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Project Regeneration
s we enjoy the last few weeks of Spring before the dreaded
heat comes back with summer, we use this issue to reflect
on the various regeneration projects that have revitalized
older buildings and landscapes bringing them into the 21st
Century without losing their original charm.
The cape, including the Club Med surroundings located
on the eastern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, was given the
highest level of land protection because of its outstanding
geological and botanical value. But in 2003 the project
was closed and remained so until regeneration works
where completed in 2009-10 and today it remains the
Mediterranean coasts biggest restoration project ever.
See page 48.
Another eye-catching project is that of Salwator Square in
Krakw, Poland. The square is located in one of Krakows
historical districts and badly needed to be brought back
to life! Salwator district was based on the garden-city
concept and remains one of the more pleasant places in
Krakw. Page 38.
On Page 12 we focus on the Shoreline Walk, a sequence
of connected urban spaces, which form an important
part of the reconstruction of Beirut city centre. The area
suffered extensive physical and emotional damage
during the civil war between 1975 and 1991 and this
projects serves as a reminder of how far the city has
come in terms of physically rebuilding.
We also feature two new landscaping projects in China,
as well as Oman.
Enjoy the issue!
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Contents
April 2013- Issue 70
4 News and events
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12 Shoreline Walk: Beirut Lebanon

18 Interview with Nishrin
Kothambawala
24 Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach:
Abu Dhabi's Scenic Boulevard
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32 Khawr Awqad A Catalyst for

Change
38 Historical district Salwator Square
42 Artistic living: Wulin Palace
Zhongbei district in Hangzhou - China
48 Tudela-Culip (Club Med)

restoration project in Cap de
Creus Cape
54 Interview with: Daniel McNamara
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60 Commercial Hub: Sowwah Square

64 Second Lobby: Landscape for
Seoul Broadcasting System
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News & Events

N
ad Al Hamar (5 hectors) and Al

Aweer 2 (3.6 hectors) residential parks
by H.E Mohammed Al Shaibani,
Directo General The Rulers Court
and Khalid Ali Bin Zayed, Assistant Director
General of DM respectively.
Eng. Hussain Nassir Lootah, Director General
of Dubai Municipality, Ahmad Abdul Kareem,
Director Public Parks and Horticulture,
Mohammed Al Nouri, Director Corporate
Marketing and Relations and a number of
senior officials were present on the occasion.
The newly opened parks during the plantation
week include Al Hubab Park (4.7 hectors), Al
Hubab Public Square(0.07 hectors), Al Warqa
2 Park(0.5 hectors) and Khawaneej Jogging
Track (3,090 meters).
Eng. Hussain Nassir Lootah said that the civic
body has been taking part in this national ecofriendly initiative since its launching confirming
its keenness to preserve the environment and
sustainable development in tune with its vision
to create an excellent city that provides essence
of success and comfort of sustainable living.
Eng. Ahmad Abdul Kareem pointed out that all
newly opened parks are specially designed for
families and free of entry charge. The public
parks and horticulture department has exerted
its maximum efforts to plant most suitable
trees, bushes, shrubs and flowers inside and
outside the parks. The parks are also provided
with synthetic jogging tracks, solar powered
illumination systems, comfortable playing and
workout areas for kids and families in addition
to the amenities such as toilets and cafeterias.
Number of public parks in the emirate of Dubai
reached to 122 so far including residential and
public parks. Different types of solar power
systems are used in every park, he said.
H.E Mohammed Al Shaibani opens Nad Al Hamar Park
DM opens six new

residential parks during
33rd Plantation Week
Dubai Municipality opened six new residential parks
with public squares jogging tracks as part of the 33rd
Plantation Week Activities 03 under the theme
Together We Plant the UAE in different parts of the
emirate of Dubai.
Khalid Ali Bin Zayed opens Al Aweer 2 Park
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News & Events

INDEX brings
Worlds newest and
most innovative
Interior Design
Products and Trends
to the Middle East
Engineer Salah Amiri, the Assistant Director General for Environmental and Public Health Services
Sector of the Dubai Municipality, inaugurated the first edition of Outdoor Design Build & Supply.
First edition of Outdoor and

Landscaping Show launched
More than 00 local and
international brands gather to
capitalise on US$.4 billion GCC
landscaping and gardening sector
ng. Salah Amiri, the Assistant

Director General for Public Health
and Environmental Services of the
Dubai Municipality, has inaugurated
the first edition of Outdoor Design Build
& Supply, the Middle Easts dedicated
landscaping and exterior design trade show.
Held last 25-27 March at the Dubai
International Convention and Exhibition
Centre, the three-day event is hosted by
Dubai Municipality, and has brought
together more than 100 brands from around
the globe involved in the creation of private
and public outdoor areas.
With GCC governments keen to step up
their efforts to create more green spaces
across the region, coupled with a resurgent
GCC construction sector where the value
of new awarded projects is forecast to grow
by 33% in 2013 to reach US$64.5 billion
the timing is perfect for the landscape and
garden sectors to capitalize on a steady flow
of increased opportunities.
Outdoor Design & Build and Supplys
organizers, Streamline Marketing Group,
estimate that about 10% (US$6.4 billion) of
the value of the new construction contractor
awards expected in 2013 will feed into the
landscaping and exterior design sector, with
the dedicated show providing the perfect
setting for organizations to meet with
thousands of key decision makers.
Thea Skelton, Project Director of Outdoor
Design Build & Supply, said: The GCC
construction surge we are now witnessing
means billions of dollars are being spent on
new housing complexes, hotels and resorts,
leisure parks, shopping malls and various
government infrastructure projects.
There will subsequently be a secondary
boom for the landscaping sector, with
numerous developments across the region

requiring hundreds of square kilometers of
outdoor landscaping.
Over the next three days, exhibitors will
be presented with the ideal opportunity to
showcase their latest products and services
to a targeted audience of Government and
Urban Planning Officials, Public Parks and
Horticulture Directors, Landscape Architects,
Garden Designers, Contractors, Distributors,
Wholesalers, Retailers, and Leisure Industry
Destinations.
The first edition of Outdoor Design Build
& Supply featured two-days of seminars,
where leading industry players will deliver
case study examples of best practice in green
landscaping and infrastructure, delving into
the unique challenges the Middle East faces
in sustainable urban development.
Moderated by Geoffrey Sanderson,
Principal Director of GCLA International
and Kamran Seyed Azizi, President of the
Emirates Society of Landscape, the sessions
will cover topics including the growth of
local plants and landscaping conditions in the
GCC; golf course and sustainable irrigation;
play equipment in outdoor environments; and
sustainability in hotel landscaping.
Outdoor Design Build & Supply has
attracted organisations from all over the
globe, including Australia, India, Italy,
Malaysia, Mexico, Spain, UK, and the USA.
Many are looking to make their first foray into
the Middle East market, such as Australian
company Grass By The Metre, and Vitaroofs,
an American manufacturer of green roofing
systems, that designs and installs custom made
roofs incorporating gardens and grasses.
Meanwhile local exhibitors at the dedicated
showpiece include Barari Forest Management,
the UAEs only company performing large
scale relocation of native trees and fauna
across the country; and the Gulf Rubber
Factory, the Al Ain based used tyre recycling
facility that recycles two million vehicle tyres
annually.
Green and texture the buzz words at the must-attend

show to discover new products and services from the
international interior and exterior design world
The regions biggest and best design experience for
professionals from the interiors and architecture worlds
NDEX International Design Exhibition, the regions

