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February 2021 - Issue 164

4 Masters of the land
10 Cold Soup

14 Refurbishment of the Water Garden –
Oasis in the City

Five Egyptian architects win prestigious

20 architecture award for the first time in

award’s history

24 A New Model for Inner City Living
28 Nature’s Reflection

30 Designing a Landscape for Dubai’s 28
newest Sports destination 24

32 A New Address in Sharjah

34 Lava rock gardens maintain Mexico’s
natural Landscape

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Masters
of the Land
Landmasters Landscaping and Construction LLC is one
of Dubai’s leading landscaping architecture companies
with a team of specialist engineers and designers ready

to take on any project from start to finish

Landmasters Landscaping and Construction is a Services
Dubai based company offering quality landscaping • Design
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in 2010 by Engineer Yasser Emira. With branches • Operation and Maintenance Nurseries
dotted across the Middle East, including Qatar and • Trading of indoor & outdoor Plants
Egypt, it provides expertise in a range of construction and Flowers
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swimming pools, civil works or electromechanical • Green Houses
works. It has specialist landscape architects and • Play Ground Equipment
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Having previously been two separate entities, • Civil & Electromechanical Works
Landmasters Landscaping and Construction L.L.C
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across the Middle East and Europe. • Design installation and maintenance of
Land Masters has been a pioneering landscaping landscaping and irrigation projects including
company, having defined the landscaping scene in the hard and softscapes
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Iconic Projects

Galleria Mall

Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Charged with the hardscaping, softscaping and irrigation works
for the north and south car parking area in the upscale Galleria
Mall, the first task was the submittals of the shop drawings,
materials and execution of works until handing over and
maintenance.
The finished landscaping project matched the eloquent interior
and exterior of the all-glass mall, with vast areas of greenery
including, trees, groundcovers, and shrubs that create a calming
and relaxing atmosphere for visitors. There are also well-equipped
children’s play areas with pergolas and shade structures.
Its a first project with McLaren Construction Group, a UK
company Dubai branch and with Gulf Related, the owner of
Galleria Mall,Maryah Island Abu Dhabi.

Designed by Cracknell.

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Nudra Villas

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

The project consisted of 32 luxury villas with a gym, swimming
pool and play areas surrounded by a variety of greenery
including trees and shrubs to further enhance the beautification
of the community. Landmasters Landscaping and Construction
provided the soft and hardscaping and irrigation works for the
community hall in the luxury residential area.
Client: Imkan Properties
Main Contractor: Eastern International
Consultant: Maisam Architecture
Landscape Design: Cracknell

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Reem Mall

Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Similarly, we provided our services for Hardscape, Softscape
and Irrigation Works for the prestigious AED 4.4bn Reem
Mall, located on the Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. The project
consisted of all the landscaping areas around the mall,
including the Streetscape furniture.
The turnkey project had a tight schedule and strict
qualifications. It had to be finalized in a timely manner while
conforming to the Authorities guidelines and requirements.
Employer: Al Farwaniya Property Developments LLC
Project Manager: Mace International Limited
Engineer: Dewan Architects & Engineers
Cost Consultant: Faithful & Gould
Main Contractor: Itinera/Ghantoot JV

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Baniyas
East & West

Baniyas Area, Abu Dhabi

This project consisted of all the landscaping areas in Baniyas
east and west roads including Hardscape, Softscape, the
Irrigation network and all of the Streetscape furniture.
Client: Musadana
Consultant: Tatweer
Contractor: Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al-Kharafi & Sons

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I GARDEN

By Will Bennett
Founder & Chief Nature Nerd,

WILDEN Design

COLD
SOUP

Why Gardens Will Save the Planet

A crisp, icy, tomato gazpacho; the greatest meal I was enjoying this meal on an organic farm
of my life. As far as profound food memories called Babylonstoren in Stellenbosch, South
go, I don’t carry a huge back catalogue, which Africa, where I’d walked through the orchards and
might seem strange as an ex-chef and resident of allotments on my way to the restaurant. Where
Dubai; after all this foodie hub is awash with fine green mountains surged high above, draped in a
dining ‘experiences’. It’s more that they all get patchwork of natural forest and cultivated vineyards
mashed (like an overpriced avocado breakfast) - both cherished equally under the stewardship
into one fuzzy memory. I can barely remember of grateful humans, full of vitamin D no doubt. It
the good sourdough from the sour do-not, so was a special place where the awe of nature was
how is it that a bowl of cold tomato soup was the inescapable, and it was the realisation that a simple
greatest thing on earth? soup was infinitely better for appreciating the

