Project: RTA Headquarters
Floor Count: 22
Type: Commercial
Status: Approved
Construction Start: ?
Construction End: ?

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RTA Board of Directors approve the design of the new RTA Headquarters with 22 storeys

Surrounded with Lake as its floating on the water

Al Tayer: A giant screen at the 20th storey and 20% of electric energy used for cooling will be saved

The Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) headed by H.E Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director approved the design of the RTA permanent headquarters, which will be constructed in Al Garhoud at the intersection of Marrakesh and Al Rabat streets.

H.E Mattar Al Tayer said that the RTA headquarters project will be one of the pioneer projects, which will be surrounded by a lake that will reflect the image of the building and special facility will be implemented to elevate it from the land level which will showcase the building to be afloat on the water, while in the evening spotlight reflections from the building and from the cars across the surrounding bridges and streets will give a superb architect image Dubai in the night.

The building facade side will cover the sun breaks designed with modernity on the surface and to reduce the reflection of the sun inside offices. He emphasized that the building was designed to ensure 20% of electricity energy used to cool down the internal spaces will be saved.

He said that the building was designed in accordance with the best architectural designs that combine modernity, making it like none other in the Middle East. The basic facade of the building will have giant screens at a height of 20 storeys. The ideology of the structure has been adapted from the RTA logo.

H.E Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of RTA added that the winning design was selected from among 18 designs presented by international companies from Europe, America and Asia and we selected the design that presented by "Zwarts & Jansma Architects" Dutch Company, which is based in the Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands.

Al Tayer noted that the RTA new building consisting of 22 storeys included 19 floors and three basement storeys for services. He pointed out that office space for the building will be around 20,200 square meters, in addition to the main reception which will cover an area of 500 square meters, and customer service area in 7000 square meters, while the central control room will accommodate 2000 square meters, and the staff parking area is an estimated area of about 23,000 square meters.

He emphasized that what is distinguishes this project is its distinctive design and its location, where it lies in Al Garhoud area at the junction of Marrakesh and Al Rabat streets and near major bridges near Dubai Creek like new Al Garhoud Bridge and the fourth Crossing, in addition there are multiple entrances and exits of the building to reduce the traffic congestion around the building.

The RTA Chairman of the Board and Executive Director said that the building includes a large auditorium to govern and control the traffic movement along streets, bridges, the metro, public transport buses, taxis, Abras, etc, stressing that this room would be the first of its kind in the Middle East in terms of size and techniques used and the holistic services provided by the various means of transport in the emirate. It will be connected with branch control rooms and metro stations for the integration of the different modes of transport in Dubai.

He added that the design of the building will be characterized with changeable facades according to the angle of visibility. The image on the building would differ when viewed from the Creek and would look different when viewed from the airport. Giant screens will also be fixed on the building fronts to transfer guidelines messages to the drivers that can be seen from long-distances and more clearly through the day.

He pointed out that the building includes parking accommodation for more than 850 cars, divided into three basement levels, and this will operate with the intelligent system to prevent congestion at the entrances and exits. The concourse would also comprise of the customer service center in addition to control center. Special car parking will be constructed adjacent to the building for clients and the building will also include eight elevators, three of which operates with quick transport.

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Cool...it looks interesting...love the lake!!!!

R

what is going on it seem that model are better every time

It looks tiny in comparison to the car?

is that just an entrance of the whole shabang?

nice project
will add it to emporis once there is more info

Wonderful :eek: :eek:

quite an innovative design. :)

Fantastic!!!

yeah that is a stunner.

amazing.

Here is the location.

"Go Gharhoud" as our American friends would say.

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looking good...

:eek2: :eek2: A stunner !!

You get something like this, and it barley provokes a response! 11 responses since Feb 16th. :)

When I first read the title (22 floors) I was like why would they need 22 floors for RTA!! Now I understand. The design is superb and I can't wait to see it in reality.

You get something like this, and it barley provokes a response! 11 responses since Feb 16th. :)


I think the response is slow because nothing is happening yet. There is not even a board up. I am sure when things get going you will see a lot more activity here. It is very close to my house so I will take a personal interest in this one!

Soen

Why is some other building's pic there on it?

^^ it's actually a building within a building

does that count as a Dubai world's first?

^^ it's actually a building within a building

What do u mean? I dint understand :ohno:

one word: sarcasm.

^^ oh :bash::bash:

But anyway, y is it there in all the renders?

the building is great but can the roads also be looking great like the building.

wrong site :(

que futuriusta es sera espectacuar este edificio

really nice !!!!!!!!!

Wow. Such a great building for such a bunch of morons.

^^ Maybe that's for what toll is all about. :runaway:

but little other activity...

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The building is exactly 100m tall:

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Source: Zwarts & Jansma Architects (http://www.zwarts.jansma.nl/artefact-1515-nl.html)

but little other activity...

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Seen the board a couple of weeks ago.

RTA HQ is a glass crystal with Venetian blinds. The angled surfaces of the building derive from the site. The reflection of sunlight changes the appearance of the facades during the day. The façade facing the new Ras al Khor Bridge will be covered with a grid of LED-lights: a ‘billboard’ showing images, animations or information to the flow of traffic crossing the creek.

RTA HQ will be built in an artificial lake. During office hours, different features will make the water swirl and turn, in the evening the surface will become quiet. The light-effects then take over, reflecting the building and the city's traffic. The level of the lake is slightly above that of the surrounding area. Underneath it are a publicly accessible exposition space and a congress facility
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salik did pay off :lol: wise investment i must say

Gotta love this building. Who cares if it's useful:)

drive better to see the site..

So, what does the site look like today? Is there any chance that construction will start soon?

MIDDLE EAST FOUNDATIONS GROUP has started working on site.

I'm a little bit confused by the render. They want to build an artificial lake and the building in its middle?

Yes. It's a great concept. It kinda reflects the current reality of the RTA i.e. being in the middle of shit creak right now.

I'm a little bit confused by the render. They want to build an artificial lake and the building in its middle?

I suppose its to keep the camels out :dunno:

:yes:

can't wait for this taking shape.

Ohh !! I was looking towards a building that really makes me happy now I find it.

Wow. Beauty.

Who's the contractor for this little beauty? Has it been announced yet?

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Update would be great !!!

This tower was cancelled, I saw an interview with the architect last year.

RTA HQ now in AD along with everything else of value in Dubai

Why did they need a headquarters? Surely and existing mental asylum could serve the purpose quite well.