largest and longest running design and interiors
exhibition, is shaping up for another successful edition.
Since its inception 23 years ago, the show has attracted
the worlds leading interior designer brands, eager to
showcase their latest products and designs to the regional
architecture and design community. The premier interiors
and design exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa
will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from
Monday 20th till Thursday 23rd of May 2013.
Key trends identified for this years show include the
continued growth of green and environmentally-friendly
products including recycled and up-cycled objects and
materials. In the lighting sector, the focus is made on
specialized and custom made lighting and fittings. At this
years INDEX you will see a happy marriage of the well
coveted classical decorative chandeliers with a modern
contemporary twist. INDEX will also present modern
home automation technologies, which are shaping new
trends in the design sector. The geologist trend in the
textile sector which focuses on organic and imperfections
of geological textures, the science of nature and its quality
also becomes very popular in the Middle East; as well as
significant growth and demand for varied textural finishes
across surfaces, including tiles and flooring.
Running for the 23rd consecutive year, INDEX has
established itself as the regional hub for the interior and
fit-out industry; providing a yearly platform for designer,
architects and companies to connect, to share their
inspirations and innovations, and to grow their business.
With the GCC construction industry well into recovery
and the associated interior fit-out sector, in particular
residential fit-outs, expected to rise by 17 per cent in 2013
, INDEX International Design Exhibition will once again
support the further development of the regions design
industry.
INDEX will cover all interior and exterior designs
sectors under one roof, occupying 20,000 square meters
of exhibition space organized in seven product-specific
show sections: Furnishing; Kitchen & Bathroom;
Lighting; Outdoor Living; Objets; Surfaces & Finishes;
and Textiles.
Further information on the show and pre-registration
form are available at www.indexexhibition.com or
on the shows Facebook pages www.facebook.com/
INDEXDubai
News & Events

countrys unremitting efforts to prepare for
hosting the FIFA World Cup2022. Sports are
expected to play a key role during the coming
years in the countrys economic, urban
and cultural development, attracting many
promising projects and foreign investments.
Valley City project is designed by MZ
Architects Lebanon. MZ Architects
received the Retail and Leisure Award for
the design of Al Ain stadium at MIPIM
Future Project Awards ceremony 2012. The
Valley City is expected will provide housing
and a business integrated environment that
stems from the projects internal components
Sheikh Thani Bin Abdulla Bin Thani Al
and various facilities, and interface with its
Thani (SAK Holding Group Chairman)
external surroundings, because the concept
of the project is to build a city near one of
the stadiums where the sporting events of the
Valley City project design for SAK Holding Group, one of
World Cup 2022 will be held.
Qatars leading companies in the Real Estate Sector, has won
The project will include thousands of
an award at the MIPIM Future Project Award Ceremony for the
Residential Units divided into Houses and
best REGENERATION & MASTERPLANNING category, which different sized Apartments and Villas of
various areas, and a Resort attached to a four
is one of the most important international architectural awards
star Hotel, built over an area of 12 thousand
recognized regionally and globally.
square meters, and a 250,000 square meter
Central Park, a 40,000
square meter Mall,
atari companies stole the spotlights
and 20,000 square
at the annual MIPIM Future Project
meters
Markets,
Award Ceremony. This event is
and
a
Cultural
organized by Architectural Review
Village built over
, a renowned engineering magazine. Qatari
20,000
square
companies topped 2 of 11 categories,
meters
in
addition
SAK Holding Group project, the Valley
to Business and
City, topped the Regeneration & Master
Commercial Offices
Planning category, while Qatar Olympic
and Recreation Area
Committee project, Doha City Tennis
and various facilities
Stadium, topped the Sport & Stadiums
and Green Areas at
category. Observers believe the results reflect
different locations.
international recognition of Qatars gigantic
SAK
Holding
efforts to prepare to host the FIFA World Cup
Group
Chairman,
2022.
Sheikh Thani bin
MIPIM Future Project Awards Ceremony
Abdullah Al Thani
Group photo of Dr. Sheikh Khaled Bin Thani Al Thani (Chairman at Ezdan Holding
held at the JW Marriott in the French city of Group), to his right side engineer Hesham Al-Sahatri (CEO at Sak Holding Group), and dedicated
this
Cannes on 13 March 7, 2013 is the Mecca on his left side Engineer Marwan Zugheib (The owner of MZ Architects) and standing by international prize
of Real Estate Industry Top Leaders from all his side, Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Najjar (Advisor to Chairman at Sak Holding Group).
awarded to Valley
over the world. Competitions held during the
City project to
event attract designs and plans prepared for Valley City project received a Special Tribute
H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,
creative architectural projects in foreign and from the Judges, they considered the project as
the Emir of the State of Qatar and H.H.
Arab countries. The designs are all subject to a consolidated architectural milestone; and
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Heir
a careful assessment process by a committee believed that the designs are highly creative
Apparent and his wise leadership, under
of international judges.Taking part in an showcasing elegant engineering and architectural
which the country is forwarding towards
competition of this magnitude such as MIPIM details, that respond to the growing population
higher levels of well-being. He expressed his
SAK Holding Group aimed to give its first basic and future needs and requirements. They
happiness that Valley City project design
project Valley City a special dimension, also said that the designs adhere to Standards
won a regional and global accreditation,
following the footsteps of many Arab, local and of Quality and Sustainability, Health and Safety
being the first project the Group plan to
global real estate and engineering companies that that contribute positively and effectively in the
build in Qatar in the future. He said: this
won a long list of awards for mega construction Communitys development.
engineering achievement give the real estate
projects, the most prominent of which, was Valley City Project to be built on an area of
sector a unique urban and development mark
Musherib Doha Land that won in 2011 3million square meters reflects SAK Holding
and will boost the company towards further
two awards, one for the Multi Use Designs Group future Strategy. Namely, to contribute
successes and accomplishments which will
category and another for the Best Architectural in Qatars Real Estate Sector Development, in
entrench Qatars real estate position in the
line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the
Design category.
region and worldwide.
Qatar captures two

global awards at
the MIPIM future
projects annual
ceremony in
Cannes - France
News & Events

Agra Middle East, Vet
Middle East inaugurated
by H.E. Abdul Rahman Al
Owais, Minister of Health.
His Excellency Abdul Rahman Al Owais, UAE
Minister of Health has officially inaugurated AGRA
Middle East and VET Middle East, the regions
specialist agribusiness and veterinary trade events.
eld last 26-28 March at the Dubai

International Convention and Exhibition
Centre, AGRA Middle East is the regions
largest agriculture business trade event,
further reinforced by a remarkable 20 per cent yearon-year growth in 2013.
The three-day event hosted more than 200
agriculture, poultry, fishing, and horticulture
businesses from 30 countries, with the seventh edition
also featuring the inaugural AGRAme Awards at a
lavish gala dinner ceremony.
Eighteen finalists from more than 50 entries will
contest for top honours among five separate categories,
including the Best new Agriculture product for the Gulf
Market; the Best new Landscaping Product for the
Gulf Market; the Best new Poultry product for the Gulf
Market; the Farm Innovation Award for Agriculture;
and the Farm Innovation Award for Poultry.
Meanwhile, agriculture, horticulture, and poultry
experts from around the world will share centre-stage
at three dedicated industry conferences at AGRA
Middle East the Agribusiness Outlook Forum
and the and the inaugural Middle East Horticultural
Summit, and the Poultry Outlook Forum.
With the value of GCC food imports expected to
reach US$53.1 billion by 2020 more than double
the value in 2010 ensuring food security remains
His Excellency Abdul Rahman Al Owais, the UAE Minister of Health has officially
inaugurated AGRA Middle East and VET Middle East in Dubai.
a top priority for regional governments, and is the

