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The Bahrain World Trade Centre

'The Hotel, designed by Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture, principals of New York based Asymptote Architecture, consists of two twelve story hotel towers, one set within the race circuit and another placed in the Marina itself, linked together by a monocoque steel and glass bridge and Grid Shell structure that both cross above and over the Yas Marina Circuit F1 race track. Asymptote created and conceived of the building as an architectural landmark embodying key influences and local and global inspirations ranging from the aesthetics and forms associated with speed and spectacle to the artistry and geometries that form the basis of ancient Islamic art and craft traditions. Of architectural and engineering significance is the main feature of the hotelʼs design: a 217-meter expanse of sweeping, curvilinear glass and steel covering known as the Grid Shell: it features an LED lighting system incorporating video feeds that are transmitted over the 5,389 pivoting diamond-shaped colour changing LED panes.[4][5] This Grid-Shell component is a key aspect of the overall architectural design and significance of the project by producing an atmospheric-like veil visible from miles away. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi was designed by Asymptote to become a significant and important landmark for Abu Dhabi. The pixelated lighting design by Asymptote in collaboration with Arup Lighting creates a dynamic appearance at night, with colours flowing smoothly across the double curved surface.' (Wikipedia)

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was initiated by the late President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It is the largest mosque in the UAE and the eighth largest mosque in the world. - http://www.szgmc.ae/

Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research

The Phaçade of the 'Lighthouse' highrise building in the Prague Holešovice District, Czech Republic.

Two villas in the Seef seashore facing the Bahrain Fort.

Two villas in the Seef seashore facing the Bahrain Fort.

Two villas in the Seef seashore facing the Bahrain Fort.

The Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated metro network in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. At 75 km, the Dubai Metro is frequently cited as the world's longest fully automated metro network.

The Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated metro network in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. At 75 km, the Dubai Metro is frequently cited as the world's longest fully automated metro network.