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into it, and what it was giving me. In that moment, I
realised the key to solving the climate emergency. The allotments growing
Okay that may seem like a giant leap, so allow me fresh vegetables at
to explain... Babylonstoren Stellenbosch
What I realised in that bowl was the incredible
power of stories about nature. That if we inspire an The opportunity of
appreciation for nature it will urge us to take care of construction projects is less
nature. If we deepen our connection and gratitude
for what it gives us we might encourage more the material change that
positive individual action and cumulatively these it makes, but much more
actions become cultural change: shifts towards the cumulative contribution
much-needed preservation, conservation and they make by inspiring,
restoration of landscapes. Sustainability driven not educating and eliciting new
by law, regulation or obligation, but by the self. It
was inspiring soup. behaviours.
It’s critical that we use our roles as landscape
professionals to promote the value of natural
capital in more appropriate ways. We are uniquely
positioned to understand the wider issues at play
and to help our clients navigate these complex
challenges. Whilst it’s not possible to solve the
world’s problems in a single project it is absolutely
possible that each project plays a role. It’s my view
that the opportunity of construction projects is less
the material change that it makes, but much more
the cumulative contribution it makes by inspiring,
educating and eliciting new behaviours. Currently
the construction sector makes up around 8% of
global greenhouse gas emissions so even if that
was halved in a decade (unlikely as that may be),
we’d still be scratching the surface. For wider and
longer lasting change we must leverage landscape
design to encourage change across other sectors
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and we can do that by engaging with the people in timber make up 90% of the new surfaces. What
those sectors where we know they are more likely to came out of this process though was the client’s
care; at home. It is said that policy follows culture passion for the sustainable approach; they have
by at least 5 years (Seth Godin) and culture starts fully embraced this and engaged with it, together
at home because this is where our personal belief we’ve adored native plants species, walked barefoot
systems and values are grown and reinforced. on gravel and gotten excited about yoga sessions
It’s for these reasons I believe that gardens have under the mature Fig tree. As a result of this
the capacity to support cultural change because process this garden has significantly more planted
they are private spaces, not in spite of it. That’s areas which are now made up of 80% mixed native
because they have a better chance of creating a and adaptive species.
strong bond between the owner and landscape.
So, if there was a way to create more of these deep
bonds then I would urge us to explore it.
Firstly, homeowners can make relatively
quick but also major improvements to landscape
– they have the advantage their garden does not
to be approved by six design managers and the
budget signed off by accountants with oversized
calculators. Secondly, the fact that most new homes
in the UAE start with a patch of scorched earth or
interlock with zero biodiversity value means the
potential for improvement is huge. Just consider
the Biodiversity in Urban Gardens Sheffield studies
(BUGS, 2001-2008) which demonstrated the huge
contribution of gardens to habitat – the average
UK garden in their study areas hosted 119 plant
species. For these reasons we could explore
garden interventions relatively quickly and achieve
worthwhile change.
Moreover, when we are designing for an
individual or smaller group of people there is a
much clearer opportunity to build a meaningful
relationship between the site and the users. Or to put
it more philosophically, gardens connect the Earth
and the humans which inhabit it in the most direct
way. This is a simple truth but one which WILDEN is
founded on: it’s in this bond – emotional, spiritual
or cultural - which lies the potential to nurture self-
motivating stewardship of nature.

Recent projects
In one WILDEN garden near Jumeirah we removed
over 300m2 of water intensive lawn. In fact, the
whole garden was previously lawn. It was a bold
proposition to remove it all and for a family of five
with three young children it would be a radical
change of character and of use. In its place we used
natural materials; locally sourced gravel, shredded
bark mulch from landscape waste and reclaimed

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In another project in The Lakes we had similar
success removing all of the lawn in favour of low
maintenance materials and planting. The family
were also excited about the idea to ‘gamify’
the change to living more sustainably; when I
suggested that we track their water usage they
rose to the challenge and even purchased their
own water flow meter. Great initiative! They have
since taken daily watering averages for about 1
month before the construction and we’re excited to
compare the difference with the garden soon after
its established.

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Clients to create urban gardens inspired by the rocky
Hajar mountains or the arid agricultural landscapes
found in upper wadis. There is a trend that people
want to feel closer to these native landscape
characters because they are naturally inspired by
them and I wholeheartedly encourage more of this.
It’s clear to me these ideas spread quickly
because their purpose is contagious and the value
that they bring our home lives is self-evident. If
we could connect people with nature at home on
a huge scale the potential for change is huge; it
seems to me that for a warm heart, sustainability is
a dish best served cold.

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By: John A. Davies

Continuing my series of articles about the public gardens
of the Kingdom of Bahrain and in this instance the
BD2.9m refurbishment of the Water Garden at Alguful
in Manama, I put the following questions to Director of
Urban Development, Architect Ms. Raweya Al Mannaei
of Municipalities and Urban Planning at the Ministry of
Works.

