GATEWAY MALL 86 AJMAN, UAE Inspired by the mountains and wadis of Ajman, our design for this retail and entertainment project is characterized by indoor and oudoor spaces. A contemporary interpretation of hillside terraces, dry wadi beds and palm plantations, the massing for this development stitches inside and outside together, forming a seamless narrative. The exterior of the 2-storey structure is sculpted to create civic space, including habitable courtyards, outdoor seating and cafes.85
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THE AVENUES 90 KUWAIT Our design for this retail development was inspired by the natural forms of the desert - sand dunes, rock formations and the movement of clouds in the desert sky. The development features an undulating landscape, rock-like building forms, and gently arching skylight profiles as abstracted references to these natural elements. One of the largest retail developments in the region, the Avenues provides over 150,000 square meters of retail gross leasable area and parking for over 6,000 cars. The planning of this retail development celebrates the connection between internal and external spaces, providing much needed landscaped and civic space for residents of the city.89
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TRADE CENTRE KUWAIT A unique addition to Kuwait’s skyline, this twisting 40-storey office tower rises from a 3-storey retail podium. This downtown project is located along the First Ring Road, fronting onto the historic Al Sour Public Garden. The inspiration for this project comes from our study of spiraling geometric patterns in nature and from our intention to visually connect with the Public Garden via internal gardens that rise through the height of the tower. This sculptural glass-clad tower, 216 meters in height, includes panoramic elevators that provide dramatic views to the city. A stone-clad retail mall provides three levels of boutique retail shops.97 98
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AL SOUR OFFICE TOWER 102 KUWAIT A unique addition to Kuwait’s skyline, this exclusive office tower is located on a prominent downtown site on Al Sour Street. The massing of the tower is expressed as a series of floating, curved glass forms suspended over an emerging glass core. The building provides street-fronting retail and 23 levels of boutique office space.101
AL MADINA TOWER KUWAIT A recently completed office tower in Kuwait, this commission presented a unique challenge – the refurbishment of an existing 15-storey office building and the addition of a 26-storey tower that complements the project. Located on a prime site in downtown Kuwait, our design approach resulted in the re-cladding of the existing building in aluminum to match the exterior of the new tower. The project was completed in a record 15-month period with minimum disruption to existing tenants.103 104
RESIDENTIAL TOWER DASMAN, KUWAIT The design of this tower responds to both natural and man-made elements, celebrating views to the city and the sea. Strongly geometric in form, the triangular floor plate of this residential tower maximizes unobstructed views to the horizon. This glass and metal clad tower rises dramatically from a terraced landscape. Internally, the ‘exploded core’ of this tower features three separate elevators that provide exclusivity for residents.105 106
KING ABDUL AZIZ UNIVERSITY COURTYARDS JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA The commission for King Abdul Aziz University, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was an opportunity to deliver a design solution incorporating shading elements and landscape that provides much needed improvement to the quality of outdoor spaces on the campus. In addition to designing a shading scheme for the courtyards, our approach focused on providing a three dimensional treatment for the courts that incorporates the grounds, the surrounding building facades and introduces natural landscape as an integrated solution.107 108
JEDDAH GATE TOWERS JEDDAH SAUDI ARABIA Located within the Jeddah Gate District in Saudi Arabia, our design features two metal and glass clad towers. Rising from a landscaped leisure deck, this project anchors the overall development. Vertical in expression, the exterior of these towers comprise of multiple volumes.109 110
AJDAN RISE 112 AL KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA Located within the 4 hectare Ajdan Waterfront master-development, the massing concept for this 36-storey tower combines dramatically interlocking vertical and horizontal elements, thus providing opportunities for outdoor terraces and gardens within an exciting sculptural assembly. The project includes 160 luxury apartments, waterfront retail, and parking for 300 cars.111
