Award-winning studio RCR Arquitectes has unveiled the high and narrow Muraba Veil skyscraper in downtown Dubai -- it will notably only be one apartment wide. It is set to be alongside Dubai's main highway and the canal. The Muraba Veil skyscraper is defined by its unique form with a main facade that is only 22.5 meters wide. It is made by the Spanish studio along with developer Muraba complete with 73 storeys and 131 apartments.
The team speaks about the design project, sharing "Awe-inspiring yet understated, Muraba Veil rises from the dunes above the UAE's most cosmopolitan and future-facing city, presenting a daring, stop-you-in-your tracks spectacle, even in Dubai's supercharged architectural vista. The structure, whose unusually narrow profile and appearance could only be achieved by the very latest design and engineering, is inspired by a domestic architecture that is centuries old, traditionally seeking to meet basic human needs for refuge, security, privacy and a close connection to nature."
Image Credit: RCR Arquitectes
What's Driving This Trend
- Narrow Skyscraper Designs
- The unique, narrow form factor presents a radical shift in urban skyline aesthetics and space utilization.
- Highway-adjacent Architecture
- Locating skyscrapers along major highways opens up new logistical and marketing possibilities for urban developments.
- Single-apartment Wide Buildings
- Creating buildings with just one apartment per floor represents an innovative approach to maximizing luxury and privacy.
Who This Affects Most
- Urban Architecture
- Architects and developers now have opportunities to push the boundaries of traditional building dimensions and configurations.
- Real Estate Development
- This unique project paves the way for new luxury real estate offerings that cater to high-end market segments.
- Construction Engineering
- Advanced engineering solutions are required to realize structurally sound, narrow high-rise buildings.
