+ From: Architexturez <interface.services@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
+ Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 10:09:36 +0530
Architexturez. wrote:
And a few weeks prior to this launch, the unique concept of Time Residences, which will be the world's first fully rotating tower, took a step closer to fruition when Nick Cooper, rotation engineer for the Dubailand development, presented final plans for the project - specifically the rotating mechanisms - to Abdullah Abdul Rahim, director general of the planning and survey department, Dubai Municipality.
These developments and others, such as Atkins' Iris Bay, which is being built in Dubai's Business Bay, suggest there is more innovation taking place in the emirate than might be perceived. The phrase ‘dynamic architecture' is being mentioned more frequently, suggesting that Dubai is a melting pot of innovation rather than a sterile construction environment.
"Today, Dubai is a symbol of progress and development, and I think it may be the best location for what can become a world landmark. In fact, many other cities will follow, such as London, Milan, Chicago, Berlin and others," says Fisher.
Cooper believes the term is an accurate description of the city: "There is real competition here, and these people want to do more than just have a static image of a building."
cont'd....
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12411&Itemid=1&limit=1&limitstart=0
Spin city could have a point
by Angela Giuffrida on Saturday, 21 April 2007
cont'd....
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11220
And a few weeks prior to this launch, the unique concept of Time Residences, which will be the world's first fully rotating tower, took a step closer to fruition when Nick Cooper, rotation engineer for the Dubailand development, presented final plans for the project - specifically the rotating mechanisms - to Abdullah Abdul Rahim, director general of the planning and survey department, Dubai Municipality.
These developments and others, such as Atkins' Iris Bay, which is being built in Dubai's Business Bay, suggest there is more innovation taking place in the emirate than might be perceived. The phrase ‘dynamic architecture' is being mentioned more frequently, suggesting that Dubai is a melting pot of innovation rather than a sterile construction environment.
"Today, Dubai is a symbol of progress and development, and I think it may be the best location for what can become a world landmark. In fact, many other cities will follow, such as London, Milan, Chicago, Berlin and others," says Fisher.
Cooper believes the term is an accurate description of the city: "There is real competition here, and these people want to do more than just have a static image of a building."
cont'd....
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12411&Itemid=1&limit=1&limitstart=0
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