LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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WAHO IS A CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRACTICE PROVIDING CONSIDERED AND DESIGN DRIVEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SERVICES. While understanding the specific project and client requirements, WAHO works collaboratively with all consultants to provide landscape solutions that engage users, relate to surrounding environments and are environmentally and socially aware. WAHO has worked collaboratively with a number of internationally recognized clients, lead consultants and developers in New Zealand, the Middle East and India.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
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Landscape design and documentation Site and open space master planning Irrigation and water feature design Landscape 3D visualisation Landscape tender reviews and analysis Post contract landscape supervision
WAHO WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2009 AND HAS SINCE COMPLETED A NUMBER OF REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR.
PROJECT TYPES:
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Hotels & Resorts Public Open Spaces Environmental Restoration Podium Landscapes Residential Communities
PROJECT TYPES: HOTELS & RESORTS
PUBLIC OPEN SPACES
Design and delivery of hotel and resort landscapes that provide a visitor with experiences and memories suitable to the resort style including contemporary urban developments, coastal resorts and desert resorts.
Efficient, practical, dynamic and safe public open spaces including public parks, public infrastructure, children’s play grounds and open recreational areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
PODIUM LANDSCAPES
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
Landscape rehabilitation, endemic landscape design, water sensitive urban design and the review and application for Estidama and LEED certified landscape proposals.
Design of raised landscapes to provide usable and exciting external zones for guests. The efficient and clever use of external space to maximize outdoor areas that are at a premium in built up locations.
Open space master planning, park design, streetscape design, furniture and lighting specification along with pedestrian and vehicle network design for residential communities and town centers.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
HALLAT AMMAR BOARDER POST HALLAT, SAUDI ARABIA
The proposal is designed to provide a landscape treatment that complements the architecture and highlights the site as a primary exit and entry to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The landscape proposal is ecologically and environmentally sensitive incorporating the use of native plants and tree species along with materials appropriate to the region. Landscape master planning, concept design and presentation services.
CARACAL CLUB ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
An external cafe space with a significant amount of shade provided by Washingtonia palms. The varying levels between the building and the external ground level provided the opportunity for landscape contouring and the creation of terraces. The site is visited mostly at night so night lighting was a critical component in lighting the space, palm up lights and ground mounted up lights help set the mood for evening visitors to the site. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion.
DAMAC VOGUE DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
A 5 star specification Hotel Apartment in downtown Dubai. Landscape works included streetscape design, porte cochere hotel entry area, swimming pools, public open spaces, children’s play area, poolside bar and lounging zones. The design was contemporary to reflect the architecture and included a number of bespoke design elements. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion sign off.
THE PEARL LE PLAGE RESORT DOHA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
A high-end private resort on the Peal development in Doha. The client had high expectations for a well finished and refined proposal and WAHO worked closely with the Architects to develop a proposal that exceeded client expectations. Landscape included swimming pools, lounge areas, open beach platforms, function lawns and vehicle drop off entry areas. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion.
PULLMAN HOTEL DCC DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Refurbishment of the existing hotel in the Deira City Center. Operated by Pullman Hotels, the development is of a 5 star specification. The landscape included shaded cabana zones, raised timber decking, lap pool, raised planters, a pool side bar area and a night time feature wall. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion.
IMPZ MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
International Media Production Zone master plan includes an extensive public open space surrounded by a number of buildings including Hotels and Residential towers. Landscape master planning, concept design and design development services.
AL MAYAAR RESIDENTIAL PARK DHAHBAN KSA
A central parkland within a wider residential community. The park formed the heart of the development with a community centre, cafĂŠ space, central avenue, open recreational spaces and sports courts. Landscape master planning, concept design and design development services.
MELIHA VISITOR CENTRE DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
A visitor centre and open space master plan for the historically significant Meliha Tomb. The Tomb is dated from the copper age and recognised internationally. The primary objective of the landscape design is to reintroduce the endemic landscape. This is being achieved by removing exotic plant material, maintaining all established Ghaf trees, reintroducing native plantings and using site specific hardscape materials. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion sign off.
AL JAWARAH TOWER AMMAN, SAUDI ARABIA
A branded Hotel Apartment development in Amman Saudi Arabia. Landscape works included streetscape design, porte cochere hotel entry area, swimming pools, public open spaces, children’s play area and poolside bar and lunging zones. The design was contemporary to reflect the architecture and included a number of bespoke design elements. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion sign off
SIGNITURE HEIGHTS DUBAI, UAE
A premier branded hotel apartment in Downtown Dubai the project has been designed to a 5 star specification with considered use of materials and details. The landscape proposal maximised the use of space with varied terraces, a large pool zone, outdoor cafe areas and flexible recreational and entertainment areas.
YAS ISLAND SCHOOL ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
School project on Yas Island, from year 5 to 13. The development had a strong focus on sustainable design and achieved a two peal rating from Estidama. The planting played a critical role in setting the landscape typology and was made up of a number of native and adaptive plant species. Full pre contract landscape services including concept design, schematic design, detail design and construction documentation. Site supervision and built works completion to sign off.