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JENAN CITY AL KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA Located on a 47,000 square meter site, the design of this multi-use development is predicated on creating a matrix of inter-connected courts and gardens. Our concept combines horizontally massed low-rise buildings punctuated by towers, varying in height from 12 to 37 floors. Providing a unique mix of residential, office, retail, and hotel uses, this work/live environment is an opportunity to test possibilities in vertical living within a high-density environment. Employing abstract forms of contrasting solid and transparent elements, the project creates a uniquely singular landmark in the Al Khobar skyline. This 340,000 square meters development includes 38,000 square meters of Class A office space, a 250-key Hilton hotel, a boutique retail mall, 460 residential units, and parking for 2,500 cars. Currently in design, construction on this project is expected in 2015.115 116
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AL RASHED TOWER AL KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA The commission for a signature office tower, located on a prime ocean-front site in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, provided us the opportunity to design a project that met our client’s aspirations and that responded to the fast-changing needs of the contemporary office building. The project is a 150 meter high tower, featuring 20 floors of column-free Class A office space suspended between concrete cores. The concept for this tower reflects our belief that office buildings of the 21st century should be designed for flexibility and change. Amenities include a health club and leisure deck on the roof of the car park structure and a roof garden located within the frame at the top of the tower. Currently in design, construction on this project is scheduled to start in 2015.121 122
OFFICE BUILDING 124 DHAHRAN, SAUDI ARABIA The concept for this project involved taking a pure cube form and carving into it, creating an internal courtyard and landscaped terraces for the inhabitants. The structural concept combines strategically located concrete cores and an exoskeleton that allows for a flexible, column free internal office space. Carved out openings through the form are oriented to capture the prevailing wind. The exterior expression of the building, featuring a diamond shaped structural frame, is a direct result of the overall massing and structural concept for this project.123
AL HITMI COMPLEX 126 DOHA, QATAR Located on a prime waterfront site along the Doha Corniche, this contemporary project is one of the latest landmarks in this city’s rapidly emerging skyline. The development consists of a 7-storey high linearly arranged office block anchored by a 15-storey residential tower. The massing of the project is a direct response to the development’s proximity to the water. Abstract building forms, clad in polished and honed black granite, cantilever ramatically over a reflective pool. A sky-lit atrium featuring internal landscaped gardens traverses horizontally between the office blocks and folds up into the residential tower. Internally, public and private spaces are designed to allow natural light and provide views out to the bay.125
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RESIDENTIAL TOWERS LUSAIL - DOHA QATAR Inspired by the water and sand along Qatar’s coastline, our design evolved as an organic assembly of forms unified by curvilinear sculptural forms. This landmark development provides luxury apartments and associated amenities.131
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IRAN MALL TEHRAN, IRAN Currently under construction on a 35-hectare site in north-west Tehran, upon completion, this retail development will be anchored by a 350-meter high signature tower. The architecture of the project is inspired by the strata and natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. Bands of stone continue through the facades, roof and landscape, punctuated by planting and water. Natural light is brought into the heart of the mall via skylights and atria. The design of the project is inspired by the tradition of geometry in the art and architecture of Iran. An internal garden located centrally within the site, provides identity and orientation. Courts at key intersections within the mall provide variety and interest.135 136
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AYANDEH BANK HEADQUARTERS 144 Tehran, Iran Currently under construction, this iconic tower is located in downtown Tehran. 125 m in height, the design of this bank head office tower features a dramatic atrium culminating in an enclosed winter garden at the top. The exterior of the project, inspired by geometric forms used in Iranian architecture, is expressed as a faceted glass facade allowing for unobstructed views to the mountains.143
