Dubai Waterfront was planned as one of the largest coastal developments in the world, designed to host a vibrant community of residents, businesses and visitors. The project was meant to include a mix of villas, townhouses and apartments in residential towers, as well as hotels, shopping malls, office buildings and a variety of leisure attractions.
The Dubai Urban Area Structure Plan 1995 marked a significant step in the city’s journey toward becoming a modern global metropolis. Created to provide a clear and comprehensive framework for urban development, the plan was aimed at managing the rapid population growth and economic expansion Dubai was experiencing at the time. It addressed key areas
Dubai’s Masterplan 2020 was launched in 2012 as a comprehensive strategy to guide the city’s rapid growth and transformation into a leading global hub for business, tourism, and innovation by the target year of 2020. The plan addressed population growth and socio-demographic changes while aiming for the optimal use of existing infrastructure. It focused on
Dubai’s future urban growth is organized around six main urban centres that serve as the core hubs for jobs, services, and amenities. These centres form a people-focused hierarchy designed to bring work, shopping, and leisure closer to where residents live, creating vibrant, mixed-use communities across the emirate. Currently, three of these urban centres exist and
A high-rise building is typically defined by its height and the number of floors it has. Generally, any building that is significantly taller than its surroundings and requires the use of elevators to access upper floors qualifies as a high-rise. While there’s no single global standard, most experts agree that buildings over 75 feet (about
The Emirates Towers are among the most well-known landmarks in Dubai. Located in the Trade Centre District along Sheikh Zayed Road, they represent the city's modern style and bold ambition. The complex consists of two impressive skyscrapers: the Emirates Office Tower and the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. Together, they reflect a perfect mix of business
The Deira Twin Towers, also know as The Rolex Towers were completed in 1993 in the Deira district, near the historic Dubai Creek. Designed to provide modern commercial and office spaces, the towers reflect Dubai’s rapid growth as a regional business hub in the early 1990s. The complex consists of two towers, each approximately 100
Home > Magazin > Interviews > Stefan Forster About Urban Development in Frankfurt am Main Architect Stefan Forster in ConversationStefan Forster founded the Frankfurt-based architectural firm Stefan Forster GmbH over thirty years ago. Together with his partner Florian Kraft and now around 60 employees, he actively follows and shapes urban development throughout Germany. His work focuses
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