sections that emanate from the core of the Expo site, and are called ‘districts’, comprising the Sustainability, Mobility and Opportunity Districts. Occupying an outdoors space, “landscaping played a fundamental role in the design and construction of the Expo 2020 site,” says Mr. Naser Ahmed, CEO of Tanseeq Investment Group.

As a member of Tanseeq Investment Group, Proscape LLC (Dubai, UAE), one of the region’s leading landscape contracting companies,

successfully executed numerous projects for Expo 2020 Dubai. Proscape first executed the Mock-ups for the Thematic Districts of Sustainability and Mobility, awarded to the company in 2017. Two years later, in 2019, Proscape was awarded the complete landscaping works for the Sustainability and Mobility Districts, which were followed by several successive projects, including: the Conference and Exhibition Centre (CoEx) Campus; Al Wasl Plaza; Expo 2020 Public Realm; the UAE Pavilion; and several other nations pavilions. “Proscape successfully executed all projects in timely fashion and to the highest industry standard,” Mr Ahmed states. Tanseeq Investment Group companies Water In Motion LLC, Acacia LLC, Stones & Slates LLC, Timbertech LLC, Metaline LLC, Tanseeq LLC, Tanseeq Projects LLC, Uniflora LLC and Ventana LLC also directly contributed to the successful execution of the landscaping of Expo 2020 Dubai. “Furthermore, Proscape and her associate companies were supported by Transmech LLC in terms of logistical support, transportation of materials, labour, and supply of heavy equipment,” Mr Ahmed finishes.

Reviving Abu Dhabi’s Al Nahyan District By : Aya I Alkhatib, Heba Hejji, Maya Wacily, and Zeina Hamam Supervised by: Dr.Rim Meziani The goal set for this urban re-design project was to increase the connectivity of the surrounding area and improve circulation while creating a space for people from the neighborhood and outside of it to gather and socialize. Additionally, a survey was conducted to analyze the predominant population of the area and their needs to enhance the public space. The team concluded that one of the primary needs of the residents was the need for a sense of community.

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Qiddiya awards $750mn water park contract to ALEC Saudi-El Seif JV The Qiddiya Water Theme Park will be one of the key entertainment attractions at Qiddiya, the future capital of Entertainment, Sports and Culture The contract was awarded to ALEC Saudi Arabia Engineering & Contracting and El Seif Engineering Contracting, in a joint venture (JV) between the two companies. The Qiddiya Water Theme Park will be one of the key entertainment attractions at Qiddiya, the future capital of Entertainment, Sports and Culture. The agreement was formally signed between Qiddiya’s managing director Abdullah Aldawood, ALEC’s CEO Kez Taylor and El Seif’s CEO Ahmed Al-Bassam at a ceremony held at the Qiddiya Experience Center, followed by a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction. The park will cover 252,000m2 of land and will be home to 22 rides and attractions – including nine that will be world-firsts. Visitors will also be able to access nine zones – the Entry Gate, Camel Rock, Dub Grotto, Wave Wadi, the Den, Viper Canyon, Arabian Peak, the Herding Grounds and Surf Lagoon – inspired by the native animals that inhabit the area around Qiddiya. ALEC-El Seif JV At the signing ceremony, Abdullah Aldawood, board member and managing director, QIC, commented: “The Qiddiya Water Theme Park will be a year-round immersive family entertainment destination, the first of its kind and offering experiences that have never before been offered in Saudi. We are pleased to be working with industry leaders like ALEC and El Seif, who will be using the latest in guest experience technologies to create what is certain to be one of the world’s greatest water theme parks. It will offer our guests a chance to experience that in a welcoming and fun environment for everyone.” Design and sustainability elements The park design will incorporate advanced environmental systems to minimise the use of water through recycling and smart usage in line with QIC’s sustainability practices.

Some rides have been designed to use 75% less water compared to the more conventional rides found in other water parks. In addition, rainwater that falls on the site will be captured, treated and reused for irrigating the destination. The park will also integrate technologies to reduce water pressure in certain rides which will in turn reduce water evaporation by half. In addition, every pool in the complex will be based on a ‘run-out’ concept so that at the end of an exciting slide individuals will glide safely across a shallower pool that uses less water unlike traditional deeper pools used in other water parks. Kez Taylor, CEO of ALEC, added: “We are proud to work on this landmark project in collaboration with El Seif. ALEC’s established expertise in large-scale theme park projects, honed through the successful delivery of other iconic water parks in the GCC, combined with the local expertise of El Seif will ensure the rides and infrastructure at the Qiddiya set new standards for the region, offering adventure seekers of all ages truly one-of-a-kind experiences.” Ahmed Al-Bassam, CEO of El Seif, commented: “El Seif is one of the kingdom’s leading engineering and construction companies that has built some of Saudi Arabia’s and the region’s best known iconic projects such as the Kingdom Tower, Princess Noura University and Haramain High Speed Rail Rabigh Station. El Seif and ALEC have formed a strategic alliance and are committed to be the JV of choice for large complex projects in KSA. We are thrilled to be awarded, with our JV partner ALEC, the contract for the Water Theme Park. We thank Qiddiya for its confidence in our JV and look forward to delivering a world-class entertainment facility together – the first in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the region.” Qiddiya’s offering will be based on five cornerstones: Parks & Attractions, Sports & Wellness, Arts & Culture, Motion & Mobility and Nature & Environment, along with a variety of real estate options and community services. The Water Theme Park will be one of the key attractions of the Parks & Attractions cornerstone.

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The CEO ofAhmed Tanseeq Investment Group Mr Naser Ahmed by Shaaista Outlines His Company’s Key Contributions to the Landscaping Elements of ofExpo 2020 Dubai Group Mr Naser Ahmed Outlines their The CEO Tanseeq Investment Key Contributions to the Landscaping Elements of Expo 2020 Dubai By: Shaaista Ahmed

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Dubai has opened its doors to millions of tourists around Dubai has opened its doors to millions of tourists around the world by hosting the World Expo 2020 Dubai, the the worldexhibition by hosting theworld’s World largest Expo 2020 Dubai, the ongoing of the recurring global ongoing exhibition of the world’s largest recurring convention showcasing representative pavilions global from convention showcasing pavilions from 191 participating countries.representative With the tagline ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’,With Expothe 2020 Dubai aims to 191 participating countries. tagline ‘Connecting inspire revolutionising Minds,entrepreneurial Creating the initiatives, Future’, champion Expo 2020 Dubai aims cutting-edge technologies, and advocate intelligent and to inspire entrepreneurial initiatives, champion innovative sustainability practises.

revolutionising cutting-edge technologies, and advocate intelligent and innovative sustainability practises. Replicating the theme set by the Burj Khalifia Park, the Replicating set byDubai the Burj the architecture of the the theme Expo 2020 is Khalifia inspiredPark, by the architecture ofthe the Expo 2020framework Dubai is inspired the desertdesert-rose: primary of thebyconvention rose: the ofprimary framework of the convention consists consists three petal shaped sections that emanate of three sections from‘districts’, the core from the petal core shaped of the Expo site,that andemanate are called comprising the Sustainability, Mobility and Opportunity of the Expo site, and are called ‘districts’, comprising the Districts. Sustainability, Mobility and Opportunity Districts. Occupying an outdoors space, “landscaping played Occupying an outdoors space, “landscaping played a a fundamental role in the design and construction of the fundamental role in the design and construction of the Expo 2020 site,” says Mr. Naser Ahmed, CEO of Tanseeq Expo 2020 site,” says Mr. Naser Ahmed, CEO of Tanseeq Investment Group. Group. Investment As a member of Tanseeq Investment Group, Proscape LLC a(Dubai, UAE), one of the region’s leading landscape As member of Tanseeq Investment Group, Proscape (Dubai,successfully UAE), oneexecuted of the numerous region’s contracting LLC companies, leading contracting companies, projects for landscape Expo 2020 Dubai.

successfully executed numerous projects for Expo Proscape first executed the Mock-ups for the 2020 Dubai.

