‘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.

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy entry canopy

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy render

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy exterior perspective

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy (left) section (right) elevation

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy conceptual render

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy model

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy model

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy prototyping of canopy

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy detail of timber connection

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy prototyping of canopy

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy prototyping of canopy

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy site plan

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy roof plan

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy section

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy section

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy sketch

innovarchi: D1 tower and canopy sketch