Dubai is well known for skyscrapers, O-14 is a 347 ft seven-star hotel well known for the unique design it possesses. Exoskeleton structured star hotel, 0-14 was proposed in 2006, initiated the construction process in 2007 and completed in 2010. This building was constructed by the outdoor design ideas of the top contemporary architects around the world.
The distinct shell architectural structure of O-14 is one of the amazing architectures in Dubai. From the floor to the top of the parapet wall (It is a barrier and is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony or other structure) the height of the exterior shell is 347 ft. The shell’s thickness is 60 cm from the ground to the 3rd level, and 40 cm from the third to the roof. A unique detailing was incorporated into the foam pills at the transition area to harbour this change on the facade’s interior.
It has 22- storeys and 1326 holes in its external structure which might probably make you compare it with a cheese cube. With an instant look, holes (Oval shape) on this tower might look random but when you watch close it would be arranged in a systematic and diagonal angle. The size of the oval opening ranges between 1.25 and 7.5 metres.
These holes are made possible by using the Computer Numerically Cut (technology) polystyrenes into the shell’s reinforcement matrix, around which are designed and constructed the slip forms of the interior and exterior surfaces of the shell.
The shell shape is not only the building’s structure, but it also acts as a protective screen against the radiations. The space between the enclosure(main) and the shell is 1m, which creates a so-called Chimney effect. It is a technique that can be applied to skyscrapers where the hot air has given room to rise and cool effectively on the glass window surface. So, this effective solar technique provides a costless cooling system for O-14 & this is considered as one of the innovative aspects of this tower.
LIST OF AWARDS WON BY O-14
- 2009 Silver, Emporis Skyscraper Award winner.
- 2010 ACC National Honour Award for Engineering in Engineering Design.
Dubai is well known for skyscrapers, O-14 is a 347 ft seven-star hotel well known for the unique design it possesses. Exoskeleton structured star hotel, 0-14 was proposed in 2006, initiated the construction process in 2007 and completed in 2010. This building was constructed by the outdoor design ideas of the top contemporary architects around the world.
The distinct shell architectural structure of O-14 is one of the amazing architectures in Dubai. From the floor to the top of the parapet wall (It is a barrier and is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony or other structure) the height of the exterior shell is 347 ft. The shell’s thickness is 60 cm from the ground to the 3rd level, and 40 cm from the third to the roof. A unique detailing was incorporated into the foam pills at the transition area to harbour this change on the facade’s interior.
It has 22- storeys and 1326 holes in its external structure which might probably make you compare it with a cheese cube. With an instant look, holes (Oval shape) on this tower might look random but when you watch close it would be arranged in a systematic and diagonal angle. The size of the oval opening ranges between 1.25 and 7.5 metres.
These holes are made possible by using the Computer Numerically Cut (technology) polystyrenes into the shell’s reinforcement matrix, around which are designed and constructed the slip forms of the interior and exterior surfaces of the shell.
The shell shape is not only the building’s structure, but it also acts as a protective screen against the radiations. The space between the enclosure(main) and the shell is 1m, which creates a so-called Chimney effect. It is a technique that can be applied to skyscrapers where the hot air has given room to rise and cool effectively on the glass window surface. So, this effective solar technique provides a costless cooling system for O-14 & this is considered as one of the innovative aspects of this tower.