ENOC Future Station Wins at Architecture MasterPrize 2021
Nov 2021
The Architecture MasterPrize™ (AMP) honors designs in the disciplines of architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture with the goal of advancing the appreciation of architecture worldwide. Each submitted design was evaluated by the esteemed AMP Jury, and the best projects were selected.
Firm Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Project Location: Dubai EXPO 2020 Site, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Aedas
Design Team: Premier Composite Technologies – Carbon Fiber Canopy Structure development and manufacturing, Joseph Group – Façade development and manufacturing, 3S Lighting – Lighting Design, Arcadis Lead Consultant and AOR
Client: Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)
ENOC is futuristic petrol station located at Dubai Expo 2021, the project employs principles from biomimicry, designing and producing materials that are modelled on biological entities. ENOC Station was presented with the LEED platinum certification, world’s first station to receive such honor. The design is inspired by the rich heritage of the UAE’s traditions in the form of its national tree, the Ghaf tree, a local, resilient tree species that grows in a harsh, arid desert environment, A symbol of sustainability, was selected as a central motif and main source of inspiration for the design.
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