Thematic Districts of Sustainability and Mobility, awarded first to the company in 2017. Two years later, Proscape executed the Mock-ups for the Thematic in 2019, Proscape was the complete Districts of Sustainability and awarded Mobility, awarded to the company in 2017. years later, in 2019, landscaping worksTwo for the Sustainability andProscape Mobility was awarded the complete landscaping works for the Districts, which were followed by several successive Sustainability and Mobility Districts, which were followed projects, including: the Conference and Exhibition by several successive projects, including: the Conference Centre (CoEx) Campus; Al Wasl Plaza; Expo 2020 and Exhibition Centre (CoEx) Campus; Al Wasl Plaza; Public Realm; the UAE Pavilion; and several other Expo 2020 Public Realm; the UAE Pavilion; and several nations pavilions. other nations pavilions. “Proscape successfully executed all projects in timely fashion and to theexecuted highest industry standard,” Mr “Proscape successfully all projects in timely Ahmedand states. fashion to the highest industry standard,” Mr Ahmed states. Tanseeq Investment Group companies Water In Motion LLC, Acacia LLC, Stones & Slates LLC, Tanseeq Investment Group LLC, companies Water Motion Timbertech LLC, Metaline Tanseeq LLC,InTanseeq LLC, Acacia LLC, Stones & Slates LLC, Timbertech LLC, Projects LLC, Uniflora LLC and Ventana LLC also Metaline LLC, Tanseeq LLC, Tanseeq Projects LLC, directly contributed to the successful execution of Uniflora LLC and Ventana LLC also directly contributed of Expo 2020 “Furthermore, tothethelandscaping successful execution of the Dubai. landscaping of Expo Proscape and“Furthermore, it’s associateProscape companies 2020 Dubai. andwere her supported associate by Transmech in terms of logistical companies were LLC supported by Transmech LLC support, in terms oftransportation logistical support, transportation of materials, labour, of andmaterials, supply oflabour, heavy and supply of Mr heavy equipment,” equipment,” Ahmed finishes.Mr Ahmed finishes.

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AHMADAARR ANOOHI ANOOHI AHMAD A RAHMAD ANOOHI Chairman, Tanseeq Investment Group Chairman, Tanseeq Investment Group Chairman, Tanseeq Investment Group

We want to extend a special thank you you toa extend a special We wantWe to want extend special thank you thank theUAE Dubai and UAE governments for to the Dubai and governments for to theto Dubai and UAE governments for their outstanding and magnanimous their outstanding and magnanimous their outstanding and magnanimous hosting of Dubai Expo 2020 Dubaithat that has has hosting hosting of Expo 2020 thatDubai has of Expo 2020 allowed Tanseeq Investment Group allowedallowed Tanseeq Tanseeq InvestmentInvestment Group Group toofbesuch a part of suchand iconic and to be atopart an iconic be a part of such ananiconic and celebrated event. celebrated event. celebrated event.”

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played a fundamental Landscaping played role LandscapingLandscaping playeda afundamental fundamental the andof construction the role design and design construction in role the indesign andin construction the of the Expo 2020 site. of the site.pavilions As the are As the Expo 2020Expo site.2020 As the pavilions are different to one other, pavilionsto are to oneand other, different onedifferent other, each every each and every project wasinuniquely each and project was uniquely project wasevery uniquely challenging challenging in terms of procurement, challenging in terms of procurement, terms of procurement, engineering, engineering, logistics and execution. engineering, logistics and execution. logistics and execution.”