central theme of the Agribusiness Outlook Forum.
Brian Barriskill, Supply Chain Director of Abu
Dhabi based Aldahra Agriculture, and one of the
speakers at the one-day forum today said that GCC
regional co-ordination must improve to advance
food security, while increasing local food production
using the latest technology such as hydroponics and
green waste recycling can also help overcome the
challenges the region faces.
GCC governments must have a common
policy regarding food security, and they must
share resources and projects, said Barriskill.
With a collaborative approach, food production
will reach international standards in terms of
yields, and sustainable agriculture of basic
products will encourage food production
companies to set up plants in the region, which
will reduce imported food. We use the latest
technologies at Aldahra that increase local food
production such as water preserving on fruit
and vegetables, and improving animal breeding
programmes to increase herds. Developments
such as these will make agriculture a commercial
viability and not a subsidy driven business, and
there is an opportunity for the region to be a
world leader in arid farming techniques.
New landscape event to drive

sustainable growth in Middle East
he estimated US$64.5billion worth

of new construction projects across the
GCC this year will create monumental
demand for landscape products and
services, says JoAnn Jain, Director of Expotrade
Global, the event organizers. Municipalities
and property developers are now more eager
than ever prove their commitment to sustainable
urban growth, and there is a lot that the
landscape sector can do to encourage this.
Delivered through a combination of
presentations, case-studies, panel discussions
and roundtables the Summit will look at the
upcoming projects by local municipalities,
sustainable landscape design and architecture,
technologies for irrigation and outdoor lighting,
improving soil structure and will discuss ways to
build awareness and engage the community.
A boutique exhibition lounge will provide the
opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers to
showcase innovative products and services and
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The Middle East Smart Landscape

Summit is being launched in Abu
Dhabi on 7 & 8 May, 03 to
provide the platform for municipalities,
landscape architects and designers,
property developers, environmental
specialists and suppliers to discuss
the upcoming opportunities,
challenges and best practices to drive
sustainable growth in the Middle East.
the chance to network with key decision-makers.
The event, which expects to attract over 200
senior-level landscape professionals, is being
held under the patronage of Municipality of
Abu Dhabi City (ADM) which has been at the
forefront of green space policy as the importance
of water and energy conservation is realized in
the ambition to create a world-class public-realm.
While AGRA Middle East will be buzzing with

thousands of visitors over the next three days, its colocated event, VET Middle East is also the largest
it has ever been, with more than 50 of the worlds
leading names from the veterinary and pet supplies
industry out in force.
Now in its fifth edition, VET Middle East
highlights the increasingly dynamic animal
healthcare sector, providing a dedicated platform for
exhibitors to expand their presence in the regions
growing veterinary industry.
Held alongside the three-day show, free-to-attend
Veterinary Outlook Forum, presenting the latest
technologies, equipment, medicines, and other
products and services available in the growing
Middle East veterinary market. Speakers include
Majid Al Qassimi, Veterinarian for the Environment
Agency Abu Dhabi; Stephen Chege, Senior
Veterinarian for the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort;
and James Messina, Vice President of Messina
Wildlife Management.
Held under the patronage of His Excellency
Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment
& Water, AGRA Middle East and VET Middle
East are expected to attract upwards of 7,000
agribusiness and veterinary professionals from
across the region.
ADMs Irrigation Specialist Dr. Amar Jarar

and Lighting Expert Martin Valentine will be
giving presentations relating to projects they are
undertaking in Abu Dhabi.
Prominent local and international thoughtleaders confirmed in the speaking line-up
include Dubai Municipalities Director of
Public Parks and Horticulture Ahmed Abdul
Karim, Chief Commissioner of Aqaba Special
Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Professor
Dr. Kamel Mahadin, and London-based
ecologist Gary Grant. Gary Grant is a green
roof and living wall expert, and has worked
on major international projects including the
London 2012 Olympic Park and locally on
Education City in Doha and Saadiyat Island,
Abu Dhabi.
Other speakers include Geoff Turnbull of
ALDAR Properties, Geoffrey Sanderson of
GCLA International, Holley Chant of KEO
International Consultants, Steven Velegrinis of
Woods Bagot and Alberto Treves of Abu Dhabi
Education Council, with many more in the
pipeline.
More information about the event can be found at
www.landscapesummit.com
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Shoreline
Walk
Beirut, Lebanon
The SHORELINE WALK is a sequence of connected

urban spaces, which form an important part of the
reconstruction of Beirut city centre. The area suffered
extensive physical and emotional damage during the
civil war between 1975 and 1991.
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uring the war, a vast rubbish

mountain emerged from the
daily tipping of waste into
the Mediterranean. The city
had once prided itself on its
beautiful rocky shoreline Corniche, lined
with avenues of palms and cafs with
views towards distant horizons. Guided by
a new master plan, areas of the city have
been preserved, others demolished, whilst
the remediated landfill is set to become a
vast new district projecting out into the

sea. Rather than leave the old coastline
land locked and redundant, it was decided
to create a leisurely pedestrian route that
straddled the boundary and the differences
between the old and new cities.
ZEYTOUNEH SQUARE is a key link
to the surrounding city. Terraces provide
an informal amphitheatre for concerts,
festivals and films. The surface of the
square extends across the roads to the

surrounding buildings in a unifying
gesture. The paving patterns are inspired
by the black and white patterning in
traditional Lebanese architecture. Bold
stripes change like contours with the
sites topography creating a fractal
landscape as the contrasting colours
interact with the terraces. The square was
officially opened to the public in August
2011 by Solidere.
Master Plan
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Shoreline Walk Beirut
Zeytouneh Square Beirut context
The SHORELINE WALK, linking

four squares, is placed between the
natural topography and rationalised
medieval street layout of the old
city and the engineered grid of the
new landfill. It is located between
memories of the past and hopes for
the future, between activities that
made a connection to an organic
coastline, influenced by the rhythms
of the natural world, to a new
contemporary landscape that alludes
to and reveals those past memories
and events, whilst helping shape
the new character and dynamism of
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a city shared by a people of many

faiths and cultural influences.
ALL SAINTS SQUARE connects the
new Corniche and Marina. Before the
war, the church occupied a headland
surrounded by the Mediterranean
Sea, a space with a sense of calm and
exposure.
The design recreates a sheltered,
intimate space enclosed by soft green
textured walls and lowered to the
original ground level adjacent to the
church whilst views are channelled
upwards towards the sky.
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Zeytouneh Square aerial view
The SHORELINE GARDENS is the site of

the historic Avenue des Franais, Beiruts
first coastal promenade or Corniche.
The design is a new interpretation, and
inspired by the elegance of the sea wall,
will provide a contemporary promenade.
A long linear water feature and pergola
unite the space creating water movement
over an undulating surface and dappled
shade to sit and relax.
SANTIYEH GARDENS is inspired by
the Middle Eastern Paradise Garden and
will be a sensual, sensory refuge. The
site occupies the position of an ancient
cemetery and as a consequence required
a calm, quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
The theme of Welling Up describes a
release of emotion that is expressed in the
design of the water features and benches.
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SHORELINE WALK
Designer: Gustafson Porter
Client: Solidere (the Lebanese
Company for the Development
and Reconstruction of Beirut
Central District)
Collaborators:
Imad Gemayel Architects
Nasr & Khalaf
Bureau Michel Chacar
DG Jones
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Nishrin Kothambawala
Can you give us a brief about your
educational background and your
experience in the GCC area?
My family has been based in Bahrain for the past four
generations. I completed my education as a horticulture
graduate and a diploma holder in Landscape Architecture
from Pune University, India. I have built my career
in the field of Landscaping over the past 15 years by
doing challenging work in India, China and now, since
the past 8 years, in Bahrain. I started as a team leader
at the Bahrain International Golf Course CompanyLandscape department where I was instrumental in
setting up the entire department and had a key role in
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designing the Royal Country Club roof top gardens and