Photorealistic bird’s eye view of the Water Garden

The Water Garden is one of the oldest public
gardens in Manama, what brought about its
refurbishment?
The project was initiated by H.R.H. Princess Sabeeka
Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, wife of H.M. King Hamad Bin
Isa Al Khalifa, and President of the Supreme Council
for Women, who, knowing the place the Water Garden
occupies in the hearts of Bahrainis, was inspired by a
vision to bring it up to date - more in keeping with 21st
Century needs. Her Royal Highness has maintained a
keen interest in the project throughout its development.

: Plan of the Water Garden : Site Development Plan

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Refurbishment is often a difficult exercise, what
was the biggest challenge?
The biggest challenge was retaining the main components
such as the existing lakes and the landscape with its
many mature trees and walkway routes.

A photorealistic Bird’s eye view of the refurbished Water
Garden showing the extensive walkways and one of the lakes
with fountains, all complemented with lush vegetation.

In terms of priorities, how were these addressed?
These were addressed as phases, Phase 1 being the
construction of a new boundary wall, guard room, switch
room and sub-station, Phase 2 being the removal of the
rides and games and the renovation and improvement
of the botanical aspects, which included planting the
flamboyant, sea hibiscus and the neem tree.

Examples of the Water Garden’s existing mature vegetation, Flamboyant (Delonix regia)
which provided a framework for its refurbishment.

What were the factors influencing the revision of
the original design?
With the Water Garden having been designated a National
Garden it was this as well as the social, environmental,
economic, physical and psychological health benefits
a public garden provides which were the influencing
factors. Embedded in the fabric of the city it serves
to make the neighbourhood a more attractive place to
live, while improving the quality of the air we breathe.
Moreover, it provides a habitat for wildlife and offers a
place for children and parents to participate in family
outdoor activities, also to commune with Nature. In
approaching the garden’s refurbishment, the design
builds upon its historical features, such as the two lakes
occupying 11,400m², also the many trees, all combining
to create a popular destination offering a relaxing,
entertaining and green oasis in the heart of Manama for
residents and tourists alike.

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sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) Wooden pergolas

neem tree (Azadirachta indica)

In addition to the existing elements, what are : Tensile fabric umbrellas
the garden’s further distinguishing elements and
features?
The Water Garden’s further distinguishing features include
supplementing the existing trees and palms with a physic
section consisting of medical herbs, while other aspects
comprise climbing shrubs and succulents; altogether
these elements combine to increase the botanical cover
by 11%. Other notable items include the introduction of
modern LED landscape lighting techniques, a landscape
misting system to reduce heat and remove impurities
from the air, such as dust and pollen; also, the inclusion
of contemporary paving patterns, supplemented with
modern types of public garden furniture, involving
wooden seats and benches, litter bins, drinking fountains,
trellis and shade structures in the form of pergolas and
umbrellas

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Earlier we touched upon buildings in the garden,
could you elaborate on these?
In addition to the guard room, the substation and switch
room, as already mentioned, other buildings incorporated
into the garden scheme include investment facilities,
such as a cafeteria and restaurant, also an administration
building, prayer rooms and public conveniences

Restaurant A walking circuit along the perimeter of one of the lakes

Public gardens are very popular in the cool of the
evening and presumably this was a factor in the
Water Garden’ refurbishment?
Yes, it was an important consideration, for it had been
noted, particularly in the hotter parts of the year, it’s the
evening when the temperature falls that parents take their
children to play in the gardens. Also, it’s the time when
the gardens are used by walkers, hence with judicious
lighting we have tried to create a pleasing atmosphere
for such activities, as well as those who simply wish to
sit on the garden’s benches and enjoy the ambience of
the scene.

Prayer room Photorealistic image reflecting the ambience of a
walkway in the evening
It is noted that the pavement network lends
itself to walking, which appears to have become You mentioned that the rides and games facilities
something of a national pastime. Was this part of were removed. What has replaced them?
the design intent? The rides were not replaced as it was HRH Princess
Links to the garden have been maximised allowing Sabeeka’s vision to focus on refurbishing the Water
residents to gain entry to the garden and its facilities, Garden as a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city.
in particular footpaths, which form excellent walking However, play areas have been included catering for
circuits and which, as you say, was the design intent. children and toddlers, as well as children with special
They also allow exploration of all aspects of the garden. needs.

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Children’s play areas with brightly coloured matting The lakes drained showing the island in the foreground and
featuring climbing frames, slides and roundabouts, all set concrete piling for the bridge crossing the channel between them
beneath shade structures

Photorealistic image of a children’s play area as completed Photorealistic image of the bridge as completed

The lakes are the iconic features of the garden, What were the factors which influenced the
what were the design considerations to integrating additional planting or softscape?
them into the refurbished scheme? A major concern was plant diversity, and bearing in mind
The lakes are the main features of the garden, occupying that Bahraini date palm plantations were for many years
19% of the total area and the aim has been to maintain noted for their wide variety of fruit trees, and such as remain
their natural character, with the emphasis on bio- still reflect this characteristic. In acknowledgement of this
diversity, particularly in respect of waterfowl, such as unique feature, in addition to palms, ornamental trees and
swans and ducks, an island having been created for other plants, the Water Garden is planted with a number
nesting purposes. It had been intended to include a of fruit trees, including lemon, pomegranate and mango.
bridge to the island, though this was later terminated. Irrigation is provided by TSE, which will relieve reliance
Also, it was planned to introduce fountains, but these too on the bore wells and reduce soil salinity by virtue of the
were aborted in favour of creating a channel linking the constant passage of irrigation water leaching out salts to
two lakes traversed by a bridge. The water is circulated below the root horizon.
between the two lakes by a series of pumps and a
purification system.