“Water(WIM) In Motion a very role,” Mr the awarded the maintenance contract the 2020 entire Expo 2020 “Water In Motion played(WIM) a veryplayed special role,”special Mr awarded maintenance contract for the entirefor Expo Mr Ahmed continues: “Proscape FM, another groupthe event “Water In Motion (WIM) played a very special role,” on of thethe concepts of the SabeelDubai drinking Dubaithe sitehibernation during theperiod, hibernation period, which Ahmed relates.Ahmed “Basedrelates. on the “Based concepts Sabeel drinking site during in which the inevent company, is also a key contributor to the project.” Proscape Mr Ahmed relates. “Based on the concepts of the fountains provided Expo 2020 throughdesign, competitivewas design, was delayed year 19. due to Covid This was fountains provided by Expo 2020 by through competitive delayed by a year dueby to aCovid This was19. followed by followed by FM LLC was awarded the maintenance contract for the entire Sabeel drinking fountains provided by Expo 2020 developed detailed aided selection in the careful the selection the works maintenance 70% of the the convention site once the convention WIM developedWIM detailed designs, aideddesigns, in the careful maintenance for 70%works of thefor site once Expo 2020 Dubai site during the hibernation period, in which through competitive design, WIM developed detailed of materials, and finally, fabricated and installed the fountains launched. of materials, and finally, fabricated and installed the fountains launched. designs, aided in theallcareful selection of materials, that are now located around the Expo 2020 Dubai site forthe event was delayed by a year due to Covid 19. This was that are now located all around the Expo 2020 Dubai site for the maintenance works forto70% the site onceand every and, finally, fabricated and installed the fountains that followed visitors to freely drink from.” “As by the areone different oneofand other, each visitors to freely drink from.” “As the the pavilions are pavilions different to other, each every convention launched. are now located all around the Expo 2020 Dubai site project was uniquely inchallenging in terms of procurement, project was“As uniquely challenging procurement, the pavilions are differentterms to oneof other, each and every for visitors to freely drink from.” The Sabeel fountains are contemporary artistic interpretations engineering, logistics and execution,” Mr Ahmed The Sabeel fountains are contemporary artistic interpretations engineering, logistics and execution,” Mr in Ahmed “At explains. “At project was uniquely challenging termsexplains. of procurement, The Sabeel fountains are contemporary artistic of the traditional Emirati drinking fountain, with the original any point during construction, as a group, we employed over of the traditional Emirati drinking fountain, with theEmirati original drinking any pointengineering, during construction, as aexecution,” group, weMr employed over logistics and Ahmed explains. interpretations of the traditional concepts created in between collaboration between Expo 2020 Dubai two thousand skilled and unskilled workers and 100 – 150 concepts created in collaboration 2020 Dubai and unskilled workers 100 150 “At anyskilled point during construction, as a and group, we–employed fountain, with the originalExpo concepts createdtwoin thousand and Art Jameel. engineers and administration staff dedicated to Expo 2020 and Art Jameel. and staff Expo and 2020 twoadministration thousand skilled anddedicated unskilled to workers 100 – collaboration between Expo 2020 Dubai and engineers Art over Dubai.” Dubai.” 150 engineers and administration staff dedicated to Expo Jameel. 2020 Dubai.” Expo 2020 Dubai implemented strict worker welfare Water In Motion also executed the following twenty-one Expo 2020implemented Dubai implemented welfare Expo 2020 Dubai strict strict workerworker welfare Water In Motion also executed the following twenty-one regulations, in response to which Tanseeq Investment invested innovative wateralso features designed by Crystal Fountains, Water In Motion executed the following twenty-one regulations, in to response to which Tanseeqinvested Investment regulations, in response which Tanseeq Investment innovative water features designed by Crystal Fountains, heavily in further advancements of theiroflabour facilities. When innovative features byand Crystal which arewater located in Al designed Wasl Plaza the Fountains, Public Realm: invested heavily in further advancements their labour heavily in further advancements of their labour facilities. When which are located in Al Wasl Plaza and the Public Realm: asked about this aspect of the project, Mr Ahmed responded: Canada, which are located in Al Wasl Plaza and the facilities. When asked thisMraspect of responded: the project, Mr asked about this aspect of the about project, Ahmed Leadership Pavilion Water Feature Cascade Water Feature “Yes, we spent“We overspent $1 million upgrading our facilities for our Public Leadership Pavilion WaterRealm: Feature Cascade Water Feature responded: over million for upgrading “Yes, weAhmed spent over $1 million upgrading our$1facilities our Interactive Water Feature Fountain of Emirates labour accommodation as well as labour transportation. Interactive Water Feature Fountain of Emirates our facilities forasour accommodation labour accommodation welllabour as labour transportation.as well as Sunrise Water Feature Mirror Fountain Leadership Pavilion Water Feature Cascade Water Feature labour transportation. Sunrise Water Feature Mirror Fountain Interactive WaterFeature Feature Fountain of Mirror Emirates Sunset Water Water Forexample, example, we installed gyms recreation rooms to help installed gyms andand recreation Sunset Water Feature Sunrise Water Feature Water MirrorMirror Fountain For example,For we installedwe gyms and recreation rooms to rooms help to Moonlight Water Feature Emirates Interactive Fountain withthe the mentaland andphysical physical well-being of our workers.” Mr with well-being of our workers. Moonlight Water Sunset FeatureWater Feature Emirates Interactive Fountain Water Mirror with the help mental and mental physical well-being of our workers.” Mr Day Fountain Gravity Mist Fountains Ahmed continues. “Our accommodations were also Moonlight Water Feature Our accommodations were also provided with free wi-fi provided Day Fountain Gravity Mist Emirates FountainsInteractive FountainAhmed continues. “Our accommodations were also provided Night Fountains Hydrophobic Fountains Day Fountain Gravity Mist Fountains with free wi-fiisconnection, which is especially essential connection, which especially essential for our workers to for our Night Fountains Night Fountains Hydrophobic Fountains with free wi-fi connection, which is especially essential for our Hydrophobic Fountains Central Plaza Water Feature workers to stay in touch with their families abroad, improved stay in touch with their families abroad, improved kitchen Central Plaza Water Feature Central Plaza Water Feature workers to stay in touch with their families abroad, improved kitchen and bathroom amenities with hotfacilities, and cold water and bathroom amenities with hot and cold water kitchen and bathroom amenities with hot and cold water facilities, improved laundry amenities and better furnishings, facilities, improved laundry amenities and better furnishings, 7 Mr Ahmed continues: “Proscape FM, another group company, such as refrigerators in all rooms and safety-lockers for each Mr Ahmed continues: “Proscape FM, another group company, such as refrigerators in all rooms and safety-lockers for each worker to keep their valuables.” is also a key contributor to the project.” Proscape FM LLC was worker to keep their valuables.” is also a key contributor to the project.” Proscape FM LLC was

I EXPO2020 Proscape excelled so amenities well in their welfare initiatives improved laundry andworker better furnishings, such as that refrigerators they were conferred withand thesafety-lockers Taqdeer Award Worker in all rooms forfor each worker Welfare under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin to keep their valuables.” Mohammad Al Maktoum. The award recognizes Proscape’s Proscape received the Taqdeer Award for Worker successful of its of labour policies Hamdan that have Welfare implementation under the patronage H.H Sheikh Bin crucially contributed toward the success of Expo 2020 Dubai Mohammad Al Maktoum. The award recognizes Proscape’s as well as its incredible efforts towards raising the standards successful implementation of its labour policies that have of worker welfare and health and safety practices on site.

crucially contributed toward the success of Expo 2020 Dubai as well as its incredible efforts towards raising “Proscape is also proud to have executed the landscaping for the standards of worker welfare and health and safety the approach roads leading to the Expo 2020 Dubai site,” Mr practices on site. Ahmed adds. “The landscaping of the IR73 and IR219 roads “Proscape is also proud to have executed the cover a total area of 100 hectares and comprise numerous landscaping forThe thescope approach roads leading to the Expo species of plants.” of work for the approach roads 2020 Dubai site,” large: Mr Ahmed adds.comprises “The landscaping of the is, indeed, incredibly the IR73 a lawn area IR73 and IR219 roads cover a total area of 100 hectares and of 21,300 sqm with a total number of 19 different species comprise numerous species of plants.” The scope of work of plants sourced for its landscaping, whereas the IR219 for the approach roads indeed, incredibly large:number the IR73 comprises a lawn area of is, 35,400 sqm with a total comprises a lawn area of 21,300 sqm with a total number of 32 different species of plants sourced for its landscaping. 19 different species ofofplants sourced was for itsdesigned landscaping, The of landscape architecture both projects by whereas the IR219 comprises a lawn area ofto35,400 sqmby with Parsons International, UAE and was awarded Proscape Dubai Municipality. a total number of 32 different species of plants sourced for its landscaping. The landscape architecture of both projects was As his concluding words, Mr Ahmed articulates, would like to to designed by Parsons International, UAE and“Iwas awarded extend my thanks to Expo 2020 Dubai and Dubai Municipality Proscape by Dubai Municipality. for granting us the amazing opportunity participate this To conclude, Mr Ahmed said “Itowould like toinextend mega-project. I also want to thank and appreciate them my thanks to Expo 2020 Dubai and Dubai Municipalityforfor theirgranting excellentusmanagement all aspects toof participate the project inthat the amazingofopportunity this made the execution of the landscaping an easier and faster mega-project. I also want to thank and appreciate them for process. their excellent management of all aspects of the project that resulted in the completion of the landscaping to be a much I would, further, like to thank all the parties involved in making faster process. this project such a phenomenal success, including the main I would, further, like to thank all the parties involved in contractors, lead consultants, landscape architects, project making this project such a phenomenal success, including the management teams and all supporting service providers.” main contractors, lead consultants, landscape architects, project management teams and all supporting service providers.” Mr Ahmad Anoohi, Chairman of Tanseeq Investment Group, Mr Ahmad Anoohi, Chairman of Tanseeq Investment expressed: “We want to extend a special thanks to the Dubai expressed: for “Wetheir want to extendand a special thanks to and Group, UAE governments outstanding magnanimous the Dubai and 2020 UAE governments outstanding and hosting of Expo Dubai that for hastheir allowed Tanseeq magnanimous of Expo 2020 Dubai and that celebrated has allowed Investment Group tohosting be a part of such an iconic Tanseeq Investment Group to be a part of such an iconic and event.” celebrated event.”

