The evolution of the architecture which makes up the distinctive skyline of Dubai is was addressed by a panel comprising Salim Hussain of Atkins, Steve Velegrinis of Perkins + Will, Ross Milne of 10Design and Farid Esmael of X Architects.
The debate started by looking at the original growth of the city with vernacular designs to the fore – before modernism came along as the UAE’s oil reserves were exploited and its economic strength grew.
“The profession of architect, for a time, did not exists in thei part of the world,” said Esmael. “It was just builders who came in and builtwith models imported from places such as the UK.”
Host, broadcast journalist Richard Dean, added – to general amusement – “horrible 70’s architecture – I hold my hands up.”
The panel agreed design has now entered a more mature phase.
Original article by Nick Ames
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