restaurants. I have also worked as a support designer
for Colin Montgomerie. who designed the Royal Golf
Course. Three years ago, I decided to set up my own
firm - Raj Landscaping.
What inspired you to become a
landscape architect?
I have always been fond of contemplating and
visualizing creativity around me since childhood. As
Confucius said, Love your job and you will never
have to work a day in your life. So I decided, what
better field, to explore my creativity and exploit my
love for nature than Landscape architecture. This is a

highly creative profession and my strong passion for
nature, keeps me inspired to raise our living standards.
When did RAJ Landscaping first set up
the business?
Raj Landscaping was first set up in March 2009.
How has the business expanded since its
inception?
We initially started as a Landscape design firm and
in no time expanded into installing and maintaining
the landscaped areas. Now, we are a creative team of
architects, horticulturists and supervisors along with

skilled technicians, masons, gardeners, electricians
and irrigation experts. We provide a wide range
of services like indoor and outdoor Landscape
design, installation and maintenance, terrace
gardens, swimming pools and spas. We specialize
in theme-based gardens, green rooftops and vertical
landscaping. Our designs are based on effective water
conservation. We realize the value of innovation, so
we have set up a research center for developing Green
Walls and performing experiments pertaining to the
field. Were also expanding our presence in Middle
East with the opening of a branch in Kuwait.
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concept considering local climate, site conditions,
planting medium and water factors, can lead to its
success. A recent challenging project for us has been the
installation of green walls. Although, our team is well
versed in vertical landscaping, we had a very narrow
time frame to complete it.
What is your dream project?
My dream project would be designing the interior and
exterior landscape for a grand palace where there is no
limitation on my imagination.
What is your design philosophy?

My design philosophy is derived from having a
distinctive approach of implementing a landscape
that responds to the environment, its history, and the
architectural structures it confines while at the same
time, meets the needs of its owners.
What has been your favorite project and
why?
I am passionate about every single project that I have
been involved with, as Ive gained knowledge from
each. Recently however, I really enjoyed developing
and installing vertical live paspalum grass walls at
Regency Intercontinental Hotel, Bahrain.
Tell us about your most challenging
project and why?
Vertical landscape is indeed a fresh concept here and
recently we have seen a significant rise in its demand.
However, only appropriate knowledge about this
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As a women in a male dominated

profession, what has been your
experience working in this field in the
Middle East?
Many women prefer not to venture into this field due
to its high demand for successfully coordinating with
various agencies, being on site at any hour despite harsh
climatic conditions and meeting strict time frames.
Having said that, I have always received enormous
respect as a women working in the Middle East. Its
a wonderful and a welcoming place to work for any
aspiring talent.
Do you think that the international
standards for the landscaping industry are
too rigid and unrealistic or can they easily
be applied when executing projects?
I dont think international standards for landscaping
are too rigid or unrealistic as they are based on all
the vital aspects of landscaping and can only benefit
our profession. And if followed appropriately,
chances of any failures are reduced significantly. The
problems arise when people try to cut corners or use
inexperienced personnel.
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How do you cope with having so

many projects going on at once?
Efficient management and a very cooperative and
skilled team really aid my job and thereby our
clients remain happy and satisfied with our quality
of work and time management.
Who are your major clients and
what major projects have you been
involved with on their behalf?
Our major clients are number of Hotels & resorts
that include Regency Inter Continental & Ritz
Carlton, public gardens & schools, private villa
owners at Riffa Views, Durrat Al Bahrain &
across Bahrain. We have also been involved in
government projects.
What advise can you give to other
women aspiring to become a
landscape architect?
I personally believe women have great aesthetic
and artistic sagacity. They are more successful in
adding a softer touch to an element with a high
sense of understanding. So I would advice women
to come forward and pursue this profession if you
have a passion for it. My guidance to all aspiring
women Landscape architects is to always believe
in yourself. Remain strong and never give up.
Keep proceeding with dedication & hard work,
and you will certainly overcome all the challenges
in your way and achieve much more than you
have dreamt of.
pace and has already built a strong reputation

in the market. We cater to all three aspects
of landscaping- Design, implementation and
maintenance. That is our key factor, as it eases
our clients major concerns of involving different
companies within a single project. We will be
shortly declaring our involvement in some of the
very reputable projects in Bahrain and Kuwait.
How do you view RAJ Landscaping

positioning in the current market?
Raj Landscaping is a firm that is growing at a rapid
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Nishrin Kothambawala
Landscape Architect
P.O.Box 24840,
Manama, Kingdom of
Bahrain.
Mobile : +973-36678671
Email: nishrin.k@
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he Abu Dhabi Corniche

Beach is located on the
North West end of Abu
Dhabi Island. The project
comprises the existing
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comprising a total of over 4 kilometers
length of Promenade, park and sandy
beach. The interface with the main
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during the Concept Design stage.
Working closely with the Abu Dhabi
Urban Planning Council, Martha
Schwartz Partners has been tasked
with the restoring the Corniche
as the landmark of the city, and
as a sustainable model for future
generations. Key challenges addressed
in the design process included how to
organize the beach and promenade so
that it provides multiple options for
occupation and flexibility for seasonal
use and for different times of the day;
accommodate the heavily programmed
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Aerial corniche beach view: 2
areas both for private and public use;

maximise the visual connections back
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mitigate the impact of the busy road
using a raised landscape terrain to
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beach users.
The Corniche Beach is the major
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CORN I CHE Pa r k
back to the Corniche Park and to

create a unique identity for the
City. As the total length of beach
is over 4 kilometers in length,
the design uses a meandering
pattern language weave its way
down the stretch of the beach.
The Meander promenade
orchestrates a multiplicity of
spaces, rooms and experiences,
so that one can claim a space to
picnic, sunbath, play and read
and still be inside the city and
on the beach and takes users on
a journey of exploration through
a shaded landscape of vantage
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areas and beaches.
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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Client: Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
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Engineers: KEO International
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Li f e s t y l e d e s t i n at i o n
A Catalyst
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Awqad, Sustainable Lifestyle
Destination Oman, Klingmann.
urrounded by residential
communities and luscious
green agricultural fields
to the north and east
and the expanse of the
Arabian Sea to the south and east,
Khawr Awqad is envisioned as a
unique destination with a focus on
eco-literacy and education, ecotourism, and sustainable green
living. Residents, professionals,
visitors from the region and
tourists alike are offered a truly
unique experience where a wealth
of eco conscious experiences
across residential, hospitality,
retail, culture and nature form a
model for an integrated sustainable
lifestyle. Whether it is for learning,
exploring, or simply relaxing,
Khawr Awqad ensures there is
something for everyone all within
a few short steps.
Khawr Awqad is the new standard for sustainability, a

catalyst for change to shape the future of Salalah. It will
be a holistic sustainable lifestyle destination in Salalah
promoting an exceptional quality of life in a fusion of
community, nature, and education.
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Three Zones
Three unique zonesan eco resort, a
sustainable residential community, and an
ecological public park are generated and
connected by a pristine wetland reserve. This
immaculate body of water radiates outwards
and infiltrates the site with different water
features, natural attractions, green parks,
educational facilities, seasonal events and
festivals. A unique river walk provides a mix
of restaurants and intimate cafes, privately

owned specialty boutiques, and a small art
gallery that features local art and culture.
The seasonal programming includes cultural
events and festivals that will expose visitors
to different facets of the local culture that
make Salalah such a special placemaking
it unlike any other venue in the city. It will
be a serene destination for all to enjoy year
round as a holistic, sustainable environment.
Holistic Sustainability
As opposed to other destinations that just
talk sustainability, Khawr Awqad actively
builds a holistic sustainable environment by
preserving and promoting local flora and
fauna, offering educational activities, and by
encouraging an active involvement in wildlife
preservation and the local culture. The
heart and soul of Khawr Awqad is a unique
bird sanctuary surrounded by a series of
Render
Plan Khawr
Awqad Oman,
Klingmann
Architects
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boardwalks and winding trails that merges

with a public park which encompasses a
botanical garden exhibiting local flora, a
mangrove nursery and reforestation zone,
a center for eco-literacy, and a horticultural
exhibit for organic farming along with a
bio-treatment plant.
Left: Bird Sanctuary, Eco Park, Khawr