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Tanseeq Investment Group is based in Dubai, UAE Tanseeq is based incompanies Dubai, UAE and heads Investment a group of Group fifteen successful and heads a groupbyofMrfifteen successful companies, founded and headed Ahmad Anoohi (Chairman) founded and headed by Mr Ahmad Anoohi (Chairman) and Mr Naser Ahmed (Group CEO). Each company and Mr Naser Ahmed (Group CEO). Each company specializes in a select discipline of landscaping and, specializes in a select discipline of landscaping and, together, offer a one stop solution for all landscaping together, offer a one stop solution for all landscaping requirements.

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Thematic Districts The Districts host eighty-six exhibition buildings and, Thematic Districts together, comprise Thematic Districtsthe largest constructed area of Expo

2020 Dubai. They are anchored the tip by their The Districts host eighty-six exhibitionat buildings and, individual together, The Districts host eighty-sixtheir exhibition buildings and, together, Pavilions thatconstructed illustrate coreofmessage through various comprise the largest area Expo 2020 Dubai. They mediums, including exhibitions, speeches, art, films, comprise the largest constructed area of Expo 2020 Dubai. They are anchored at the tip by their individual Pavilions that illustrate concerts and educational tours. are anchored at the tip by their individual Pavilions that illustrate their core message through various mediums, including exhibitions, Proscape was contracted to execute the exhibitions, complete their core through various mediums, including speeches, art,message films, concerts and educational tours. landscaping for and the educational Sustainability speeches, art, films,works concerts tours.District and Mobility District. This includes hard landscaping, soft

Proscape was contracted to execute the complete landscaping landscaping, irrigation,tolandscape lighting, waterlandscaping features, Proscape contracted execute complete works for thewas Sustainability District andtheMobility District. This and the installation of raised planters and urban furniture workshard for landscaping, the Sustainability District and irrigation, Mobility District. This includes soft landscaping, landscape includes hard landscaping, soft landscaping, irrigation, landscape lighting, water features, and the installation of raised planters and Landscape Architect: LAND, Italy lighting, water features, and the installation of raised planters and urban furniture. urban furniture. Landscape Architect: LAND, Italy Landscape Architect: LAND, Italy

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Alif – The Mobility Pavilion Designed by Foster + Partners, UK, the Mobility Pavilion showcases future technological and trade advancements and is designed in the shape of the helicopter turbine to symbolize Alif – The Mobility Pavilion Alif – ThetheMobility Pavilion great advancements Designed by Foster + Partners, UK, the Mobility humanity has made, particularly in travel. Pavilion showcases future technological andMobility Pavilion Designed by Foster + Partners, UK, the trade advancements and is designed in the showcases future technological and trade advancements shape of the helicopter turbine to symbolize and is designed in the shape the helicopter to the soft Proscape wasof contracted toturbine execute the great advancements humanity has made, symbolize the landscaping, great advancements humanity has made, hard landscaping, irrigation and the particularly in travel. particularly in travel. pavilion amphitheatre, for the project. Proscape was contracted to soft execute the soft Proscape was contracted to execute the landscaping, landscaping, and the landscaping, hard hard landscaping, irrigation andirrigation the Landscape Architects: WATG, UK and Foster pavilion amphitheatre, for the project. pavilion amphitheatre, for the project.

+ Partners, UK Landscape Architects: WATG, UK and Foster + Landscape Architects: WATG, UK and Foster Partners, UK + Partners, UK

Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion Designed by Grimshaw, UK, Terra was awarded the LEED Platinum Certification, the highest accreditation for sustainable architecture. More than 100 local species of plants were used in the landscaping that aid in reducing water consumption by 75% and recycled glass was mixed with concrete to help execute the paving. Terra’s gardens also employ sustainable energy sourced from 18 solar panel fitted energy ‘trees’.

Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion

Proscape to execute the softwas landscaping, irrigationCertification, and architecturalthe metal works, accreditation for the Designedwasbycontracted Grimshaw, UK, Terra awardedhard thelandscaping, LEED Platinum highest

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Designed by Grimshaw, UK, Terra was awarded the LEED Platinum Certification, the highest accreditation for sustainable project. architecture. More than 100 local species of plants were used in the landscaping that aid in reducing water consumption by 75% architecture. Moreglass than was 100mixed local species of plants were used the in the landscaping that aidalso in reducing water consumption by 75% and recycled with concrete to help execute paving. Terra’s gardens employ sustainable energy sourced Landscape Architect: Desert Ink, UAE and recycled was mixed with concrete from 18 glass solar panel fitted energy ‘trees’. to help execute the paving. Terra’s gardens also employ sustainable energy sourced Proscape contracted execute the soft landscaping, hard landscaping, irrigation and architectural metal works, for the from 18 solar panelwas fitted energy to ‘trees’. project.

Proscape was contracted to Desert executeInk, the UAE soft landscaping, hard landscaping, irrigation and architectural metal works, for the Landscape Architect: project.

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Conference and Exhibition Centre (CoEx) Conference Exhibition Centre Conference andand Exhibition (CoEx)cultural The CoEx Campus is one of the Centre world’s largest

buildings, comprising twenty-four meeting rooms and four The CoEx Campus is one of the world’s largest cultural (CoEx) suites. The campustwenty-four hosts international fairs, and markets buildings, comprising meeting rooms four and trade-shows and will retain its functionfairs, evenmarkets after Expo suites. The campus hosts international and2020 The CoEx Campus is one of the world’s largest cultural trade-shows andtowill Dubai comes anretain end. its function even after Expo 2020 buildings, comprising twenty-four meeting rooms Dubai comes to an end.

and four suites. The campus hosts international fairs, Proscapeand wastrade-shows contracted to the soft and markets andexecute will retain its landscaping function Proscape was contracted to execute the soft landscaping and hard after landscaping for Dubai the project. even Expo 2020 comes to an end. hard landscaping for the project. Proscape was contracted to execute the soft Landscape Architect: Place Dynamics, UAE landscaping and hard landscaping for the project Landscape Architect: Place Dynamics, UAE

Landscape Architect: Place Dynamics, UAE

Al Wasl Plaza Wasl Plaza AlAl Wasl Plaza Wasl Plaza the colourful centre-point connecting allallthree Thematic Districts andand features a giant 67.567.5 metre (in diameter) AlAlAl Wasl Plaza isisis the colourful centre-point connecting Thematic Districts features a agiant metre (in Wasl Plaza the colourful centre-point connecting allthree three Thematic Districts and features giant 67.5 metre (indiameter) projection dome that delivers an all-around holographic experience. The landscaping was designed by SWA, USA, to reproduce projection that delivers an all-around experience. experience. The landscaping was designed SWA, USA, to reproduce diameter)dome projection dome that delivers anholographic all-around holographic The landscaping wasby designed by SWA, a tropical haven as a reprieve from the desert outside. USA, to reproduce a tropical haven as a reprieve from the desert outside. a tropical haven as a reprieve from the desert outside. Proscape was contracted to execute the soft landscaping, hard landscaping and water features for the project Proscape wascontracted contracted to to execute execute the and water features for for the the project. Proscape was the soft soft landscaping, landscaping,hard hardlandscaping landscaping and water features project.

