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"Architectural jigsaw puzzle" - the new jewel of Dubai by Foster + Partners

31 of January '25
Technical data
NAME: THE LANA AND THE RESIDENCES, DORCHESTER COLLECTION
function: HOTEL
location:

DUBAI, Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie

project:

Foster + Partners

client:

OMNIYAT

project team: NORMAN FOSTER, GERARD EVENDEN, TOBY BLUNT, ASHLEY LANE, WILL PLOWMAN, JIYOON BAE, GONZALO COSTA, KAILUN FAN, NITHITA FONGTANAKIT, KAJSA NILSSON, SHEREEN KHAFAGY
engineering team:
PIERS HEATH, ANIS ABOU ZAKI, MILENA STOJKOVIC
cooperating architect: BSBG
structure consultant: BG&E
cost consultant: OMNIYAT
mechanical engineers:
CLARKE SAMADHIN (CSA)
landscape consultant: VDLA
lighting engineers: LIGHTOUCH
façade consultant, LEED consultant: MEINHARDT
fire protection and acoustics: DESIGN CONFIDENCE

calendar:

  • construction

A hotel and residential complex in Dubai,
design: Foster + Partners

[Material prepared on the basis of the studio's author's description]

"The Lana" hotel and residential complex "The Lana Residences," designed by the architectural firm Foster + Partners, has opened in Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Located close to the city center, along Marasi Marina, the development draws on its coastal character through the use of organic curves, green spaces and flowing forms.

Hotel „The Lana” oraz kompleks mieszkaniowy „The Lana Residences” w Dubaju - obiekt usytuowano niedaleko centrum miasta, wzdłuż przystani Marasi

"The Lana" hotel and residential complex "The Lana Residences" in Dubai - the building is located near the city center, along Marasi Marina

Photo: Nigel Young © Foster+Partners

architectural symbiosis:
A combination of hotel and apartments

The building consists of two volumes - one for the hotel and the other for the residents - that float above the ground, reaching 31 and 30 stories respectively. Both blocks take the shape of the letter "F," one of which is an inverted version of it. The structures interconnect in a way that resembles a jigsaw puzzle layout.

Hotel „The Lana” oraz kompleks mieszkaniowy „The Lana Residences” w Dubaju - szklana elewacja jest podzielona poziomymi listwami w delikatnym odcieniu beżu

"The Lana" hotel and residential complex "The Lana Residences" in Dubai - the glass facade is divided by horizontal slats in a delicate shade of beige

Photo by Nigel Young © Foster+Partners

The glass facade is divided by horizontal slats in a delicate shade of beige, characterized by rounded edges that introduce a sense of lightness and rhythmicity. These elements serve the function of protecting interiors and gardens from excessive sunlight, ensuring the comfort of the space all year round. Vertical balance is introduced by solid pillars.

Hotel „The Lana” oraz kompleks mieszkaniowy „The Lana Residences” w Dubaju - rysunek elewacji

"The Lana" hotel and "The Lana Residences" residential complex in Dubai - elevation drawing

© Foster+Partners

seven gardens: the ecological heart of the project
and space for the community

At the heart of the project are seven interconnected vertical gardens, which serve a key function in highlighting the ecological and social aspect of the concept. In addition, these gardens enhance the accessibility of public spaces, offering numerous places for guests, residents and visitors to relax.

Hotel „The Lana” oraz kompleks mieszkaniowy „The Lana Residences” w Dubaju - pionową równowagę do projektu wprowadzają solidne słupy

"The Lana" hotel and residential complex "The Lana Residences" in Dubai - vertical balance to the project is introduced by solid pillars

Photo: Ahmed Alnaji © Foster+Partners

The goal of the project was to create a building that adapts to its surroundings, offering a unique space with interactive gardens. A key consideration was to ensure seamless transitions between the various spaces and a harmonious relationship with the waterfront location

- said Gerard Evenden,
head of Foster + Partners studio.

Hotel „The Lana” oraz kompleks mieszkaniowy „The Lana Residences” w Dubaju - plan parteru

"The Lana" hotel and residential complex "The Lana Residences" in Dubai - first floor plan

© Foster+Partners

Inspired by nature: interiors in the spirit of the landscape
United Arab Emirates

The interiors, designed by Paris-based studio Gilles & Boissier, are characterized by carefully selected materials, diverse textures and a subtle color palette that allude to the natural desert landscape of the United Arab Emirates.

The design is intended to play the role of an urban resort that enlivens the waterfront, providing visitors from around the world with a place to relax and protect themselves from Dubai's hot climate

- Gerard Evenden added.

Hotel „The Lana” oraz budynek mieszkaniowy „The Lana Residences” w Dubaju - na dachu kompleksu znajduje się basen

"The Lana" hotel and residential building "The Lana Residences" in Dubai - there is a swimming pool on the roof of the complex

Photo: Ahmed Alnaji © Foster+Partners

The building's façade seamlessly connects the marina to the access road, shaping a central public space with stores, restaurants and cafes. This waterfront development has the potential to become an important element on the city map.

Elaborated: Anastazja Dżupina

Illustrations provided courtesy of Foster + Partners studio.

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