VILLAMAR AT THE HARBOUR 146 MANAMA, BAHRAIN Located within the Bahrain Financial Harbour, the concept for this development is derived from a terraced approach that features a landscaped garden within the site. A Terraced Podium, Elevated Villas and three Twisting Towers, are the primary elements of this development. These components interact to create an exclusive residential development featuring landscaped terraces, parks, and water features that cascade towards the ocean. A 4-storey elevated horizontal building defines the perimeter of the project and contains exclusive residential units conceived as “Villas in the Sky.” This building, supported by elevator towers, ‘floats’ 4- storeys above the ground, creating a building edge that allows the sea breeze to permeate through the site. Three gently twisting towers, clad in blue-green tinted glass, reflect the natural colors of the Bahrain Bay. Ranging in height from 47 to 57 floors, these iconic sculptural glass forms provide their residents with dramatic views of the ocean and the city.145
AL SIRAJ PLAZA 148MUSCAT, OMANThe concept for this project is inspired by traditional Omaniarchitecture. Historically, Omani dwellings are clustered as densepatterns with stepped terraces oriented to maximise shade and tocapture the cooling breeze.Our design reinterprets these traditional urban strategies in asustainable design. The structural grid is rotated towards the prevailingwinds and interlocking stepped units provide terraces and muchneeded protection from direct sunlight. By adhering to thesetraditional principles, the design creates a dynamic yet comfortableliving and working environment.147
NUQUL HEADQUARTERS THE ONEAMMAN, JORDAN NAIROBI, KENYAOur design for this office tower was selected as the winning The emblematic form of this 5-star hotel alludes to theentry in an international design competition. shape of the Maasai warrior’s shield, a symbol of unity in this ethnically and tribally diverse nation. The designThe concept for this 34-storey tower project, located on a celebrates both indoor and outdoor spaces. The towersteeply sloping site in downtown Amman, is unique in its rises from a richly landscaped leisure deck that providesintroduction of landscape and water elements within a outdoor space for the residents. Within the tower itself, apublic atrium. This winning concept features a retailed series of internal atria or gardens are introduced thatpedestrian connection through the site. provide focus for the community, encouraging social interaction among the project’s residents.149 150
WEST VILLAGE TOWERS CALGARY, CANADA A ‘gateway site’ into downtown Calgary, this landmark residential project comprises of three glass and metal clad towers rising from a stone podium. The backdrop of the Rocky Mountains was the inspiration of this design. The project provides landscaped public plazas, a park for residents and internal winter gardens at the top of each tower.151 152
PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDSPublications 2017 2017• Construction Week, (ITP, Dubai) ”Power 100” 2015 2015• Middle East Architect, (ITP, Dubai) ”Top 40 Architects” 2015 2011• Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH, Chicago) ”Emirates Towers” 2010 2010• Middle East Architect, (ITP, Dubai) ”Architect, Building, City” 2010 2009• Construction Week, (ITP, Dubai) ”Power 100” 2008 2008• Construction Week, (ITP, Dubai) ”In With The Mould?” 2008 2008• Middle East Architect, (ITP, Dubai) ”Electric Qatar” 2007 2007• Middle East Architect, (ITP, Dubai) “Trade Center Case Study” 2002 1998• Middle East Architect, (ITP, Dubai) “Case Study: Jenan City” 1998• Construction Week, (ITP, Dubai) “Safe As Houses” 2016• Middle East Architect, (ITP, Dubai) “Changing The Game” 2016• Elemente +, (Calgary, Canada) “At the Centre of the World“ 2015• Construction Week, (ITP, Dubai) “NORR Group’s latest project redefines the souq in Kuwait” 2011• Middle East Architect, (ITP, Dubai) “The Avenues” 2011• Suite 101.com, (Vancouver, Canada) “Interview with a Design Superstar: Architect Yahya Jan” 2010• Tall Building, (ARX Media Group, Moscow) 2010• The Big Project, (CPI, Dubai) Al Hitmi Complex, Doha and Ati Saz Development, Tehran 2008• Sky High Living, (Australia) Al Hitmi Complex, Doha and Shangri-la, Dubai 2005• Architectural Record, Science Center, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, USARegional Awards• Middle East Architect Awards - Hotel & Leisure Development of the Year The One at Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai UAE• IDentity Design Awards - Hotels Of The Future The One at Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai UAE• Middle East Architect Awards - Principal of the Year Yahya Jan• Best Business Hotel in Dubai, Business Traveller Awards Middle East Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai UAE• The Arabian Property Awards - Best Retail Development Arabia The Avenues, Kuwait• Middle East's Leading Business Hotel, World Travel Award Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai UAE• World Architecture News Awards – Commercial (Finalist) Al Hitmi Complex, Doha Qatar• International Council of Shopping Centers (Finalist) The Avenues, Kuwait• Bentley Award – Best UAE Development Marina Terrace, Dubai UAE
