QUATTRO DEL MAR “QDM”

  • Prize
    Winner in Architectural Design Residence
  • Company/Firm
    XYZ Designers DMCC
  • Lead Designer
    Khaled Alshamaa
  • Other Designer(s)
    K.Telfah-Lead, H. Adam, T. Daker, M.Baddour, F.Arar, M. AlKhoury, A.Hosieny, M.Riyas, M.Yassin
  • Architect
    A.Hammad, E.Tawfik, R. Ramesh, M.Imadudeen, O.Hegazy, A. Abelgas, L.Javillo
  • Interior Designer
    T.Daker – Head, S.Dahdouh, M.Yutuc, A.Halabi, M.Lababidi, E.Al Ghammaz, L.Husrieh
  • Location
    Hayat Island, Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
  • Project Date
    4th Quarter of 2026 (Target Completion)
  • Developer
    RAK Properties
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“The design of the project coupled with the unique metallic shimmering color will define both the architecture and life of the city.
Typically, the project scale of Quattro Del Mar would involve constructing four towers, each 14 levels high, with setbacks in between. However, this conventional approach risks dominating the site rather than integrating with it, fostering isolation rather than connections, and offering privacy at the expense of great views.
We envisioned a living form fabric of interconnected horizontal structures, acting as urban bridges that frame the context and blend with the landscape. We employed AI and Dynamo software to assist us in scripting a program to optimize design, experience and sustainability.
The result is a thoughtfully designed spectrum that layers shared spaces of landscape, cascading seamlessly from communal areas to individual units and balconies.”