Zaha Hadid designs dune-shaped building in UAE

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Zaha Hadid Architects took inspiration from the rolling dunes of the desert when creating the sinuous headquarters of environmental management company Beeah Group in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Beeah's long-awaited headquarters takes the form of a series of " interconnected dunes " that echo their Al Sajaa Desert surroundings.

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The 9,000 ^m2 building serves as an administrative and management center for the Beeah Group. According to Zaha Hadid Architects, the project focuses on sustainability to reflect the company's work.

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While echoing the surrounding sand dunes, the form of Beeah’s headquarters is also designed to withstand the site’s extreme weather conditions .

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Inside, the building is divided into two wings . One houses the Beeah Group's public and management departments, while the other contains the administrative area.

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A highlight of the interior is the building's 15-meter -high vaulted foyer , which was designed to improve natural ventilation and allow natural light to filter through.

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All interior spaces are positioned to ensure ample natural light and exterior views without requiring expanses of glass.

An intelligent building management system has been incorporated to automatically adjust lighting and temperature depending on occupancy and time of day.

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