Landscape Architect: SWA, USA

Landscape Architect: SWA, USA Landscape Architect: SWA, USA

I EXPO2020 Expo 2020 Public Realm The public realm comprises the common urban areas

Expo 2020 Realm Expo 2020 Public Realm at the Expo 2020Public Dubai site, which includes the three

Expopublic Entry Portals, designed by Asif The realm comprises theprominent common architect urban areas Khan to stand 21 metres tall and weigh a total of 29.4 The public realm comprises the common urban areas at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, which includes the three tonnes. ThePortals, landscaping features local plants, at theEntry Expo 2020 Dubai site, which includes the grasses threeAsif Expo designed by prominent architect and shrubs and incorporates a network of different lanes Expo Entry Portals, byand prominent Khan to stand 21 designed metres tall weigharchitect a total ofAsif 29.4 for pedestrians, and other vehicles. Khan to The standlandscaping 21buggies, metres tall and weigh aplants, total ofgrasses 29.4 tonnes. features local tonnes. The and landscaping features local plants, grasses and shrubs incorporates a network of different lanes Proscape was contracted to execute the soft and shrubs and incorporates a network of different lanes for pedestrians, buggies, and other vehicles. landscaping and irrigation for the project. for pedestrians, buggies, and other vehicles.

Proscapewas was contracted contracted to execute Proscape execute thethesoftsoft Landscape AECOM, UAE landscaping andirrigation irrigation theproject. project. landscapingarchitect: and forforthe

Landscapearchitect: architect: AECOM, Landscape AECOM, UAE UAE

UAE Pavilion Pavilion UAE The UAE Pavilion was designed by the celebrated Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava to resemble a falcon’s wing in UAE Pavilion The UAE Pavilion was designed by the celebrated Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava to resemble a falcon’s wing in flight flight in representation of the pioneering spirit of the Emirates. This was Proscape’s final project executed for Expo 2020 in representation of thedesigned pioneeringbyspirit of the Emirates. This architect was Proscape’s finalCalatrava project executed for Expo 2020 Dubai The UAE Pavilion was celebrated Spanish Santiago to resemble a falcon’s wing in Dubai and took approximately four the months to complete. and took approximately four months to complete. flight in representation of the pioneering spirit of the Emirates. This was Proscape’s final project executed for Expo 2020 Proscape was contracted to four execute the soft landscaping, hard landscaping and water features for the project. Dubai and was took approximately months to landscaping, complete. Proscape contracted to execute the soft hard landscaping and water features for the project.

Landscape Architect: WAHO Landscape Architects, UAE Proscape contracted execute the soft landscaping, hard landscaping and water features for the project. Landscapewas Architect: WAHOtoLandscape Architects, UAE Landscape Architect: WAHO Landscape Architects, UAE

Proscape also executed the landscaping for the following projects:

Proscape also executed the landscaping for the following projects: Austria Pavilion ICD Pavilion

Australia Pavilion Leadership Building Proscape also executed the landscaping for the following projects: Baden Wurttemberg Pavilion Monaco Pavilion ICD Pavilion Austria–Pavilion Belarus Morocco Pavilion Leadership Building AustraliaPavilion Pavilion ICD Pavilion Austria Expo (Multiple Locations) Palestine Pavilion Monaco Pavilion BadenMajlis –Pavilion Wurttemberg Pavilion Leadership Building Australia Pavilion Morocco Pavilion Belarus Pavilion Monaco Pavilion Baden – Wurttemberg Pavilion Palestine Pavilion Expo Majlis (Multiple Locations) Morocco Pavilion Belarus Pavilion Palestine Pavilion Expo Majlis (Multiple Locations)

Rove Hotel Russia Pavilion Singapore Rove HotelPavilion Theme RussiaPavilion Pavilion Rove Hotel Pavilion USA Pavilion Singapore Russia Theme Pavilion Pavilion Singapore Pavilion USA Pavilion Theme Pavilion USA Pavilion

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Reviving Abu Dhabi’s District Reviving Abu Dhabi’sAl AlNahyan Nahyan District By : Aya By I Alkhatib, Heba Hejji, Maya Wacily, Zeina Hamam : Aya I Alkhatib, Heba Hejji, Maya and Wacily, Supervised by: Hamam Dr.Rim Meziani and Zeina Supervised by: Dr.Rim Meziani The goal set for this urban redesign project was to increase the connectivity of the surrounding area The goal set for this urban re-design project was to increase the connectivity of the surand improve circulation while creating a space for people from the neighborhood and outside of it to rounding area and improve circulation while creating a space for people from the neighborhood gather and socialize. Additionally, a survey was conducted to analyze the predominant population of and outside of it to gather and socialize. Additionally, a survey was conducted to analyze the the area and their needs to enhance the public space. The team concluded that one of the primary predominant population of the area and their needs to enhance the public space. The team conneeds of the residents was the need for a sense of community.

cluded that one of the primary needs of the residents was the need for a sense of community.

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Site Plan Site Plan

Nahyan isarea an urban located Abu Dhabi, AlAl Nahyan is an area urban area inlocated in Abu Dhabi, UAE. UAE. The area is popular with families for its villaThe area is popular with families for its villa-style accommostyle properties and green surroundings. Al Nahyan is dations and green suburb. Al Nahyan is anchored by Al Wahanchored by Al Wahda Mall, supermarkets, mid-range da Mall, supermarkets, mid-range fashion boutiques, patisfashionalongside boutiques, patisseries alongside neighborhood series neighborhood Asian diners and burger bars. Asian diners and burger bars. The most common typology of users in the area is preThe most common typology of users in the area dominantly families and youth; however, due to the is predominantly families and youth; however, due to surplus of accessible stores, many middle-aged sinthe surplus of accessible stores, many middle-aged gles are found either working or shopping there. singles are found either working or shopping there.

Formation Diagram Formation Diagram

Zoning and Programing Diagram One of the adverse issues found in the area was that the site lacked good seI SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE ating and was empty; henceforth, the team designed a multipurpose shading device that is attractive to children to play with and whileprograming functional for adults to Zoning sit on or walk under. A central element of Diagram The Ribbon is the food and coffee stalls, One of the adverse issues found in the area was made of repurposed shipping contaithat the site lacked good seating and didn’t ners, including recycled oil barrel seaattract many residents or kids; henceforth, the tings, were added to encourage outdoor team designed a multipurpose shading device for occupation and provide pleasant children to play under and foraadults to sit space on or to sit in during the day for any visitor. walk under. A central element of The RibbonThe is central is stalls, also made surrounded by a the food region and coffee of repurposed children’s play area that consists monshipping containers, recycled oil barrels’ofdouble as seats outdoor dining and a key bars and and encourage a sandbox. Furthermore, socializing. central region also surrounded small stageThe was added forisopen mic evenby a children’s play area that consists of monkey ts to appeal to a more mature audience. bars and a sandbox. Furthermore, a small Moreover, the areas are dividedstage into was added for open mic events to appeal to a quiet and active zones. The division more mature audience. was made to accommodate those who Moreover, the areas are divided into quiet would appreciate some quiet and active zones. The division wasapart madefrom to the hustle of loud, active areas. accommodate those who would appreciate some quiet apart from the hustle of loud, active areas.

