Quattro Del Mar (QDM) is a residential large-scale development on Hayat Island comprising 888 units. Typically, a project of this scale might involve constructing four mixed-use towers, each 14 levels high, with gaps in between. However, this conventional approach risks dominating the site rather than integrating with it, fostering isolation rather than connections, and offering privacy at the expense of great views.
Instead of erecting towering structures, we envisioned a fabric of interconnected horizontal structures, acting as urban bridges that frame the context and blend with the landscape. These structures create expansive outdoor communal spaces on different levels, stacked like layers, featuring a variety of interconnected amenities. We employed AI to assist us in scripting a program to determine the shape, size, and orientation of these blocks, considering key parameters such as views, obstacles, wind, sun, and human characteristics. We then imposed these parameters using Dynamo software to create a high-quality systematic spectrum of structures. This innovative system played a pivotal role in determining each block’s shape, size, and orientation. Maximizing views, human individuality, and privacy allowed us to achieve a perfect orientation for each block while enhancing interconnectivity. The result is a thoughtfully designed spectrum that layers shared spaces of landscape, cascading seamlessly from communal areas to individual units and balconies.
Sustainability was a core consideration in our design. All apartments boast sufficient daylight, optimized shading, and energy-efficient glass systems. The building mass strategically casts shade on the courtyards, making them usable year-round. Wind corridors feature trees and plants to enhance air quality, creating a healthier environment. While all eyes are on Rak’s development, we envision QDM to be the jewel of Hayat Island. The design coupled with the unique metallic shimmering color will define both the architecture and life of the city.
Project Team:
- Khaled Alshamaa–Senior Principal Architect / Director
- Hamdi Adam – Senior Architect / Managing Director
- Khalid Telfah – Lead Design Architect
- Tarek Daker – Interior Design Director
- Feras Arar – Senior Project Manager
- Modar Baddour – Senior Design Architect
- Mohamed Riyas– Senior Technical Architect
- Mishlien AlKhoury –Project Manager
- Ahmed Hosieny – Senior Technical Manager
- Muhab Yassin – Senior Technical Architect
- Ahmed Hammad – Senior Technical Architect
- Elkamel Tawfik –Technical Architect
- Rithika Ramesh – Architect
- Mohammed Imadudeen – Senior Technical Architect
- Omar Hegazy –Technical Architect
- Angela Abelgas – Senior Technical Architect
- Fida Issa –Architect
- Sanjay Sen –Architect
- Faraz Patel –Technical Architect
- Jenelyn Alberto – Project Administrator
- Liberato Javillo– Senior Technical Architect
- Samar Dahdouh – Senior Interior Designer
- Myca Yutuc – Senior Technical Architect
