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Dubai, UAE · UNSA ceramic twist in Dubai’s skyline.
Look beyond the silhouette of Wasl Tower: a 302-metre high-rise whose ceramic fins give its facade a distinctive depth and rhythm.
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Angles, light and shade. Discover the ceramic surface behind Wasl Tower’s changing appearance.
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01Living with nature
Planted balconies: what EDEN and La Serre do differently
Compare EDEN in Singapore and La Serre near Paris: private balconies, shared gardens, privacy and the practical work behind planted apartment buildings.
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02Facades & materials
How ceramic facade fins shade Wasl Tower
A closer look at Wasl Tower’s ceramic fins: orientation, facade depth, daylight and the difference between a shading strategy and measured energy performance.
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03Adaptive reuse & interiors
From industrial building to apartment: NoMad in Sydney
Explore NoMad by Alexander &CO, then use its spatial choices to examine daylight, privacy, layout and retained character in an industrial apartment conversion.
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Riverlands or Kinlea? Two different plans for Milperra
Compare Riverlands and Kinlea by Mirvac in Milperra: site history, proposed homes, shared spaces, construction milestones and the questions still to ask.
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