# Arched Garden Architecture The Park Gate is an Oasis in the Dubai Desert By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-gate References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/7471/jumeira-gardens-adrian-smith-gordon-gill-architecture/) & [smithgill](http://www.smithgill.com/) There is something so majestic about [Park Gate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermit-space). I'm not sure if it's the arches, the [hanging gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo), reflecting pools or all of the above. Perhaps it's the fact that it looks like a cool oasis in the middle of the desert. It is located in Dubai. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, Park Gate is a stunning, serene design that will house offices, retail space and a hotel. Solar-powered, its inner climate will be maintained in a very eco-friendly manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Green Design:** Incorporating eco-friendly elements into architecture and construction, like solar power, can lead to more sustainable and visually striking designs. - **Oasis Concepts:** Creating architectural designs that incorporate green elements like gardens and reflecting pools can transport people to an oasis-like environment, even in the middle of a busy city. - **Mixed-use Architecture:** Integrating office, retail and hospitality spaces within a single structure can provide opportunities for enhanced efficiency and convenience in the urban environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Firms specializing in designs that incorporate sustainable elements and provide unique experiences for clients may drive the industry in the future. - **Green Building:** Further innovation in green building techniques and materials can help reduce carbon emissions and create more sustainable communities. - **Urban Planning:** Developing mixed-use structures that cater to a variety of needs can help urban planners create more sustainable and livable cities for residents and visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mirrored Panel Tropical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-garden.md) - [Terraced Urban Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-park-sai-sha.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-opera-park.md) - [Arched Garden-Topped Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hengqin-culture-and-art-complex.md) - [Sky-Garden Leisure Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sobha-skyparks.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Desert Cultural Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-ain-museum.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md)