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Dubai’s Controversial Frame Project nears completion

United Arab Emirates Architecture News - Dec 10, 2015 - 11:21   8410 views

Dubai’s Controversial Frame Project nears completion

Project comprises a 150-metre-high, 93-metre-wide structure being built to resemble a huge picture frame. image via emirates247.com / artist's impression.

Mexican architect Fernando Donis who won a competition in 2009 to design this structure as his new idea was selected from 926 designs in the ThyssenKrupp Elevator Architecture Awards and Dubai Municipality.

Dubai’s Municipality has confirmed that work on the $43.5 million Dubai Frame project is nearly complete and is on track to open next month. The project, shaped like a window frame, is situated near the Star Gate games and rides area of Zabeel Park. Dubai Frame will allow panoramic views of Old Dubai and the skyline of New Dubai from each side. Moawya Abdul Rahman, head of structural engineering unit at Dubai Municipality, told Gulf News the sky bridge was completed last week....Continue Reading

Dubai’s Controversial Frame Project nears completion

areal view. image via emirates247.com

Dubai’s Controversial Frame Project nears completion

night view-skyline of Dubai. image via meconstructionnews.com

Dubai’s Controversial Frame Project nears completion

areal view. image via emirates247.com

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