Awqad, Sustainable Lifestyle Destination
Oman, Klingmann. Above: Master Plan
Brand Vision: Eco Tourism

Ecotourism has become one of the fastestgrowing sectors of the tourism industry,
growing annually by 10-15%. Khawr
Awqad is perfectly suited to capitalize on
the growing lifestyle trend of Eco Tourism.
Thoughtfully planned and carefully
managed, it will allow for the generation
of revenue while integrating conservation
concerns and cultural heritage. Salalah,
known throughout Arabia as The Garden
City has the feel of a small East African
coastal town, relaxed, cool and humid and
rife with banana, coconut, sugarcane and
papaya plantations.
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Resort Villas,
Sustainable Lifestyle
Destination Oman,
Klingmann
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Awqad, Sustainable
Oman, Klingmann
Khawr Awqad is committed to promoting
and encouraging sustainability as a lifestyle
in the district. In furthering this goal, Khawr
Awqad is implementing a detailed design for
amenities in the public spaces. Components
include an extensive bird sanctuary and
wetland connected by foot trails and board
walks, a pedestrian-only river walk and
waterfront promenade, areas of intimacy with
unique gardens and water features, integration
with regional centers for wildlife protection,
cultural centers, a curated program for eco
literacy, a community events calendar, and a
permanent maintenance regime for the whole
district
Enjoyment
Khawr Awqad is designed to provide quality
spaces for relaxation and enjoyment
encouraging people to develop a sense of
community. The destination offers a multitude
of quality public spaces, communal amenities,
beautifully landscaped courtyards, parks with
educational amenities, pedestrian paths, and
squares that support neighborliness, civic
interaction, and identity.
GLOREI Site: Sustainable Mixed-Use
Community
The residential community is envisioned as
a sustainable pedestrian environment with
a small retail component that integrates the
local heritage and culture while creating a
21st century cosmopolitan feel.
Comprised as an iconic gateway, the
architecture rises naturally out of the
sites landscape and forms a village-like
organization that is reminiscent of a traditional
town. Effortlessly combining contemporary
design and traditional Dhofari details, the
architecture varies and scale and character
to give each neighborhood a unique look and
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feel that ranges from eclectic Arabic villa-style

buildings to more compact units that offer
residents a view of the Arabian sea. A network
of undulating foot trails guides visitors and
residents to lively squares, green parks and
peaceful waterscapes that encourage a vibrant
community life and provide areas for rest and
rejuvenation.
The signature attraction of the Khawr Awqad
residential community is the River walk, a
tree-lined boulevard with a gentle creek that
guides residents and visitors alongside small
locally-owned shops and cafes from the main
entrance of the residential community to the
public eco park.
Khwar Awqad was originally conceived as
a private/public partnership between Global
Omani Investment Company (GLOREI) and
the Omani Ministry of Tourism. Phase One
is in the government approvals process and
expected to break ground by the last quarter
of 2013 or early 2014.
PROJECT DATA:
LOCATION: Salalah, Oman

SITE AREA: 323,669 m2
PROJECT SCOPE: Brand Strategy, Master
Planning, Architectural Design, Landscape
Design
PROJECT TYPE: Mixed-Use: Resort/
Residential Community and Educational
Eco Park
CLIENT: Global Omani Development &
Investment Co. (GLOREI)
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Commended - Islamic Architecture, Leisure,
Master Planning, Community, Tourism;
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Awqad, Sustainable
Oman, Klingmann
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hIstorIcal dIstrIct
Salwator
Square
This area is located in one of Krakows historical districts,
though not directly in the city center. This relaxed
neighbourhood needed an eye-catching space that would
reflect its original charm. Salwator district was based on
the garden-city concept and is one of the more pleasant
places in Krakw. Between old, historic buildings public
space was a little bit neglected. The designers organized
the space in a simple way, creating a modern square whilst
referring to the history of the surroundings.
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hough the design is in a public space,

the idea and finances came from a
private investor. The neighboring
hotels owner wanted to sponsor the
space beautification project, which,
in addition to its aesthetic function, would
organize vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and
would be the advertisement for the hotel at the
same time. The project was also important for
local community as a central square, therefore,
is not only a foreground for commercial and
residential service, but it is also a junction
of cycling and hiking routes, lying in the
heart of the attractive area of the city. The
local government contributed to the project
donating an allowance to the area to be

reconstructed.
It was not an easy task to design
interesting, eye- catching space within
just a few hundred square meters. The
investor, in addition to resurfacing, wanted
to equip the square with urban furniture
and greenery. Central to creating this
memorable elegant public space is using
a variety of natural materials, combining
textures and forms to produce the sublime.
The team wanted to create a clear concept
that would be compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood.
The Square background is the wall, built
in the early twentieth century as a part
of flood defenses system, covered, in
this section, with vine creepers. Under
the wall there are parking lots arranged,
designated linear boundaries in the surface,
distinguishing the different types of stone,
which is continuing the composition of the
street. This pattern is repeated in a square
surface, so as to obtain a composition
consistent with the street and pavements
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surface, and to achieve the impression that

the space is larger than it actually is. Within
this symmetrically compatible space with
its surrounding environment, an island
was created. This focal point featured a
wooden elliptical-shaped platform, which
was an easy way to blend the traditionally
used stone and the overall linear pattern.
In the paving stones a hole was cut with an

area of about 40 m2 for a terrace made of
corrugated planks- Deck-Dry. On this tiny,
wooden oval, they was an enclave created
for pedestrians. As well as square benches,
litter bins, bollards and bike racks in the
Square to compliment the planted greenery.
All elements used are minimalist in form,
yet modern, with the only exception being,

the wooden benches. These organically
designed benches are the strongest design
element within the square.
A major issue of this space was that it
had served as an unofficial parking place. So
they placed bars on the edge of the square
to effectively prevent parking, which also
serve as bicycles racks.
Materials used in the project are all
natural, so the square color is based on
natural colours comprising of natural stones,
porphyry predominantly with granite and
warm shades of natural porphyries composed
with a wooden surface and wooden benches.
The other components of design are made
of corten steel, which is contrasted with
natural, white pebbles, matched with white,
smooth trunks of the planted trees.
Only two species were used, the easily
adaptable birches and extensively growing
miscanthus. Decorative grasses compliment
the elliptical-shaped eyes in the stone
surface. The simple white trunks of these
delicate trees are contrasted vividly in the
autumn, with the red discoloring leaves of
the vine creeper growing on the wall. As the
greenery was planted in the city center there
was a need to use irrigation and aeration sets
for the roots systems, along with the root
directors.
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Krakw, 30-124, Poland
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Marek Bryg
Salwator Square
Krakw
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ulin Palace is one of the foremost residential complexes

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Tea (leaves) and water generated

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Mediterranean coast
Tudela-Culip (Club Med)
restoration
project in Cap de
Creus Cape
n 1961, Club Med was

constructed on the eastern tip
of the Iberian Peninsula in
one of the windiest and most
northern exposed corners of
the nation. It was constructed as
a private holiday village with 400
rooms that accommodated around
900 visitors in summer. Life at Club
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foster a relationship with nature. The
settlement project is considered to be
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in 1998. The cape, including the Club