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Lemon (Citrus x limon) Aspects of the Monument showing cavities for bird nests, which in
Promegranite (Punica granata) tandem with the symbolism represent home

The Monument with an
example of the leaf shapes
which will be found in the
Water Garden embossed on
its surface

Mango (Mangifera indica) The Monument with an interpretation plaque showing the types of
leaves clothing the trees in the garden, supported with text.
The Water Garden features a monument; could
you please describe its significance? On a closing note, one cannot but appreciate the
The monument, entitled “Home” is a white columnar total commitment HRH Princess Sabeeka’s vision
abstract sculpture symbolising trees. Cavities in the of a peaceful oasis in the heart of Manama has
column for bird nests give the structure its name – inspired in all concerned.
inspired by the wide variety of birdlife which uses
the garden as home; while the trees in the garden are Yes, the vision of Her Royal Highness for the Water Garden
represented by their leaf shapes embossed on its surface. has been an inspiration to us all and is expected to be
Together, the symbolism of trees and birds signify the realised in March 2021.
biodiversity of the Water Garden. The monument itself
stands for the unity of man and Nature or the built and
natural environment. Images courtesy Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and
Planning and Wikipedia

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Five Egyptian architects
win prestigious architecture

award for the first time in
award’s history

By: Ali Khaled Elewa, Mostafa Zakaria, Sherif Khaled,
Hoda Essam & Ebtisam Elgizawy

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A team of Egyptian architects have scooped the Rifat competition the first time an Egyptian architect has
Chadirji Prize 2020 for their pedestrian Living Bridge received this international award.
over the Nile project. The annual prize named after The prize, which is part of Tamayouz’s
the prolific Iraqi architect and academic Dr. Rifat program of championing and celebrating
Chadirji, is a thematic international prize that seeks architecture in the Near East and North Africa,
designs responding to local challenges. aims to introduce local challenges to the world
Cairo based architects, Ali Khaled Elewa, Mostafa and invite architects, designers and planners to
Ahmed Zakaria, Sherif Khaled Abdelkhaleq, Hoda submit their concepts. It also aims to establish
Essam Abdelmawla and Ebtisam Elgizawy beat 177 an uncompromising open source of ideas that
submissions from 42 countries to win this year’s tackle social issues through design.

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According to the architects, the main objective of the
Living Bridge is to “maximize pedestrian exposure
to the Nile, via stitching the urban fabric of the two
banks together.”
“The form was generated as a result of two main
paths. Firstly, an unobstructed linear path directly
linking the Egyptian Museum with Cairo Tower.
Secondly, a semi-elliptical path was generated to
embrace the two opposite banks; the Cultural Nile
Plaza and the Elevated Garden. This path is meant to
be pleasant, playful, and links successive attractions
and socio-economic hubs.
“The paths incorporate together to create a
single continuous leaning body blended into the

land on both sides, offering panoramic views of the
Cairo downtown, Nile, and the surrounding iconic
attractions. Moreover, the bridge acts as an urban
park with two concealed lower floor levels above the
Nile, including recreational, commercial, cultural,
administrative, and social spaces.
“The six flowing structural columns maximize
the visual connectivity between the indoor and
outdoor spaces, as well as the natural ventilation
and lighting. Besides, the top layer consists of
concrete tiles and grass, driven parametrically
based on pedestrian flow.”
They added, “for the sake of achieving the project
objective, it was proposed to bury a 200 m stretch
of road along the Nile River and build a park on top.
Additionally, it is proposed to relocate the exit of the
sixth of October Bridge.
Accordingly, Cairo central downtown will be
valued as a breathing sanctuary for people and will
transform into pedestrian-friendly spaces.”
The international jury, headed by Rasem badran
(Jury Chair), noted that: “This design appears to

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be hugging its own piece of the river and
fostering life within its boundaries. The
starting plaza of the bridge at the eastern side
is larger and more spacious to assure the
relative importance of this side (the location
of the former National Democratic Party),
while on the western bank, the plaza is small
and conforms to the realistic properties of this
area. The bridge design is clear, dynamic, and
successful, and the structural system complies
with the requirements of river navigation. 
Concluding, “This project has a very
successful composition and is quite elegant in its
composition.”