Materials and Sustainability Materials and Sustainability Upcycled Barrels: Eco-friendly Durable, affordable, high strength Resist harsh environments

Upcycled Shipping Containers: Eco-friendly Easy Installation Durable, affordable, high strength Resist harsh environments

Fiberglass: a composite material made from reinforcement (fiber) and matrix (resin) Extremely strong and durable Can be formed into any shape Lightweight Corrosion resistant Economical Easily processed Can be gel coated painted

Sustainable tackled thisincluding, project. A onstudy suitable Sustainable approaches approaches werewere integrated into this in project a study suitableon materials which materiformedtaken a large part of the decision making. FiberglassFiberglass will be used towill construct Ribbon it is extremely als was into huge consideration; be The used to asconstruct The Riblightweight, strong, corrosion-resistant, economical. corrosion-resistant, and economical. bon strong, as itdurable, is extremely durable,andlightweight, 16

Development Diagram ` Looking into the area’s current conditions, it has been clear that there was Development Diagram a lack of safety precautions, such as Looking into the area’s current conditions, it’s the lack of a zebra crossing in an area clear that there was a lack of safety precautions where people jaywalk, of the inconwith no zebra crossing in an area where people sistency of street lights and signage. jaywalk, as well as inconsistencies in street lights Therefore, Ribbonthe prioritizes pedeand signage.The Therefore, ribbon prioritizes strian safety extending sidewalks, pedestrian safety by by extending sidewalks, creating creating crosswalks, adding lightsBicycle and crosswalks, adding lights and signage. signage. lanes alsotheadded lanes were Bicycle also added to were reinforce idea of to reinforce idea of physical health physical health the and wellbeing. and wellbeing.

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1.Compared thethe empty spacesspaces shown inshown the before picture, The Ribbon provides upcycled provides barrels that upcycled are eco-friendly Comparedto to empty in the before picture, The Ribbon barrels and durable. Upcycled shipping containers serve as restaurants and cafes. Furthermore, play areas are incorporated that are eco-friendly and durable. Upcycled shipping containers serve as restaurants and cafes. Furthroughout Ribbon siteincorporated is popular with families. Different used to site create distinctivewith pedestrian thermore, Playsince areastheare throughout thematerials ribbonwere since the is apopular families. sidewalk for enhanced safety. Different materials were used to create a distinctive pedestrian sidewalk for enhanced safety.

More interactive seen the after picture. Additional seatings were 2. Morechildren’s children’s interactive playplay areasareas can becan seenbe in the afterinpicture. Additional seating was incorporated within The incorporated The Ribbon shaded by the Rowan protected steel tree grates. Ribbon shadedwithin by the Rowan trees planted protected by steel tree trees grates.planted The Ribbon also raisesby awareness for safety The Ribbon also raises for safety protocols and public service announcements. protocols and public serviceawareness announcements. 17

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Recycled Kiosks with unique table design that encourages social interaction and self-cooking

The Ribbon plays a multifunctional role in providing entertainment for children and adults. In addition, it serves the community as a place to provide information, a resting area, and connect the plots.

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DAMAC TOWERS BY PARAMOUNT

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DAMAC Towers by Paramount Hotels & Resorts is a four-tower development unique in its scope and ambition: California cool meets Hollywood glamour at an address as iconic as its neighbourhood, while the city’s most exciting retail and F&B experiences are moments away. Three towers host 1,200 luxury apartments, where the sleek, studio-feel interior theme is inspired by the iconic studios. The fourth tower is the setting for a hotel, ‘directed’ by Paramount Hotels & Resorts. The towers share a wealth of luxurious amenities, including a stunning podium-set swimming pool, with a massive sun deck and panoramic views of Downtown Dubai. Inspired by the rich history of Paramount Pictures, the hotel is set centre stage in the heart of Dubai’s dynamic Business Bay district. The

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project includes an impressive drop-off area with landscape elements that complement the overall language of the façade. The swimming pool covers over 450 square metres, with a separate pool dedicated for kids and a shaded swim-up bar. Relaxing wooden decks and private cabanas provide that extra dash of luxury for hotel guests and residents. California meets lush landscape The pool deck area features natural stone for the paving, coping and cladding, while the swimming pool features carefully selected glass mosaic tiles for the pool floor and walls. Meanwhile, the pool bar includes a polished granite counter with white glass mosaic cladding to compliment the turquoise coloured ‘Malibu’ logo.

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The softscape strategy played a huge role in creating the lush atmosphere now being enjoyed by the hotel guests and residents. The pool deck features Washingtonia filifera and Washingtonia robusta palms in abundance. The Washingtonias are either perfectly clumped together or set in their individual planting islands and have Hymenocallis littoralis, Zamia furfuracea, or Canna indica as

understory planting. Lush trees including Plumeria obtusa and Delonix regia are also provided to complete the softscape idea. The utilisation of landscape elements such as the use of artificial rocks with the waterfall, surfboard displays, vibrantly painted concrete seating areas, food trucks, and Malibu-inspired graphics and signage are used to instantly transport residents to the Californian seaside.

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Designing With Nature:

Aqaba Town Park By Yazan K. Mahadin MK Associates

Civilizations and cities are formed by people. Our cities are designed and shaped by architects, landscape architects, and planners. Historically, urban open spaces such as parks were planned as a respite from city life and a reaction to the environmental and social concerns that arose because of rapid urbanization. Urban parks, for instance, have played a significant role in our daily lives. Parks provide locations for leisure and recreational activities, as well as access to nature and opportunities for physical activity and relaxation. William Whyte stated in his book The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces that the primary function of urban public parks is to improve quality of life. Furthermore, Parks and open space development has various favourable impacts, according to researchers at The Trust for Public Land. Studies demonstrate that having enough parks and recreational activities reduces crime, and that investing in open spaces attracts new businesses, provides jobs, and encourages social interaction. Furthermore, parks and open space improve the value of surrounding properties while also providing a respite from the stresses of daily life. Participation of the community in the creation of local parks is frequently used as a catalyst for resolving neighbourhood issues. Saving land can provide towns with low-cost flood control and water treatment options.

