Initial Design Areas
Key
We aimed to divide the site according to the desired movement. We wanted the main highway to create a transfer zone between the high density and the Low Density areas. The high density area will feature larger blocks, with 5-8 storeys. These areas will focus the Retail and Flexible Workspaces along the extremities of the site to encourage interaction with the development from the context. The residential mix will contain the full range of dwellings we are offering from 2 person 1 bed apartments to 6 person 4 bedroom apartments/houses. Vehicle access on about 50% of the streets, as well as the required facilities such as the large Mosque, schools, flexible use community spaces and healthcare.
High Density Ecology Low Density Ecology Main Boulevard High Density Mixed Use (Resi focused) Low Density Mixed Use (Resi focused) Mediumm Density Mixed Use (Retail & Leisure)
The low density area will feature smaller blocks, with 2-4 storeys. These areas will establish a relationship with the sea by integrating river features along most of the streets. They will focus on integrating Retail spaces and smaller squares along the routes to promote permeability and have eyes on the street. This area will be 100% pedestrian only apart from bikes and emergency vehicles. It will contain the local Mosque, retail, flexible use community spaces and landmarks to help people to orient themselves.
The medium density mixed use area will feature blocks ranging from 2 to 6 stories high. It is designed to attract the usual tourism of Dubai with waterfront shopping, a retail and leisure centre and plenty of parking. This area will be 80% pedestrian focused with basic access and will be nearing 2 main access points to the site in order to draw people in. The main boulevard area will be formed of 4-8 stories heights. It will focus on moving people across the site via vehicles & tram as well as allowing for a lot of mixed usage and public squares. This will create a buffer between the Low and High density areas. This zone will will contain residential only as apartments. High density ecology area will be made up of mangroves and contribute to the ecological value of the site. It will contain a boardwalk for people to enjoy it and will contain a landmark wind tower to draw people to the sea. Low density ecology will allow a transfer zone from the built area to the Mangroves, and will offer usable green spaces to the public.
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Hybrid Dubai
