Utopia One: Dubai Tall Emblem Structure

via�Designboom - Weblog�on 5/25/09

'utopia one', base� by cesar bobonis-zequeira, ivan perez-rossello and teresita del valle
all images courtesy ivan perez-rossello

cesar bobonis-zequeira, ivan perez-rossello and teresita del valle designed 'utopia one'
for the dubai tall emblem structure competition in zaabeel park.

the tower and its elements are composed of materials that resemble a smooth�
sculptural piece that are integrated into the park. the base behaves as a single unit�
housing the programmed spaces, entry areas and existing walkways. form creates�
a courtyard intended for gatherings and general leisure.� conceptually, the structure�
reacts to the gravitational forces that act upon it self and gives the allusion of hovering
above the ground. the tower grows from the base element becoming an extension of�
the sculpture giving way to the observation deck.� the elevator is constructed of glass�
all around and encased inside a shaft with a glass exterior to permit views to the outside�
as one rises.� the observation deck (oculus platform) is formed by a ring that supports
a glass floor intended to give the sensation of flight.

nano-cell technology will be integrated to the exterior skin of the building, providing�
a portion of the energy to run the elevator systems, hvac systems and electrical systems.
nano-cell technology is a thin photovoltaic film bonded to metal surfaces. �heat sensitive�
glass reacts to the sun�s position and controls the heat gain in the glassed surfaces.��
water management features will reuse grey water for irrigation and provide water for�
the hvac systems.


'utopia one', base�


'utopia one' tower


'utopia one' power, through nano technology


inside the viewing platform


bird's eye view of 'utopia one'