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A New Model
for Inner City Living
European architecture and landscaping redefine
an inner city urban block in Russia

By: S&P Architektura Krajobrazu

Forum City is a large residential complex occupying Repairing the City Plan
a typical city block in the center of Ekaterynburg, One of the problems in the centre of Ekaterinburg,
Russia. Within the urban plan and architectural design a capital of Sverdlovsk region with over 2 million
by LEVS Architecten, S&P Landscape Architecture residents, has been lack of human scale and
designed and build an ambitious landscape scheme. fragmentation of public spaces. The original city
The new design restores the original block pattern of layout, has been broken by subsequent changes and
the urban plan, while creating an engaging street- modifications, resulting in the loss of connection
level atmosphere and brings together urban planning, between urban form and its functions. This became
architecture and landscaping, to solve some of the especially visible in many central residential
most pressing problems facing inner-city life today. neighbourhoods. When buildings do not align

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with roads, and the clarity of the layout becomes
blurred, one street experience can be difficult to
distinguish from another. Spaces become distant and
uninviting, marked by characterless open spaces and
omnipresent car parks. Combined with apparent lack
of coherent green street infrastructure it can create a
bleak experience, especially during long cold winters
with harsh winds and temperatures well below
-250C. Equally in summer when continental air from
central Asia can elevate temperatures to blistering
+300C, lack of shade and omnipresent concrete can
make the streets around the Forum City complex very
unwelcoming.

The straight grid is a key historical feature of the
city-plan development. But often it has been lost
because subsequent modifications did not follow the
pattern. Forum City attempts to repair Ekaterinburg’s
historical urban grid structure, through an introduction
of a linear facades that stretches out along the
thoroughfares surrounding the 103.000 m2 plot.
The design combined a unified facade with a free-
standing towers typology. As a result, the designers
created a European-style metropolitan experience
combined with a green city oasis at its core.

Historical elements: brickwork and market
In the nineteenth century, Yekaterinburg was
predominantly brick-built, with impressive facades,
and detailed brickwork everywhere. Many of these
were replaced over the course of the twentieth century
with concrete high-rises, cladded in steel and glass.
The proposed design reflects the transition from past,
to present and into the future. The outside facades are
straight and of red bricks. The brickwork extends to
the tenth floor at most, after which the taller towers
climb up to a height of 100 meters, with mostly
aluminium and glass elements. On the inside, the
facades facing the inner green courtyards are curved.
It allows diagonal views between the towers to open
towards the skyline of the surrounding city. This is the
cityscape of a new metropolitan lifestyle: a dynamic
environment where living, leisure and work blend
seamlessly.
The site of Forum City was for many years, the
site of one of the city’s main open markets. This idea
has also been integrated into the design. The existing
elongated small shopping mall that extends along the
eastern side of the plot will be directly connected to
a semi-public courtyard with plants, benches and a
fountain, where residents and visitors will be able sit
down and relax with a drink. The covered food-court

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will be planted, and thousands of shrubs and flowers
that lies in between is simultaneously a hint at the will be spread out over the inner park, terraces and
site’s past function as market and an answer to the rooftops. These are commonly planted as saplings,
modern urbanite’s desire for comfortable, safe dining that still need quite a few years to mature. Planting
experiences. mature trees, in this case up to 25 years old, will
Greening the urban landscape have two important advantages. Firstly, their
Even by European standards, the green spaces contributions to the air-quality of the neighbourhood
created for this project are ambitious. Amsterdam will be immediate. And come next summer, the first
practice LEVS Architecture worked together on renters will be able to enjoy the shade of trees and
this project with a Polish landscape studio S&P the cooling effects of large amounts of green surface
Landscape Architecture – with offices in Warsaw and areas around them.
Ekaterinburg. Both companies share the ambition By planting a wide variety of tree species, the park
to use strong blend of architecture and landscape, should have an ever-changing colour palette year-
also as a design method, to deal with concerns over round. From evergreen silver pine trees, Canadian
biodiversity, climate change, and quality of life in hemlock and mountain shrub pines, to different
densely urbanized areas. shades of green provided by several species of maple
and lime, that will turn yellow, orange and scarlet
in Autumn. There will be interesting landscapes
to explore twelve months a year. The colour range
will be enhanced by flowering hydrangeas and roses
in summer, and different bark colours of various
dogwoods and willows in winter. All trees will come
from nurseries in Holland and Germany, specialized
in growing large specimens with well-developed yet
compact root-systems, making it possible to transport
them over long distances before planting. Importantly,
the landscape hides 3-4 story underground car parks.
Often, in other projects, such structures only allow
for some grass and shrub cover. But here, the latest
green roof technology have been used to ensure that
a stable soil conditions will be created for intensive
planting, in which big trees will thrive. Outside the
buildings, places along the surrounding streets,
that would otherwise typically host cars have been
transformed into green boulevards and squares, where
pedestrians and bikers will share a public space and
where trees and plants will mark ideal sites to meet
a friend or take a break. Linear avenues planted with
linden and ornamental crab apples not only add to
the visual appeal of the development, they also help
to organize the surrounding public areas into zones
suitable for different types of user, making the green
spaces safer and more appealing.