Our team at MK Associates had a new challenge. We were commissioned for a 280 dunums open public park project in Aqaba, Jordan. Master Plan The city of Aqaba, a beach resort town, commissioned a city-wide master plan that centred on public areas. Aqaba town leaders believed it was necessary to conduct a visual assessment of the existing environment and public infrastructure due to the town’s growing importance as a tourist destination combined with the commercial shipping industry. This research paved the way for the town’s future as Jordan’s southernmost beach tourism destination. Aqaba Town Park, one of five public projects identified in the city-wide master plan, includes an outdoor theater, a coffee shop and restaurant, botanical garden, water features, and several play areas. The park’s centrepiece is a water dome, from which water channels flow in all four directions. Plants such as blossoming Jacaranda, Delonix regia, and Ailanthus altissima, as well as the connecting waterways, bring the many park functions together into one rich outdoor scene. The parks’ entrances, as they connect to neighbouring neighbourhoods, traffic patterns inside the city, and, most crucially, the conceptual reference to the natural landscape of this hilly sea-side location, were all given special attention.

Figure 1: Schematic design for Aqaba Town Park, 2006

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Process of Thinking Process of Thinking Our team started looking at various coastal cities when we first started thinking about the design of Aqaba Town Park. What better place to look for design inspiration for a beach resort than the Mediterranean? For example, Malta! Simply substitute Malta with the name of the city of Aqaba, and the relationship is strikingly similar. Malta’s cities are as much defined by the sea as any other city in Europe... a severe, dry environment with water always on the agenda. Looking at Richard England’s magnificent projects in Malta, you can see how he uses shapes, forms, and colors to create places with various spirits. The Garden for Myriam, for example, was made for Richard England’s wife and is described as “a space laced in threads of stillness to enable us to find the usefulness of being useless.” Furthermore, the core concept of the Waters of Reflection project is “the juxtaposition of water and building.” We progressed from this tiny size to the landscape of the sea and shoreline. “The brightness and darkness that emerge from a city’s open spaces, buildings, and streets are reflected in the seas that surround it”. Despite the lack of a tangible link, examining the seaside towns of Malta, with all of their histories and current regionalist updates, sparked a creative drive. An energy began to form around the design approach to Aqaba Town Park. Waters of Reflection’s physical visuals and architectural environment served as practical inspiration. The relationships between the landscape and architectural elements intrigues that create a compelling setting. Richard England, a true regionalist who is passionate about designing in the context of the natural and cultural surroundings, and other coastal town environmental designers are inspired by the sea, water, and light. A city’s relationship with the sea is never by chance; the city grew there because of the waterway, not the other way around. This is the kind of data that good designers need to collect. They must sense and feel the connection between land and sea, rather than oppose it. By studying coastal cities, we were able to find similar places to study and research this relationship. Moreover, to the physical data, each city and each project has its own rich history, culture, and regional identity.

This helped us to gather more ideas, brainstorm, and sketch. All of this information that we gained through this process helped us to get inspired while designing Aqaba Town Park We studied different projects in the Mediterranean to see how spaces have formed over time and history. Time and use have created rich living environments. The combination of parks, shops, colourful display houses, side street cafes, and markets create the tectonic tactile space of a cityscape. Site Analysis Looking at a similar surrounding setting allows you to see more than what is physically present. The impressions, thoughts, feelings, and smell of a place are collected and recorded in some sketches for future reference, recall, and refining in a new design. As the skilled designer sketches, perceives, and inhabits the landscape in anticipation of the design waiting at the home office, Aqaba Town Park, one searches for the essence. The organic characteristics of architecture and landscape architecture are derived from historical, environmental, and climatic restrictions. When environments lose their distinct qualities, they become essentially utilitarian settings that may be readily reproduced and transported from one location to another. As a result, they become a consumer good with no personal connection to the user or context.

I SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE The sketched assessments of Aqaba provide a simple grasp of how the land functions. The environmental analysis is turned into easy-tounderstand graphic data. Language barriers are broken down via images. They are a universally understood language. These diagrams and sketches depict how the physical world operates and outline design guidelines for Aqaba Town

Figure 2: Traffic location map & neighbourhood relationships

Figure 3: Layers of Aqaba

1. Tranquil… cool, smooth, emerald, blue/green, dark turquoise blue, rocky, sandy beach, calm, moving, rich, expansive, free form 2. Dense... mounding, city pattern, grid, formal 3. Edgy... angular, north-eastern mountainous, arid, brown, grey, pointed, commanding

Figure 5: Site plan transformed into a conceptual design section for the central axis theme

Figure 4: Site Analysis Map

Figure 6: First conceptual drawing after completion of the site analysis.

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Figure 7: Sketches of central water feature and entrance

The proposed architecture for Aqaba Town Park gives the impression of sea breezes. The forms in plan and perspective reflect the land’s natural gradation; how the wind flows over it; the need for air to rise to relieve the heat...the poetics of the natural landscape adapted to the man-made setting. Like a wave developing and curling and then losing its form again, round forms intensify the sense of place and then let it go. The main and side entrances of Aqaba Town Park include wavelike roof constructions that correspond to the wind analysis and wave concept..

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About the Author:

Yazan K. Mahadin, BArch, MLA, Assoc. ASLA

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Yazan Mahadin is a Jordanian Architect and Landscape Architect. He is the recipient of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (Mississippi Chapter) Honour Award for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture in 2015, three ASLA Merit Awards, three departmental awards from Mississippi State University, and an Award from the Environmental Protection Agency EPA from the US in 2014. In 2019, Mahadin led a team of 6 architects and won the first place of the Manhattan Call Competition in NYC. Yazan Mahadin is currently the CEO of MK Associates, Jordan’s first landscape architecture firm since 1987. Mahadin received his bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Cairo University and received his master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Mississippi State University. For the last ten years, he has been an advocate of promoting landscape architecture as a tool to protect and enhance the environment. Yazan’s motto is to use landscape architecture as an art for survival. He is currently getting his second master’s degree in Risk Management from The American University of Madaba.

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Closing the Green Infrastructure Gap Enhancing the environment: Bringing life to a fading city neighborhood Designed by: Ban Bani Baker, Haneen Abu Al Ata, Samer Abdul Jaber, Ibrahim Abu Khaled Supervised by: Prof. Anne Gharaibeh, Jordan University of Science and Technology Located in the north of Jordan, Irbid is usually a city with a pleasant Mediterranean climate and moderate temperatures most of the year. However, in recent years the city has witnessed overheating, pollution, and extremely cold but dry winters. The city’s downtown sprawled into the periphery, leaving some neglected neighborhoods. The project initiative aimed to breathe new life into one of the city’s dying neighborhoods. A district that once housed the villas of the affluent merchants,

physicians, attorneys, and engineers in the city’s downtown is now home to low-income residents as well as several artisan enterprises. This area is located north of Al-Hashimi Street. At its heart is the Ali Khulqi Sharaireh Roundabout (Large Saal Roundabout). This roundabout receives minimal traffic and acts as an open but unoccupied space. The analysis revealed that there is overheating owing to solar flux and the lack of green cover, random wind distribution that exacerbates the hot

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summers, and a lack of human interaction with the outdoors. This project addressed climate change issues by reducing solar flux, concentrating winds in the most desired locations, protecting some of the old façades with hand-cut stones, adding some food services to enrich the onstreet daily life, introducing hybrid craft learning spaces, and providing more green coverage to reduce the fossil fuel footprint. Interviews with the locals revealed their interest in other parts of the city where they could eat out and attend cafes that are missing from the downtown area. Several container café initiatives on the city fringe became a trend in the city, which took the vibe away from the city center. What once started as a tactical urbanism initiative is now bombarding every vacant corner in the city periphery.