Med surroundings, was given the highest
level of land protection because of its
outstanding geological and botanical
value. In the summer of 2003 Club Med
was permanently closed, and in 2005, the
200 ha of property was acquired by the
Spanish Ministry of Environment.
Between 2008-10, Club Med was

deconstructed, its ecological
dynamics revived and a network
of paths and viewpoints were
remade for its rediscovery,
becoming the Mediterranean coasts
biggest restoration project ever.
The work distills and enhances the
consubstantial values of the site, the
diversity of geological formations,
the harshness and nakedness of the
rock outcrops, the specialization of
native vegetation, the wind and the
sea magnificence. Five actions are
contemplated in the restoration project:
Approach
The project is related to an
important aspect of what landscape
architecture is about, namely
identifying, unveiling and eventually
transforming a site, to fit with what
is already there. Indeed, the projects
goal was not to build or un-build,
a landscape but to conceive the
conditions for visitors to experience.
To do so, the process involved indepth site reconnaissance and precise
on-site cartography making. During
the 5 years process, including the
14 months of work, the designers
walked more than 200km on site,
took and studied more than 15,000
images, and received up to 50
specialists in different fields relating
Constructively a minimalist approach

was taken, reducing materials to
those on site plus corten steel, for
its landscape integration and its
resistance to sea exposure, and using
only few consistent construction
details repeated through the site.
Robustness for a landscape that
accepts little domesticities.
Action plan vs. masterplan
Such an open process approach
combined with the will to have an
integrative proposal, led to the project
being conceived rather like an action
plan as opposed to a masterplan.
Therefore, the project included
to nature restoration, in search for ways to

optimize deconstruction, nature dynamic
reclamation, and social valorization.
The commission was approximated as
an open process, enabling flexibility
5 lines of intervention:
1. The removal of Invasive Exotic
Flora (IEF), mostly Carpobrotus edulis
and Gazania, and other 16 species on
a surface of 90 ha. IEF once planted
at the Club for gardening spread,
displacing specialized maritime rocky
native communities of protected
flora. The plants were extracted and
to integrate the discoveries following

deconstruction. For instance the solution
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entrance was found and negotiated with
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Al Quoz 3, Dubai.
Mediterranean coast
gathered for drying on site, and those near

the main pathway were buried in landfills.
2. The selective deconstruction of 430
buildings, equivalent of 1.2 ha of edification
and 6ha of urbanization with innovative
and respectful deconstructive techniques.
A specific Decalogue file was prescribed
for each of the 25 structures to be removed
at Club Med: pavements, buildings, paths,
wood structures in various typologies.
It followed a demolition test of 5 units
to verify the proposed measurements,
set standards and budget them. The end
of deconstruction was the final removal
of all traces of the basement, dust and
cement which was done manually with
an archeological standard using mixed
techniques.
3. The management & recycling of
100% of the 45.000 m3 of construction
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waste. While the roof and walls were

dismantled, crushed and transported
outside the Natural Park for recycling as
sub base, the basement, built out of local
stone, once crushed was used on-site for
landfills and as pavement. Glass, metal
and prefabricated concrete beams were
deposited in authorized dumps.
4. The ecosystem dynamics revival by

remaking the original sites topography
and reestablishing runoffs and sediment
exchanges between land and sea. This
included massive earth modeling actions
to re-construe the original creeks, the
demolition of road embankments cutting
off the natural run off, the recovery of
the beachs original cross section or the
reconstruction of a bridge with a larger
span to allow for sediment transport. More
than 9.000 m3 of crushed local stone from
the building basis were used on site to
recreated volumes or the remaking of
the parking at the entrance following the
outcrop landscape of the surroundings.
Following the advice of a Botanist, almost
no plantings were envisioned for the
restoration in order not to pollute the native
seeds bank. The stabilization of critical
embankments were made with hydro
seeding after an on-site seed recollecting
campaign. One year after completion the
percentage of ground coverage is close to
100%, mostly with native annuals.
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Mediterranean coast
5. And the discovery & social valorization
the viitors choreography. Meaningful
and innovative public use project. Here the
design of the experience is seen as being
just as important as the restoration strategy.
In that sense, the projects approach is
based on the narratives and interpretations
put on the landscape by scientists, artists,
fishermen, kids and are reinterpreted in
a didactic playful way around 3 main
interventions in the way to monumentalize
the site:
5.1 A site responsive hierarchical path
system reducing and reusing the existing
road infrastructure and promoting circular
routes. The network is conceived as a
journey to explore the sites layers both
natural and humanized.
The main path (1.2 miles) structures
the sites discovery, it reuses the existing
main road and reduces its width while
homogenizes paving treatment with asphalt.
The path reacts to the surroundings it goes
across and changes its materiality and cross
section to celebrate certain events such as
TUDELA-CULIP (CLUB MED)
RESTORATION PROJECT IN THE
NATURAL PARC CAP DE CREUS
Location: Cap de Creus cape, Cadaqus,
Catalunya, Spain
Landscape architects: EMF landscape
architects: Mart Franch www.emf.cat
Architects: J/T ARDVOLS S.L. Ton
Ardvol
Collaborators EMF: M. Batalla,
M. Bianchi, A. Lopez, G. Batllori, L.
Majer, C. Gomes M. Sol, L. Ochoa, J.L
Campoy
Collaborators Ardvols: Raul Lopez,
Cristina Carmona.
Commissioned by: Ministerio de Medio
Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino.
Generalitat de Catalunya. Gestora de
runes de la construcci S.A. Parc Natural
del Cap de Creus
Construction companies :
Tragsa (deconstruction) Control Demeter
and Massachs Excavacions S.L.U.
(deconstruction, waste management,
Restoration and re-urbanization)
Jardinera Sant Narcs (invasive exotic
flora extraction) Serralleria Ferran Collel
(viewpoints, totems, terciary path, animal
rock identification)
Area: 90 ha
Period of design: 2005-2007
Implementation period: 2009-2010
Photographers: Mart Franch, Pau
Ardvol, Esteve Bosch
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changes in the rock materiality, the presence of

former buildings or advantageous views. At the
beach, 250m are completely redone to recover
the beachs full dimension, once quartered
by the former road system. Secondary paths,
made out of site-specific formulation concrete,
lead to the main viewpoints.
The Firmless Tertiary paths, made out of
low disperse railings, lead to the

secondary network of viewpoints and
sensitive areas.
5.2 A network of viewpoints to
unveil the best panoramas with site
responsive designs, mostly on partially
deconstructed structures.
5.3 The animal-rock identification and
the double perception. Traditionally
fishermen had identified rock
formations with animal names for
their orientation, as Dal did and kids
still do. The project, proposing a game
of perception, constructs a sort of
lecterns outlining the animal-rocks
silhouette.
So, like in a road movie, sequence shots and
still photographs alternate to unveil views
and animal rocks, focus on the folds and
forms chiselled by wind erosion, follow the
water running off to sea or listen to the rocks
breaking the waves.
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Interview
Daniel McNamara
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Can you give us a brief about

your educational background and
your experience in the GCC area?
After studying engineering I decided to
enroll in an extended course in advanced
construction skills. This is primarily where I
got my grounding and unwavering interest in
all things to do with efficiency of movement.
I came to the UAE from London where I had
managed a landscaping company for many
years. I secured a position as senior project
manager with Engineers Office (Office of his
highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al