AL RAHA MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
A mixed use development located in the prestigious Al Raha development, The project was developed from concept design through to full detail design and construction implementation Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion sign off. The landscape component of this project was directed by Brendon Chamberlain as head of landscape architecture at Waterman International.
VEDA VENTURES-AAYUSH PARK INDIA
Aayush Park is a well-designed premium housing development. The clubhouse becomes the central social space overlooking a party lawn, sports courts, cricket net and traditional Indian sports grounds. There is a temple area used as a contemplative seating area. The planting throughout the site has religious, traditionally medicinal and cultural significance. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion sign off.
MARVEL-SIMROSE INDIA
A high end luxury tower overlooking the Mutha River in the city’s premier neighborhood. The landscape has been designed to embody modern luxury, consisting of an infinity edge pool and cantilevered entertaining pavilion towards the river. The landscape is merged seamlessly with the existing trees onsite, new planting is designed to enhance the birdlife along the river. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion sign off.
AKSHAYA-ABOV INDIA
ABOV, is the tallest development in Southern India and has a luxurious tropical landscape to match. The large 25m pool has the kid’s pool placed in the center and has in pool sitting areas directly adjacent to the alfresco dining area. The landscape has been designed around the existing palms and trees onsite. The lobby drop off and car parking area is designed to give a 5 star hotel entrance experience. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion sign off.
MARVEL-AURUM INDIA
Aurum is a luxury standalone tower in the heart of the premium residential neighborhood of Pune. The landscape is lush and tropical to provide a tranquil environment away from the noise of the city. The 40m pool has alfresco dining and sitting areas surrounding it. The penthouse apartments have expensive green spaces overlooking the city. Full landscape services including concept design, design development, construction documentation, site supervision and built works completion sign off.
COMPANY STRUCTURE
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WAHO ORGANISATION CHART
WAHO Landscape Architects has 14 professional and support staff. Our team is highly trained, enthusiastic and committed to the design and delivery of leading landscape developments. Our professional team is made up of Landscape Architects, Irrigation Engineers, CGI specialists and administration personnel.
CLIENT
WAHO Landscape Architects
LEAD Landscape Architect/Director Sam Spinks
LEAD Landscape Architect/Director Brendon Chamberlain
ADMIN
IRRIGATION
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Contracts & Administration Daniela Wiliams
Senior Irrigation Engineer Pratik Dhanokar
Irrigation Technician
POOL SPECIALIST
CGI RENDERING
Senior Landscape Architect Nik Janot
EME Hydraulic Engineers
In House CGI Manager Sami Pudke
Landscape Architect Ollan Chavez
EME Hydraulic Engineers
Landscape Architect Jai Ghorpade
Water Feature Engineer
Landscape Architect Ramakanth Kunderapu
Swimming Pool Engineer
Landscape Architect Samidha Thorbole
Landscape Architect Harika Arugonda
DIRECTORS
WAHO was established by New Zealanders Sam Spinks and Brendon Chamberlain in 2009 with a vision to create dynamic and considered landscape based upon sustainable principals and processes.
BRENDON CHAMBERLAIN BLandArch DIRECTOR/SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Brendon has a wealth of experience in landscape design, documentation and implementation. As a WAHO Director and Lead Architect in the Indian office Brendon pushes the opportunities provided by varies landscape briefs and forms site specific landscapes that are compelling and beautiful while being socially, economically and environmentally responsible. Brendon has successfully overseen the development and completion of several complex landscape projects throughout the world including New Zealand, the Middle East and India.
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SAM SPINKS
DIRECTOR/SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Sam has over 12 year’s industry experience in the design and delivery of leading landscape developments. As a Director of WAHO and lead landscape architect in the Dubai office Sam oversees the Middle Eastern projects with a committed and dynamic approach ensuring the delivery of internationally recognised landscapes. Sam’s professional and educational experience encompasses both horticulture and landscape design and he combines these two skills to form appropriate and evolutionary design responses for a wide range of project types.
COMPANY PARTICULARS
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REGISTRATION & INSURANCE
COMPANY REGISTRATION UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: WAHO Landscape LLC is incorporated with the Dubai Department of Economic Development, company trade licence can be provided upon request.
INDIA: WAHO Design Pvt Ltd is incorporated under the Indian Companies Act 1956, company trade licence can be provided upon request.
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE WAHO holds Professional Indemnity Insurance through Emirates Insurance Company, limit of Indemnity and insurance certificate can be provided upon request.
CONTACT
OFFICE LOCATIONS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Office 502 B Ibn Battuta Gate Building Dubai UAE Phone: +971 4 429 1100 Fax: +971 4 429 1199 Email: dubai@wahodesign.com www.wahodesign.com
INDIA Office 4 White Flint Nest Building Off Main North Road (Between Lanes 5 and 6) Koregaon Park Pune India Phone: +91 9860030108 Email: india@wahodesign.com www.wahodesign.com
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES WAHO LANDSCAPE LLC P O BOX 454746, DUBAI , UAE +971 4 4291100
INDIA WAHO DESIGN PVT LTD OFFICE 4 , W HI TE F L I NT NEST BUI L DI NG KO REG A ON PARK, PUNE, I NDI A +91 9860030108