We are at an inflection point in the construction industry, with sustainability and wellness taking top priority. Intergovernmental organisations, like the UN, are increasingly advocating for sustainable construction, aimed at meeting the needs of the current generation, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

Years after transforming Sharjah’s Noor Island into a green, urban paradise, German architecture office 3Deluxe is set to add another vibrant destination in the emirate to its portfolio – this time an attractive urban beach with a marina which is being developed as part of measures to enhance Sharjah’s tourist infrastructure.

With an array of striking projects around the world – right from Spain to China and from Qatar to Maldives – in its portfolio, global innovator of bamboo products Dasso is looking to create a lasting impression on many of the prestigious projects taking shape in the Middle East.

SLA, a nature-based design studio operating in the fields of urban space, city planning and landscape architecture, early this year marked the completion of one of its key projects in the Gulf region – the Al Fay Park in Abu Dhabi, UAE.