innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy

‘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