Visual
2019
FLAMINGO OBSERVATION TOWER
Landmark for Wetlands
- Abu Dhabi, UAE • Collaboration with Marwan Omar
Intended as a new architectural landmark for the wetlands, the competition called for a platform to supplement the reserve’s existing visitor experience center, network of trails, and a bird shelter. Being considerate to what the birds would see and their sensititvity to the ultraviolet range, the tower adopt a natural palette of wood, rope, and insulated light-painted steel. With the aim to celebrate Abu Dhabi’s ancient Bedoin weaving craft, the tower incorporates an abstracted weave that wraps around the tower’s beam structure.The ropes are purposefully placed to provide shading and enhance the air and thermal quality of the tower in parallel with consideration for the open view corridors, achieved through facade radiation analysis.