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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
- Client: Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC)
Capital Cost: Confidential
Project Description:
The Guggenheim Museum Abu Dhabi is set to be a cultural landmark on Saadiyat Island, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. As Lead Civil Engineer during the schematic and design development phases, we were responsible for the design of all civil infrastructure including roads, utility corridors, grading, and site-wide stormwater strategies. Our role included integrating the civil and transportation networks into the challenging coastal and reclaimed context of Saadiyat Island, ensuring the design met the client’s resilience and operational needs.
We led coordination with structural, MEP, and geotechnical teams to ensure the civil systems complemented the museum's unique and complex architecture. A critical aspect of our scope involved navigating the interface between the museum’s bold architectural geometry and the underlying infrastructure to preserve both aesthetic vision and technical functionality.
The museum’s infrastructure was designed for durability in Abu Dhabi’s extreme climate and integrates sustainable design measures aligned with the broader goals of Saadiyat Cultural District.
- Key Features:
Coastal infrastructure and grading for reclaimed land
Integrated stormwater and utility corridor design
Coordination with Frank Gehry’s architectural vision
Sustainable infrastructure planning for high-temperature environments
Seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams
(Image Credit: Gehry Partners LLP)
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