‘D1’ by innovarchi, dubai creek, UAE all images courtesy of innovarchi
rising on the shores of dubai creek in the UAE, ‘D1’ is an 80-storey residential tower underway by sydney-based innovarchi. part of the culture village development, the base of the new building features a screen-like canopy made which emulates the form of rose petals. derived from the process of dhow trading boat construction, the undulating timber grid moderates the conditioned interior spaces and the external desert environment with a shaded transition. the framework protects the layered glass facades from the harsh sun and heat along with a reflective silver skin.
entry canopy
render
exterior perspective
(left) section (right) elevation
conceptual render
model
model
prototyping of canopy
detail of timber connection
prototyping of canopy
prototyping of canopy
site plan
roof plan
section
section
sketch
sketch