Maktoum) and worked there for three years
until I decided I missed the thrill of working
for myself.
When did UTI Landscapes first set
up business?
We are in business approximately one
year. However we are fortunate to have the
services of several individuals in our team
who have in excess of twenty-five years
experience in the landscape sector.
How was the business expanded

since its inception?
At the moment we are focusing on contacting
new people and making them aware of our
services. The market still seems a little slow
but there are definitely signs of improvement.
We have negotiations ongoing for several
larger projects and we expect these discussions
to bear fruit. It is important for us to remember
as we expand we must recruit the right
individuals for the key positions. When we
have the correct management personnel in
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place then these people basically become

extensions of ones self at site. When we take
this approach to recruiting it will afford us
unlimited potential for growth.
How do you cope with having so
many projects going on at once?
I get a fantastic buzz from creating
something beautiful. My absolute passion is
landscaping. Therefore it does not seem like
work and I enjoy my profession immensely.
Another factor in answer to your question is
employing, motivating and monitoring the
right people. It is important to remember
that any companys number one resource
is its employees. A happy and content
workforce makes everything easier.
What is the most frustrating aspect
of your work? And the most
rewarding one?
The most frustrating thing I have found is too
many people do not do as they say. I find it a
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pointless exercise to make comments if one

does not intend to carry out or execute the
action. The most rewarding thing is when we
complete a project walk away, look back and
thinking.yeah, we did that.
In your opinion, what changes
need to be adopted in the GCC
landscaping industry to become on
a par with the rest of the world?
Without doubt my biggest gripe is
workplace inefficiency in general along
with the under utilization of machinery.
Accountability for individual performance
must be introduced along with assessment
of personnel abilities at an early stage
following their arrival. If they are not to
the standard required they must be trained.
This action would ensure improvement
in quality and efficiency. Presently there
is machinery being used in landscape
construction in the GCC, which is totally
unsuitable for purpose. However there is
machinery available, which would greatly
expedite landscape construction. I intend to
introduce this machinery.
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Do you think that the international

standards for the landscaping
industry are too rigid and
unrealistic or can they easily be
applied when executing projects?
I believe everyone should aspire to higher
standards and be on a constant quest for
improvement. I would not go as far as to say
international standards can easily be applied due
to the available workforce but we must persist.
As someone who is well established
within the industry, what do you
see as the main challenges we face
in the next 12 months?
From a general point I can only see upside.
Many things are beginning to happen and I am
very excited about the future. From a personal
point of view there is competition in the market
from long established companies. This is why
I wish to get the message across that we are
bringing something completely different to
the table. I intend to shake up the industry
with my innovative ideas and change the way
people think in the sector about landscape
construction.
How will UTI Landscapes shake up

the industry?
I see UTIs potential for growth in the future
as substantial. As I mentioned earlier my
interest is in efficiency of movement, my
beliefs on machinery and my intention to
deploy my knowledge to our workforce will
make the difference between UTI and other
companies. What I intend to bring to the
market will be a potential game changer.
Other companies will have to adapt to
compete. We are presently working on many
Villa projects, too numerous to mention. The
larger projects, which we are now pursuing,
are at a delicate stage in negotiations and I
am not at liberty to discuss.
Daniel McNamara
Head of Landscape Division
UTI Landscape
Tel. +971 4 4277234
Fax.+971 4 4277243
P.O.Box 212508 Dubai - UAE
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C omm e r ci a l HUB
Sowwah Square
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Sowwah Square is a signifi

cant urban space located on
the Al Maryah Island, Abu
Dhabi and provides a green
retreat at the centre of the
new commercial hub.
he inspiration for the square was derived from the

nature and culture inherent to the Arabian Peninsula:
dunes, traditional irrigation systems (Falaj), oasis,
Bedouin textiles and the popular use of formal clipped
hedges in United Arab Emirates, drawing connections
with the French baroque chteau gardens. This merging of ideas
is represented in a contemporary responsive design created a
sustainable, cool and protected micro climate for users and a
dynamic kaleidoscope of planting and patterned paving on the
ground and viewed from the surrounding towers.
The structure of the square uses large constructed vegetated mounds
that orchestrate outdoor rooms to shelter pedestrians from the
Shamal, a strong north-westerly wind blowing over Persian Gulf and
to provide intimate spaces amongst the towering buildings. Linking
the mounds together, the decorative pattern like that of a traditional
rug, weaves through the square.
To soothe people from the heat, water features are incorporated into
long stone benches that wrap the mounds, providing playful and
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C omm e r ci a l HUB
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Client: Mubadala Development Company
Architect: Goettsch Partners and Gensler
Size: 26,000 sm
Status: Completed 2012
Environmental Rating: LEED Gold CS
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United Kingdom
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tactile experience. The surface texture
is finished with ornate grooves creating
a dynamic rippling effect. In order to
maximise this limited resource, and reduce
evaporation, the water is contained in
narrow Falaj like channels as used in
ancient irrigation system found throughout
the Middle East. At night, the benches
come to life with integrated lighting at
the base that silhouettes the mounds
and highlights the polished surfaces.
Innovative sustainable design has been
instrumental in the project which has been
awarded a LEED Gold certifi cation. The
steep angulated mounds contribute 1.45
times more green space than level planters
and water consumption is reduced due to
the vertical planting maximizing 100%
irrigation moisture.
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THIs pRoJECT Is foR THE nEW
HEADqUARTERs of sEoUL BRoADCAsTInG
sysTEM (sBs), LoCATED In THE sAnGAHM
DIGITAL MEDIA CITy DIsTRICT, In THE
noRTHWEsTERn pART of sEoUL.
The scope of work covers the landscape of ground

level and the atrium on the 10th floor.
10th floor interior forest
4
he design concept of landscape of the ground level is Second

Lobby. As the space is a linear and narrow strip surrounding
the building, the possibilities for the space itself to be used
independently were fairly limited. So in order to maximize
utilization of the subordinate space, the strip was defined as
a Podium: a deck made with aluminum I-profiles and twelve Shrub
Bouquets located in those cutout spaces. The Bouquets are laid out as if
they are flowing through the in-between space, and providing venues for
relaxation, as well as a pedestrian pat. The Red Oak trees planted at the
Left: Podium view from east to west. Above: Green media wall
fringe of the Podium not only give

the structure for the whole space
but also creates an atmosphere for
the Main Lobby. Seen from within
the 1st floor lobby, the magnificent
trees stand as a backdrop of a stage
most fit for various events hosted
by SBS such as award ceremonies
and parties, or filming locations
for SBS production dramas. The
three Bouquets, which give an
optical illusion of penetrating the
glass curtain wall, are planted with
evergreens and help visually broaden
the lobby. Nine out of twelve
bouquets were planted with six
Korean native species that in effect
brings the change of seasons within
the building by its ever-changing
flowers and blossoming fruits.

Another critical issue in designing
the ground level landscape was
flood-resistance. Recently the city
of Seoul have witnessed increasing
damages in the buildings in the city
due to localized downpour during
summer, so new buildings have been
set on a higher finished floor level
to avoid flooding in buildings. Here,
in order to keep the Podium and the
interior lobby flushed, we designed
a Stream alongside the aluminum
deck to function as a drainage and
detention reservoir when raining,
while keeping the FFL same.
Aluminum was especially chosen
as the material of the deck because
it gives an illuminating effect to the
northern face of the building and

provides sleek and simple spatiality.
We brought in Koreas world-class
shipbuilding technology to fabricate
the aluminum deck. Those aluminum
I-profiles were originally used to
build decks of ships, and here we
adjusted the interval between the
I-profiles and size and color of
structural beams for a better walking
experience and aesthetic quality.
Along with the Podium, the Green
Media Wall is installed at the
secondary entrance. To maintain its
beauty during winter when all the
foliage has been gone, super mirrors
were attached to the aluminum
planters with seven different angles.
Although there are several diverse
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int e r n ati o n a l d e s i g n
Green media
wall, side view
the Podium with an aluminum deck,