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intimacy of a secluded neighbourhood. Many of the
future residents of Forum City aspire to having both.
Open spaces between the towers and the intimate,
layered park with easy transitions from semi-public
to private areas, are intended to facilitate the mixing
of these two complementary lifestyles. It’s designed
to make it possible for residents to go about their
daily business with ease and on foot, from home, to
work, to the day-care centre, to grocery shopping.
A 15-minute neighbourhood, where all functions
are within easy reach. The landscapes that connect
all these elements in the complex are full of small
paths and intimate places to explore. Outside the
block, along the streets, places that would otherwise
typically host cars have been turned into squares,
where pedestrians and bikers share public spaces
and where trees and plants mark ideal spots to meet
up or take a break. Residents now have their own
small-scale city within a bigger city.
From compact apartments to luxury penthouses, from
a sky-bar to a park bench. From bicycle stands to
parking below the trees, and from a medical centre
to a community Sunday market; they have a new type
of metropolitan, sustainable living environment in an
inner city in Russia.

Where dreams become reality Location: Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
It is not a coincidence that European offices has been Name of the Project: FORUM CITY
involved in this type of large inner city transformation Client: FORUM Group
project. One of the great opportunities while working Architecture & Urban Planning: LEVS Architecten, Amsterdam
in Russia, is to be given the chance to transform www.levs.nl
people’s quality of life, not only inside the buildings, Landscape Concept, Design & Construction Documentation:
but within the surrounding residential and public S&P Architektura Krajobrazu, Warsaw, Ekaterynburg
urban environments too. The deigners were able to www.sztulaipartnerzy.pl
draw significantly from our working experiences in Design: 2017-2020
Europe where there is a strong tradition of combining 1st Phase completed: 2020
the dynamism and activity of a large city with the CREDITS
Diagrams and Visualisations: LEVS Architects
Photographs: S&P Architektura Krajobrazu
Text: LEVS Architekten/Thijs van Stigt

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I MIRROR HOUSE

Nature’s
Reflection

Mirror House is a stunning new lakeside
building in Dubai Media City Park

By HAS Engineering

Home to News corporations and big tech HAS Engineering were tasked with the
companies, as well as a large open-air overhaul of an open type retail counter
amphitheater that hosts international music made of wood and clay roofing tiles which
and food festivals, Dubai Media City has previously existed there, the client wanted to
become a central hub of the city. have it upgraded to a modern architectural
Its vast central park is a sanctuary structure known as Mirror House to match
for busy people on their lunch breaks to the tall buildings, surrounding the lake’s
relax and catch their breath on the grassy periphery.
expanses around the park’s lake and water It turned out to be quite a complex
feature. HAS Engineering were tasked with project as the Mirror House had to be
modernizing the existing lake side retail built in such a way that the existing kiosk
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to be built enclosing it. We also had to tinted glass were installed on top instead of
keep in mind the wooden decking leading mirror so that natural light can pass through.
to the building, hence load bearing was a In addition, the internal walls were lined
constraint. The base pile structures and with aluminum composite panel cladding to
connecting beams were inspected and the conceal the steel frame work. The unit was
frame was designed in such a way that the installed with electrical systems including
structure was attached to the substrate civil lighting, AC, fire panel etc.
structure after evaluating structural load The best feature of this project had been
analysis and wind load etc. the Mirror Houses’ ability to mimic nature.
The movement of materials was quite a Its blends in while at the same time stands
logistical issue as the deck would not take out. It’s quite amazing to view during sunrise,
the weight of the delivery trucks, hence the sunset or during a foggy day as each time it
structure was built in shorter span sections has different character to show.
and was shifted onto the site using mobile Thanks to the client for entrusting HAS
trolleys and erected on site using fasteners. Engineering with the job and the entire team
Moreover, the frame was cladded with of HAS and associated vendors who put in
substrate layer onto which the glass and their efforts to ensure we produced the best
mirrors were cladded. A few sections of possible project upon completion.

