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Competition to design landmark structure for Zabeel Park
A competition to design a landmark structure in Zabeel Park has been launched, the winning structure will house facilities including a cafe and library.
- By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter
- Published: 00:17 April 23, 2008
Dubai: A competition to design a landmark structure in Zabeel Park has been launched, the winning structure will house facilities including a cafe and library.
"The creation of a tall emblem structure will have the aim of being a landmark building symbolising the new face of Dubai, as well as promoting tourism, recreational, and cultural activities," Hussain Nasser Lootah, Acting Director-General of Dubai Municipality, told a press conference on Tuesday. To put the project into action Dubai will play host to the 11th Architecture Award, established by ThyssenKrupp Elevator.
"This unique competition, which is being launched with the cooperation of Dubai Municipality aims to foster creative, yet pragmatic new visions, to develop a tall emblem structure, within a dedicated site in Dubai. The award is being organised under the auspices of the International Union of Architects," said Lootah.
The winner of the award will be given Dh367,000 ($100,000) prize money. The award winners will be announced in 2009.
"Dubai has one of the most impressive skylines in the world and is already an extraordinary destination for global business, commerce and travel," said Javier del Pozo, CEO of ThyssenKrupp Elevator Southern Europe, Africa and Middle East.
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