WTC Abu Dhabi

Project Description

Working with Aldar Properties, this mixed-use development covers an area of approximately six hectares and encompasses two super tall buildings - a residential tower: 88 storeys and commercial tower: 60 storeys. They stand above a 6 storey retail Souk which is situated at ground level and includes underground car parking,  restaurants, cafes and a 4-star Marriott Courtyard hotel with over 195 keys.

Appointed as MEP and environmental consultants, chapmanbdsp delivered the design alongside Foster + Partners Architects and provided ongoing construction support; reviewing and approving contractor’s submittals as well as high level supervision and attendance to testing and commissioning activities. We have also reviewed and approved all fit-out designs submitted by the tenants.

At 381m high, the residential tower named Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid Tower was the second tallest building in the world to be completed in 2014, only beaten by New York’s ‘One World Trade Center’ building and was the winner of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Best Tall Building, 2015.

For the souk, a mixed-mode environmental strategy was specified in the three communal areas of the market buildings, alternating natural ventilation with air conditioning in permanently shaded spaces.

The roof tops were treated with vegetation and other shading devices enabling it to be occupied during the milder periods of the year. Simulations of computational fluid dynamics confirmed the positive impact of the towers in the comfort conditions of the terraces due to increments in wind patterns.

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