The Colonnades
client : Confidentialbranding : Confidential
services : Planning, Architecture, Interiors
typology : Residential
location : Abu Dhabi
The Colonnades vision is driven by both the history and the future of Abu Dhabi and The UAE, to create a community for Emiratis and expats, that has a vernacular and grain that stems from the culture and history of the Emirates, while addressing future technologies and lifestyles.
The development accommodates one thousand villas ranging in size from 3 to 8 bedrooms, across an area of 397 hectares, with a residential population of 5,365, on plots varying from 2,000 to 2,500 sqm, with GFA in the range from 268 sqm to 1,807 sqm, served by the community amenities stipulated by Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) for a development in an Urban Setting with a residential mix of Emiratis and expats, including educational facilities, mosques, retail and healthcare.
The vision is to create a series of neighbourhood clusters focused on public realm aligned to DMTs requirements of 10%, with community urban farms, and an additional 2% open space dedicated to commercial farming activities. The following summary documents aims to establish initial visions that stems from the below objectives to create a business case for opportunities and possibilities for the next community development in Abu Dhabi:
• Smart Community
• Community and Commercial Urban Farm Activities
• Culturally Connected
• Unique Living Experiences
• Adaptable Development
• Neighbourhoods and Communities
• Clear, Safe and Secure Environment
• Connected
• Self Sufficient
- Branded Residential Condominium
- Zanzibar Domino
- Hotel Felicien
- Benabola Hotel & Apartments
- Four Seasons Khazakhstan
- Alpha 545
- The Electrodom
- The Colonnades
- MUGLER Residences
- InterContinental Heliopolis
- Bateen Wharf & Electrodom
- DJAAYZ HOTEL & ELECTRODOM
- The Galleries Plaza
- Citystars Heliopolis
- Ha Long Bay Domino
- The Boardwalk
- Crowne Plaza
- Shangri-La Hotel
- Hyde Park Corner Residence
- Nino Cerruti Hotel
- Yachting Club Towers
- The Landmark
- Hilton Towers
- Bosque Park #1 Mall
- The Bateen Wharf
- 205-215 Lexington
- Saadiyat Beach Club
- Zayed Sports City District Cooling
- Viticultural Center
- Private Residence
- Holiday Inn Heliopolis
- The Galleries
- Midtown Richardson
- 308 SAIFI
- New Souk District Cooling
- Silver Tower
- Ahlam Tower
- Citystars Kettameyah
- Burj Khalifa Downtown Residences
- Sheikh Hamdan Palace
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