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I LUXURY & SIMPLICITY

DESIGNING A
LANDSCAPE
FOR DUBAI’S
NEWEST SPORTS
DESTINATION

A project by Olympic Swimming
Pools with the support of Khansaheb
Civil Engineering

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Sports Society is a new home for sports enthusiasts!
Located in Mirdiff, Sports Society offers training
facilities, a place to refuel and watch your favourite
games on TV! We were tasked with the landscaping
for the project, as well as constructing a water feature.
The project was divided into two segments, the
landscaping included the hardscape, softscape and
irrigation works. The hardscaping consists mainly
of granite of Indian origin, with different finishes and
colour shades used throughout to give an eye-popping
element. While the softscape features various types of
trees including Royal Poinciana, Pennisetum rubrum,
and white Pennisetum setaceum. A Green Wall that
was imported from Holland is the stand-out feature.
It adds a natural and instills a sense of calm feeling
in the whole area. We opted for an automatic irrigation
system which is intended to provide adequate irrigation
to the various plantings; trees and shrubs planted in the
soft landscape areas. The Irrigation controller is further
connected with a central control system where a user
can interface to make any changes in the schedules.
The central water feature is constructed for commercial
purposes and is a reflective basin type, covering
approximately 58.0 sq. m.

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I ADVERTORIAL

A NEW ADDRESS
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Aljada is Sharjah’s largest ever mixed-use
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Aljada is Sharjah’s newest address, a place where
everything is possible. It’s a place where living,
working, playing and learning all come together.
It’s a place where the past meets the future, offering
the best of both worlds. Olympic Swimming Pools
are honored to be part of such a versatile project,
where they successfully completed construction
of five water features. Olympic Swimming Pools
would like to thank Mr. Satish Singh, the General
Manager of Pearl Garden and Landscaping services
for having faith and giving us the opportunity to be
part of this project.
All the water features are very distinct from
each other and based on different themes and to
maintain the ambiances. The huge water feature
which can be seen while entering the project,
represents the great community and togetherness
of the people. Two more water features including
the dancing fountains, a main attraction for both
kids and adults alike, allowing them to soak up the
ambiance of the property and a place where people
can simply sit around and enjoy their time.

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I GARDEN

LAVA ROCK
GARDENS MAINTAIN
MEXICO’S NATURAL
LANDSCAPE

By: Jimena Martignoni

The Ecological Preserve of Saint Angel Lava Rock
(REPSA, or Reserva Ecológica del Pedregal de San
Angel) is a designated area within the National
Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) which
protects the ecosystem of the “Pedregal”.
The Pegregal, which is the colloquial name of this
natural environment, is the 80km2-territory situated
south of Mexico City which was covered by lava from
the Xitle Volcano approximately 1670 years ago. Today,
the conserved fragments of the pedregal extend over
only 29.5km2, something like 36% of the original
area. Part of the remaining lava field is located within
the UNAM campus, which covers a total area of 719
hectares representing the largest and more important
university in Mexico; for this reason and with the object
of protecting this original and cultural landscape from
the rapid urbanization of Mexico City, in 1983, the
university’s authorities decided to create the preserve
with an initial area of 124.5 hectares. In 2005, after
several delimitations, REPSA was finally defined as an
area of 237 hectares.
The lava spewed from the volcano extended from
3,100 meters above sea level until 2,270; along this
altitudinal gradient different plant communities were
developed over time: Conifer woods (3,000 to 2,850),
Oak (Quercus desertícola) woods (2,850 to 2,350)
and the xerophile brushwood (2,350 to 2,100). The
latter is the ecosystem that can be found in the UNAM
campus, becoming the last relict of this arid landscape
within the most populous city in Latin America. More
than 300 drought-tolerant species grow in the Saint
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Heritage List –declared in the 31st Assembly of the
World Heritage Committee in New Zealand, 2007–
adding another highly significant component to any
conservation projects implemented within this area.
The UNAM campus in Mexico City was build
between 1949 and 1952, on the site of the original
pedregal, following trends and principles of the Modern
Movement and including artistic works made by some of
the most important Mexican muralists. The conceptual
layout of the campus was based on the integration of
architecture, planning and landscape. However, over
time, this last component lost relevance and the rocky
landscape of the pedregal was replaced –those parts
and outcrops appearing in the borders of the campus
and in between the buildings– by manicured gardens.
With the object of bringing back to sight the lava rock
and the native flora growing on it, in order to rescue the
original landscape of the pedregal and to conserve the
local biodiversity, in 2005 the university commissioned
a first project called Exhibiting Gardens of Native Flora
(Jardines Demostrativos de Flora Nativa), after the
final definition of REPSA. This would be a thematic
space and would provide the plants for all new gardens
following preservation concepts.
Later, in 2013, another project was developed with
same objectives but taking things to a higher level and
incorporating the rock as a main design element: the
gardens of the National Laboratory of Sustainability
Sciences (LANCIS, or Laboratorio Nacional de Ciencias
de la Sostenibilidad).
The new landscape concept that would guide the
design and construction of these two gardens is called,
in Spanish, “Xero-jardineria”, which means “Xero-
gardening”. This is a play of words, referring on the
one hand to the native xerophile flora of the pedregal,
and on the other hand to the word “zero”, meaning that
this design would imply no gardening at all. From a
maintenance perspective, these spaces would greatly
reduce the use of water, thus closing a circle of
sustainability, preservation and innovation.

