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Urban Oasis / X-Architects

17
Jul 2009
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based X-Architects recently unveiled the Urban Oasis, their latest sustainable master plan for Al Ain.  The 12-hectare urban development was conceived as a “micro-specific, compact, and passive sustainable urban oasis.”  Inspired by the existing natural environment and the traditional dense urban fabric of Islamic cities, the master plan develops an “environmental synergy between landscape and urbanity.”
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Houseboat / X-Architects

07
Feb 2009
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Architects: X-Architects
Location: marina,
Program: Leisure home
Constructed Area: 220 sqm
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