Green Media Wall with tilted super
mirrors, this innovative pavement is
part of a metal landscape that gives a
sparkle in everyday life.
spatial elements in this narrow

space on ground level, we tried
to make them come together into
one landscape by considering the
harmony between the materials.
In the atrium on the 10th floor, there
is only a limited amount of sunshine,
no natural rain or wind, and not
enough soil depth for planting.
Notwithstanding these conditions,
we designed an interior forest to
provide the workers and visitors
a space which is both accessible
and relaxing. First, we designed a
mounding with slopes on four sides
in order to secure soil depth from
200 to 1000mm while making it
look like the slopes are naturally
connected in a flow into the lounge
beyond the glass curtain walls.
Artificial air supply (one rotation
per hour) and sophisticated drainage
were designed for a sound growing
condition.
The leftover space after planting
was paved for circulation and
relaxation. The paths were intended
to be as sinuous as possible so
that people have more options of
walking and resting. In terms of
plant species, tropical plants were
Location: SangAhm Digital

Media City district, Seoul Korea
Area: 4,558m2
Construction budget: 2.5 million USD
Parkkim
547-6 3F Banpo
Seocho Seoul, Korea
Tel No. +82 2 537 3731
Fax No. +82 2 537 3732
E-mail: parkkim@parkkim.net
Website: www.parkkim.net
excluded from the beginning so that
the groves would look like a Korean
wild forest. We selected Nandina
domestica, especially those that were
grown in pots from seedlings so that
they can survive the shallow soil
depth here.
For the floor, we wanted materials
with a shiny and glittering surface
since the space is quite dark, yet still
comfortable for walking and easy
for maintenance. Stainless pipes cut
into 10cm length were laid out first
on the mounding and soil mixture of
clay, cement and black pigment were
poured. After the mixture was dried,
the surface was grinded and became
a steel clay mountain. Along with
Factory view of
aluminum deck making
Aluminum deck detail flood

resistance plus sunshining.
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Client
Country
Consultant
Contractor
Budget
(USD)
Status
Hilton Waldorf Astoria

Hotel Project - Doha
West Bay
Construction of a 42-storey Hilton Waldorf

Astoria Hotel.
Hilton International
(Dubai)
Qatar
N/A
N/A
N/A
New Project
Damac Towers by
Paramount Project Downtown Dubai
Construction of Damac Towers by Paramount

comprising a five-star hotel and branded
serviced apartments.
Damac Properties
(Dubai)
UAE
N/A
N/A
1000000000
New Project
The Address Residency

Sky View Twin Towers
Project
Construction of 50-storey The Address

Residence Sky View twin tower complex
atop a ground podium, including a 180-room
business hotel, residence and (532) serviced
apartments.
Emaar Properties
PJSC (Dubai)
UAE
Skidmore,
Owings &
Merrill LLP
(USA)
N/A
N/A
New Project
Muharraq Theme Park

Project
Construction of a Theme Park featuring

an ice arena, aquarium, karting track and
amusement rides, including large green
areas, restaurants, a fitness club and
gymnasium, an elderly centre and family
resting areas.
Muharraq
Municipality
(Bahrain)
Bahrain
N/A
N/A
47000000
New Project
Mixed-use Development
Project - Meydan City
Construction of Club Vista Mare, a new

beachfront residential and recreation project
comprising (33) studio apartments, as well as
eight cafes and restaurants, retail areas and
gymnasium facilities.
Sobha Group
(Dubai)
UAE
N/A
N/A
3000000000
New Project
Tilal Complex Expansion

Project - Phase 3
Carrying out expansion of Tilal Complex

consist of Muscat Grand Mall, offices,
freehold apartments, four-star quality hotel
apartments and a 5-star hotel - Phase 3.
Al Madina Real
Estate S.A.O.C
(Oman)
Oman
N/A
N/A
129000000
New Project
Al-Batinah Sports
Complex Project
Construction of Al-Batinah Sports Complex

including 17,000 seating capacity
international standard football stadium,
a training ground, hockey pitch, (2 Nos.)
tennis courts, a covered Olympic pool and
multi-purpose gymnasium as well as medical
centres and fitness facilities.
Ministry of Sports
Affairs (Oman)
Oman
N/A
N/A
N/A
New Project
Mutrafiah Housing
Project (Phase 1) - Jubail
Industrial City
Execution of a housing project in Mutrafiah

involving construction of (800) villas - Phase 1.
Saudi Arabian
Mining Company
(MAADEN)
Saudi
Arabia
AECOM
(Saudi
Arabia)
Azmeel Contracting &

Construction Corporation
(Saudi Arabia)
270000000
Current Project
Al Baleed Resort Project
Development of a high-end resort in Al Baleed

Village comprising a total of (136) rooms and
associated facilities.
Musstir (Oman)
Oman
N/A
Carillion Alawi L.L.C

(Oman)
N/A
Current Project
Dubai Green Mosque

Project
Construction of a mosque with capacity

to accommodate (3,500) worshippers,
conforming to green standards for reducing
energy, water and materials consumption.
Awqaf & Minors

Affairs Foundation
(Dubai)
UAE
N/A
Al Arif Contracting
Company L.L.C (Dubai)
N/A
Current Project
Ad Duwayhi Gold
Processing Plant Project
Construction of a gravity-CIL gold processing

plant with capacity to process approximately
2 million tonnes of ore per annum.
Maaden Gold
& Base Metals
Company (Saudi
Arabia)
Saudi
Arabia
N/A
Hanwha Engineering
& Construction (South
Korea)
270000000
Current Project
Silicon Metal Smelter

Project - Khalifa Industrial
Zone Abu Dhabi
Construction of a silicon metal smelter with

capacity of 33,000 tonnes per annum.
Al-Braik Investments
LLC (Dubai)
UAE
N/A
N/A
200000000
New Project
Ship Repair & Fabrication

Yard Construction Project
Engineering, procurement and construction

(EPC) contract to build a ship repair and
fabrication yard.
Saudi Arabian Oil

Company (Saudi
Aramco)
Saudi
Arabia
N/A
N/A
4000000000
New Project
Advanced Oilfield
Chemistry Production
Facility Project
Construction of an advanced oilfield chemistry

production facility.
Gulf Energy L.L.C

(Oman)
Oman
N/A
N/A
10000000
New Project
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

Plant Expansion Project
Carrying out expansion of the existing Methyl

Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) plant to increase
production capacity from 500,000 to 675,000
million tonnes per year.
Dubai Natural Gas

Co. Ltd. (DUGAS)
UAE
Tebodin
Middle East
Ltd. (Dubai)
N/A
N/A
New Project
Jiyyeh & Zouk Power

Plants Project
Construction of a power plant in Jiyyeh and

Zouk with capacity of 272 megawatts.
Ministry of Energy &

Water (Lebanon)
N/A
Burmeister & Wain

Scandinavian
Contractor (Denmark)
350000000
Current
Project
Mafraq Solar Plant Project
Build-own-operate (BOO) contract for the

construction of a photovoltaic solar power
plant with capacity of 10MW in Mafraq.
Ministry of Energy &

Mineral Resources
(Jordan)
Jordan
N/A
Philadelphia Solar
Power Company
(Jordan)
23000000
Current
Project
Jeddah Central Substation

Project
Engineering, procurement and construction

(EPC) contract to build a substation with
capacity of 380/132/13.8kV in central Jeddah.
Saudi Electricity
Company - Western
Region (Saudi
Arabia)
Saudi
Arabia
N/A
Siemens Ltd. (Saudi

Arabia)
108000000
Current
Project
Grand Basra Water

Project
Execution of the Grand Basra Water project

comprising a water distribution network,
building a major pipeline to carry water to
all parts of the province, and constructing a
strategic storage tank with capacity of 50,000
cubic metres along with a pipeline to carry
water to it.
Ministry of
Municipalities &
Public Works (Iraq)
Iraq
N/A
N/A
700000000
New Project
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PROJECT : AL WADI GRAND

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