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SWISS POSITIONS/ 33 takes on sustainable approaches to building The travelling exhibition entitled "Swiss Positions: 33 takes on sustainable approaches to building" is a collection of photographs of 33 key projects from the Swiss construction sector over the past twenty years, which all have something to do with the theme of sustainable development. Swiss architecture and engineering enjoy an excellent reputation and high visibility not only on account of the quality of technical expertise and the inventiveness of their designers, but also on account of a far-reaching concern with sustainable development. For more info please visit: Galerie Jaroslava Fragnera -
From the album: Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel
'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)© Martin Svitak
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From the album: Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel
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From the album: Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel
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From the album: Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The largest mosque in the country, it is the key place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers. During Eid it may be visited by more than 41,000 people. The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1996 and 2007.
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From the album: Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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From the album: Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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From the album: Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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From the album: Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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From the album: Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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From the album: Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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/© Martin Svitak
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From the album: The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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The Bahrain World Trade Centre
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From the album: Bahrain Fort
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The Bahrain Fort, also known as the Fort of Bahrain and previously known as the Portugal Fort (Qal'at al Pourtugal) as well as the fort of Nader Shah, the Persian king, is an archaeological site located in Bahrain. It is composed of an artificial mound created by human inhabitants from 2300 BC up to the 18th century, including Portuguese and Persians. Among other things, it was once the capital of the Dilmun civilization, and served more recently as a Portuguese fort. For these reasons, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
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From the album: Centre for Culture and Research
Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research© Martin Svitak
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Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research
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From the album: Arcapita Bank
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From the album: Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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Shaikh isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House is located in the center of the old capital of Bahrain (Muharraq City). It was built at the end of the 18th century by Shaikh Hassan Bin Abdulla Ahmed Al Fateh during the rule of his father, Shaikh Abdulla Bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa. The house is characterized by its huge walls and small doors designed to protect them from the heat in summer and the severe cold in winter.
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Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa House
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