Söhne & Partner Architekten and DL architect have designed a new project in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,which has a dominant effect in the surrounding area with its organic form.

As a symbol of modern and future oriented technologies a spaceship severs as the basic design idea for this competition entry. It embodies visions of the future, connected with the development and application of the latest technologies.

The introverted, winding passage is accessible via three main gates.The elliptical access platforms are the only connection of the building complex to the surrounding outer world. The inner space functions as a closed, self-sufficient microcosm in which visitors are able to indulge in the lifestyle and shopping purpose without further distractions. In a club like atmosphere the customer can explore the different aspects and possibilities of future life.

The hull is a functional layer, for producing electricity through solar panels, protecting the interior and enabling communication through a light façade. These three aspects are fused by an iridescence scaly skin that is changing the appearance the whole day long. This effect is created by glass panels with an integrated multicoloured foil.

continuous forms also act as a structural services for each floor

view from the floors

organic form continue inside of the building

elevation of DSO-Plex spaceship

longitudinal elevation

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site plan 

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Project Facts

Location:Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Date:2007

Who:Simon Gassner, Matthias Exner, Thomas Mayrhofer

Why:private (Competition Entry)

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