PROJECTS
Creek Gate Towers Downtown Views II Lusail Residential Tower The One JVC Hotel Indigo Sofitel Hotel & Apartments Palm Jumeirah Apartments Jeddah Gate Towers Ajdan Rise Residential TowerDubai UAE | 2017 Dubai UAE | 2017 Lusail Qatar | 2015 Dubai UAE | 2015 Dubai UAE | 2015 Dubai UAE | 2015 Dubai UAE | 2015 Jeddah Saudi Arabia | 2015 Al Khobar Saudi Arabia | 2015 Dasman Kuwait | 2014Office Building Abu Dhabi Science Centre West Village Towers Vida Residences The Address Boulevard KAAU University Courtyards Iran Mall Ayandeh Bank HQ Jenan City Al Hitmi ComplexDhahran Saudi Arabia | 2014 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2014 Calgary Canada | 2014 Dubai UAE | 2014 Dubai UAE | 2014 Jeddah Saudi Arabia | 2014 Tehran Iran | 2013 Tehran Iran | 2013 Al Khobar Saudi Arabia | 2012 Doha Qatar | 2012Al Rashed Tower Al Raha Beach Development Office Tower Jeddah Gate Rawdhat Residential Beach Terraces Al Shamiya Tower GMG Headquarters Al MadinaTower Al Sour Tower Burj ViewsAl Khobar Saudi Arabia | 2012 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2012 Jeddah Saudi Arabia | 2009 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2011 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2011 Kuwait | 2010 Dubai UAE | 2010 Kuwait | 2010 Kuwait | 2010 Dubai UAE | 2010Burj Lofts Jebel Ali Village East Lake Quarter Acre Villas East Lake Apartments Multi Use Tower JA Mosque East Lake Villas Royal Canal Estate Mabanee Headquarters Q Ship TowerDubai UAE | 2010 Dubai UAE | 2010 Pune India | 2010 Pune India | 2010 Nairobi Kenya | 2010 Dubai UAE | 2010 Pune India | 2010 Pune Inida | 2010 Kuwait | 2010 Doha Qatar | 2010Park Island Zayed Bay Masterplan Business Hotel, Musaffah DMCC Business Park Arzanah Masterplan The Habitat Aamby World Atlantis - The Palm Trade Centre Union Properties HeadquartersDubai UAE | 2010 Abu Dhai UAE | 2009 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2009 Dubai UAE | 2009 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2009 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2009 Pune India | 2009 Dubai UAE | 2008 Kuwait | 2008 Dubai UAE | 2008
European Business Centre The K -Tower Manarah Bay Khalifa Park Masterplan The Avenues Mashreq Brokage Villamar at the Harbor Al Ghurair City Expansion Al Fattan Marine Towers The WavesDubai UAE | 2008 Amman Jordan | 2008 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2008 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2008 Kuwait | 2007 Dubai UAE | 2007 Bahrain | 2007 Dubai UAE | 2006 Dubai UAE | 2006 Dubai UAE | 2006ADCB Headquarters Marina Terrace Marina Tower UAE Central Bank Private Banking ADCB Sunflower Hotel Waterfront Project 13 Towers Business Park Multi-use Development Al Mishari VillaAbu Dhabi UAE | 2006 Dubai UAE | 2006 Dubai UAE | 2006 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2006 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2006 Dubai UAE | 2006 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2006 Dubai UAE | 2006 Dubai UAE | 2006 Kuwait UAE | 2006Hotel Nuqul Headquarters Residential Tower First Gulf Bank Headquarters Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa Canadian Embassy The Habitat Masterplan Dubai Creek Masterplan Shangri La Hotel Cultural Centre MasterplanDubai UAE| 2006 Amman Jordan | 2005 Dubai UAE | 2005 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2004 Dubai UAE | 2004 Ankara Turkey | 2004 Kuwait | 2004 Dubai UAE | 2004 Dubai UAE | 2003 Kuwait | 2003Residential Tower Union National Bank Media City Office Park NRG Sports Cafe Emaar Business Park Al Gurg Tower Arbift The Old City Dubai Business District United Arab Shipping HQDubai UAE | 2003 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2002 Dubai UAE | 2002 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2002 Dubai UAE | 2002 Dubai UAE | 2002 Abu Dhabi UAE | 2002 Dubai UAE | 2001 Dubai UAE | 2001 Dubai UAE | 2000Emirates Towers Qatar Islamic Bank Headquarters Emaar Deira Towers ADCO Headquarters Al Shaleila Residence Emirates NBD Headquarters Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank General Civil Aviation HQ Le Royal Meridien Al Muhairy ComplexDubai UAE | 2000 Doha Qatar | 1999 Dubai UAE | 1999 Abu Dhabi UAE | 1999 Abu Dhabi UAE | 1998 Dubai UAE | 1998 Abu Dhabi UAE | 1998 Dubai UAE | 1997 Abu Dhabi UAE | 1993 Abu Dhabi UAE | 1993
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