The National Bank of Dubai

Notes

The site is on the waterfront of the river bank that divides the capital city. The building takes the shape of the rectangular site. The use of modular openings and bronze screens for shading blend the building with the neighboring surrounding. The entry to the building is from the side through a towering structure inspired from the local wind towers.
 

Sources

World Architecture A Critical Mosaic, Middle East, Vol. 5, p. XXXIII

The Architecture of The United Arab Emirates, Salma Samar Damluji, p. 59

Aga Khan Trust for Culture

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