A mixed use artery of Amman’s new downtown. It includes hotels, offices, residences, retail uses and was designed to attract a flow of pedestrians intrigued by its programmatic variety. The project is currently one of the most successful public spaces in Amman, and is adopted by local communities as a focal point for commercial and civic activities.
11,200m² leasable area open-air mall overlooking mangrove-lined lagoon. Emphasis on outdoor space design and waterfront experience.
Challenge
Pioneer new open-air mall model for Sharjah that leverages unique waterfront setting while aligning design development with leasing strategy and economic feasibility targets. Balance experiential outdoor programming with construction cost constraints in sensitive environmental context (mangrove ecosystem).
Approach
Collaborated with international architect to translate concept into fully functional, construction-ready project. Continuous value engineering exercises throughout design phases ensured construction costs aligned with client targets without compromising waterfront experience or leasability.
Status
Completed
Cost
USD 300 million
Area
37,500 m²Built-up Area
30,000 m²Land Surface Area
Services provided
Urban planning and design Landscape design Architecture design Interior design Structural engineering Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Infrastructure enigneering Solid waste management Construction supervision Architect of record
Location
Kalba, UAE
Client
Eagle Hills
Project Description
The Boulevard is the mixed use artery of Amman’s new downtown. It includes hotels, offices, residences, retail uses and was designed to attract a flow of pedestrians intrigued by its programmatic variety. The project is currently one of the most successful public spaces in Amman, and is adopted by local communities as a focal point for commercial and civic activities.
The Brief
Abdali Boulevard Company aimed to achieve two objectives: • Creating a prime pedestrian experience in Amman • Developing a district that is economically attractive to investors coming from multiple industries (hospitality, corporations, retail, etc.)
Our Response
Laceco responded to the above objectives by: • Designing a consistent urban framework that nevertheless provided a diversity in the individual architectural character of buildings • Curating a seamless pedestrian experience in a site that had a challenging topography and was exposed to dominant winds • Anchoring the site along three platforms linked to each other by a continuous game of terraces, stairs, suspended bridges and esplanades that gently slope down the length of the development • Conducting value engineering and cost optimization studies to preserve economic viability of the development
City
Amman, Jordan
Cost
USD 350 Million
Year
2011
Client
Abdali Investment & Development PSC
Area
237,000 m2 built-up - 26,000 m2 land
Services Provided
Conceptual design Preliminary design Interior design Final design of architecture and urban furniture Supervision and construction management
Our Response
Laceco responded to the above objectives by: Designing a consistent urban framework that nevertheless provided a diversity in the individual architectural character of buildings. Curating a seamless pedestrian experience in a site that had a challenging topography and was exposed to dominant winds. Anchoring the site along three platforms linked to each other by a continuous game of terraces, stairs, suspended bridges and esplanades that gently slope down the length of the development. Conducting value engineering and cost optimization studies to preserve economic viability of the development.
Our Response
Laceco responded to these objectives by working closely with an international architect to develop the scheme into a fully functional project. We also conducted value engineering exercises throughout the design stages to make sure construction cost fits with client target.