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The simulations analyzed wind direction and onsite heat waves. The solution is predicated on creating shields and wind breakers capable of controlling both wind and heat waves. The ultimate result is an additive façade that treats existing façades for a better living environment. The façades cling to a strong structure that gives a new character to the neighborhood, making it a more attractive location. The climax of structures formulated the core area that contained the green heart, the elevated round space with eating areas, and the hybrid grounds for everyone. As a result, the roundabout became a pedestrian area with live activities and many attractions. Employing the various site variables and opportunities resulted in the creation of an applicable model design for the site. This model started by adding a structure

that connects the existing buildings together, holding spaces above that contain new functions to attract people, like hybrid learning spaces and food stations. Design Features The Façades: In order to maintain the old building materials (stone and concrete) while redesigning the entrances of the craft shops to make them more recognizable; we adopted climatic variables that control the façade’s function. Realizing that the sun and wind variables have an extremely negative effect on these façades; we introduced the parametric façade treatment idea, which is made out of kinetic aluminum panels, covered with resin, and has voids for green spaces and

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in order to make a gentle breeze formulate rather than wind. Behind these façades, there is a structure emerging from the old buildings, adding units on top and reaching the central plaza to hold a hanging bridge in place. The Bridge Space: The circular structure hangs in the middle of the green plaza. People can jog, eat, sit, and interact with their surroundings in this space. The height is just enough to overlook the city and its street vistas from all directions. The top is kept occupied by the local foods and drinks that are served. Its vast width allows others to jog or stride along its periphery within a lush native tree canopy consisting of ilex oak, ithaburensis oak, carob, acacia, and zizyphus trees. The variety of evergreen and deciduous trees provides a nice air filter and a soft touch to this bare site. The hanging red-colored structures form an attraction to revive and interact with people and complement the variety of eating places and surroundings.

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Looking towards the far west, the user can locate the city’s archeological hill (Tal Irbid area). Beneath this are hanging food units that offer a variety of local foods. Many spaces are designed to create enclosures of various sizes for the public. The landscapes under the structures form curvilinear spaces, green areas, and an extension along the axis leading to the city center towards the west. A building clings to its eastern end, with two entertaining functions on the ground floor: “Paintball” and “Escape the Room”. This threestory entertainment center is going to be a great active attraction for youth and children. Place characteristics The resultant design is projected to improve economic activity, create opportunities for young people to work, serve as a lung for this fading area, promote more active circulation for visitors, and provide a link to nature in the center of the city. It will provide a location for people to meet, gather, wait, play, and dine to serve the local and visiting public’s demands.

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Yuandang Bridge: a hybrid infrastructure connecting a coastal province with Shanghai

BAU Brearley Architects and Urbanists share their creative thought process behind their latest Chinese project. The Yuandang Pedestrian Bridge celebrates the coming together of Jiangsu Province and Shanghai. The 586m bridge is a hybrid structure incorporating landscape, infrastructure, and architecture. It is located in a key location where the two jurisdictions meet. The figure of the bridge resembles a ribbon and echoes water ripples on the Yuandang Lake below. Trees and shrubs are incorporated in the bridge, giving the appearance of a floating garden connecting the two banks. The six-

meter-wide bridge deck is divided into three bands: a cycling path, vegetation band and walking path. The winding bridge has three widened sections for resting and enjoying the lake view. Taking inspiration from local sculptural traditions, the bridge’s pavilion explores contemporary mathematics modeling to create a porous wall that is both sculpture and playground. The bridge is a dynamic ensemble, integrating ecology, transportation, landscape, and culture.

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What kind of structure it is in relation to the common bridge types? The bridge has a steel box girder construction. Twentynine prefabricated lengths and connected to form nine continuous beams with constant dimensions. The girders vary in width from 6-16m. Y-shaped columns sit on a reinforced concrete abutment sitting on bored 800mm diameter piles. This is a fairly common engineering approach in the Yangtse river delta which is founded on a deep silt.

Could you expand on the idea of the bridge and the landscape extending as a “hybrid” - was this a specific request of the client or something you felt it was important to bring to the project? The bridge extends the larger landscape. The districts on both sides of the lake are creating extensive networks of wetland parks along waterways and lakes. The two districts have both pedestrian path nets and bicycle greenway nets. The bridge

I HYBRID INFRASTRUCTURE connects both of the bicycle greenway and pedestrian path networks. The serpentine plan of both of the park›s networks is adopted for the bridge, making it a smooth formal extension. It also provides the benefit of varying progressive views, a Chinese classical garden principle. The planting of trees, shrubs and grasses on the bridge trees also acts as an extension of the landscapes on either side. The client did not plan on vegetation or pavilion on the bridge but embraced these initiatives. The bridge is a hybrid of several elements not usually seen in a bridge. Combining vegetation, pavilions, sculptural play spaces, and plazas with seating on a pedestrian bridge created hybrid conditions. The bridge transforms these elements simply by isolating them from land, elevating them high in the air and situating them over a large body of water. This shift of context provides an unexpected experience. Also, the increased amenity of shade, seating, play and engagement, enables and entices more users, including fauna. The canopy over sections of the bridge look like they are finished with a water ripple effect, how is this achieved? The pavilion soffit is a profiled stainless steel sheet. It is polished, giving it a reflective surface. The sheets were welded on site and the joints re-polished. The profiled or textured sheet is a product our metalwork construction team managed to source during design phase.

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Are you able to provide some more information on the mathematics modelling you mentioned was used in the design? The pavilion playground is based on a minimal surface mathematical model. These models are recognised in nature where organisms take on the most efficient shape, balancing many parameters including the strength and efficient use of materials. Soap bubbles are the most familiar type of minimal surface, evident when they span between various surfaces. We first explored minimal surfaces in our playground designs with rope nets and solid forms fifteen years ago. The surface perforation distribution was then designed with our engineer. Maximum perforation giving transparency is achieved where load is lowest and minimal perforation where the surface requires strength.

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Project Status: Completed 2021 Location: Qingpu Shanghai, Wujiang Suzhou, China Year: 2020-2021 Typology: Urban design, public landscape Program: Pedestrian bridge, pavilion, bicycle path BAU Project Team: Project Leader: Huang Fang Team: Berry Pan Linlu , Zhu Qizhen , Yan Xiaoxi , Guo Liexia, Shi Zhengting, Sheng Bailu, Zhao Zheng, Peng Li (structure engineer), Kong Yang (structure engineer), Pan Yue (structure engineer), Li Weihua (structure engineer) Invested by: China Three Gorges Corporation Client: Construction Bureau of Fen Lake High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, Shanghai Qingpu District Water Consevancy Mnagement Institute General coordinator: Yangtze River Delta Ecological Integration Development Demonstration Zone Executive Committee Engineering: Shanghai Investigation, Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd Contractor: CCCC Shanghai Dredging Co., Ltd. Photographer: Zhu Runzi Video: Dera (Construction footage provided by CCCC Shanghai Dredging Co., Ltd.)

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