the most common- and more than twenty species of Exhibiting Gardens of Native Flora (EG)
terrestrial orchids, some of them endemic, make the The commission for the planning of these gardens was
pedregal an orchid sanctuary. given to the School of Architecture and, more especially,
The basaltic bedrock protected in REPSA has a high to the School of Landscape Architecture, where landscape
biological, ecological and geomorphological value, architect Pedro Camarena, one of the listed professors,
allowing the recharge of water tables and maintaining was chosen to lead the project. Camarena was, in
levels of humidity and air quality. The preservation addition, Chief of Special Projects of REPSA, being in
of this ecosystem not only means the evolution of charge of the transformation of the formal gardens in the
the wildlife of this relict but the conservation of an campus into “xero-gardening” ones.
endangered landscape in the Mexico basin. On the The project, which covers 2.46 hectares, was
other hand, the UNAM’s main campus is on the World developed in 2005 and built in 2007, to open in
November of that year.

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The layout is very simple and presents a series of square propagating nursery and a small educational area.
and rectangular plots at ground level, whose size ranges Some of the plots and the edges of the gardens are
from 12 to 50m2, knitted together by a central paved planted with shrubs, small trees and agaves, all native
path. The plots, which are 42 in total –21 on each side–, to the pedregal; this group creates a green mass that
are divided by short lineal walls made of the reclaimed adds a more compact and larger scale to the black
rock and debris from the construction of an art museum landscape dotted by ornamental plants.
located 800 meters away, part of the campus. Located in the central path, a very shallow water
The floor of every garden is made of the lava rock, mirror, almost a depressed square basin cut into the
recreating the natural surfaces of the pedregal and, in pavement, collects rainwater during rainy days. The
this manner, eliminating any possibility of a formal layer of water remains while the rain keeps falling and
garden, made of dirt soil, sand, gravel or grass. This evaporates naturally when the dry season begins, acting
makes the space appear as a rocky extension of black as a simple and humble water reservoir with no artificial
and grey tones, only interrupted by the green and hydraulic system. Birds and other small animals gather
reddish hues of the plants growing in the natural cracks at this water fountain, a symbol of life.
and voids in the bedrock, bringing the original imagery
of the pedregal close to the visitors and students. With National Laboratory of Sustainability Sciences
this rock, which is the most common material of the (LANCIS)
pedregal, were built all short and enclosing walls in the The Laboratory of Sustainability Sciences was founded
campus since 1949. by the directors of the Institute of Ecology of UNAM.
All plants were either transplanted from the This Institute has three main departments –Ecology
preserve’s area or spread from seeds or cuttings of Biodiversity, Evolutionary Ecology and Functional
also collected in the preserve. The site includes a Ecology– and the new sustainable building that houses

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all offices and research rooms was completed and The remaining spaces, which are left from the
opened in April 2014. Built with recycled material, combination of those fractals, shape the planting beds.
the building incorporates water and energy reduction The largest planted surfaces extend in front of the
methods, natural ventilation, solar panels and a facades of the building, creating a natural foreground
rainwater collecting system connected to REPSA. that vividly recalls that of the pedregal.
In order to respond to the same objectives of recovery The plants displayed in this area are the ones which
and conservation of the landscape of the pedregal in were proven to grow well in the Exhibiting Gardens.
the UNAM campus, the spaces around the building Only two new species –climbing plants also native
were designed not as gardens or lawn areas but as a from the pedregal– are added to cover a concrete wall:
reflection of the black lava rock environment and the Passiflora subpeltata (white passion flower) and Cissus
plants that live in it. Sycioides (princess vine).
The project is conceptualized as a series of Chosen by their sculptural character, their size and
drawings on the floor, repeated as patterns that fantastic shapes, some agaves were also incorporated
combine areas of rock, crushed rock and pavement. into this planting scheme. Part of the cultural landscape
These drawings are based on the overlapping of two of Mexico since the time of the pre-Columbian
of the most representative shapes of sustainability: the civilizations, the agave is one of the most emblematic
molecular Borromean rings and the Sierpinski triangle. plants of the local flora; in this land, 150 species can
This fractal layout, which mingles scientific data with be found out of a total of 200, and almost 70% of them
design expertise, resulted from the collaboration are endemic.
between leading landscape architect Pedro Camarena Once more and more spaces in the campus choose
and scientists of LANCIS. to rescue and conserve this landscape, the pedregal
will again be the most distinctive image and, most
importantly, will be sheltering the kind of wonderful life
that cannot be found anywhere else in the planet.

Location: Mexico City, UNAM campus
Landscape Architect: Pedro Camarena
Exhibiting Gardens of Native Flora,
Area and date of completion: 2.46 hectares, 2005
Client: UNAM’s Rectory
Laboratory of Sustainability Sciences,
Area and date of completion: 1,870m2, 2014
Client: Institute of Ecology of UNAM

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