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www.verdaus.com
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTSSince 2004 Verdaus have delivered landscape
consultancy services for some of the highest profile
projects in the Gulf. Today we are one of the longest
established landscape consultancies in the region.
We advise our clients on how best to invest in the
development of external areas. Our experience
spans a wide spectrum of projects.
Residential communities >
Urban centres and waterfronts >
Parks and recreation >
Hotels, resorts and golf courses >
Educational and other campuses >
Streetscapes and plazas >
Verdaus offer a complete range of landscape
consultancy services:
site planning and design >
open space masterplanning >
landscape design, hard and soft landscape, >
structures in the landscape, waterfeatures,
landscape lighting, surface drainage
irrigation design >
We are pleased to recently offer additional specialist
services with a focus on developing “green
infrastructure”.
water sensitive urban design >
phyto-remdiation waste water treatment >
(using plants to treat waste water)
The following pages show a selection of our
projects.
Some of our Special ServicesVerdaus embrace technology to deliver services we think are special. We would like to share a few case studies with you.
This service adds value to projects involving vehicular movements where standard road and highway geometry guidelines do not apply.
CASE STUDY 1: HOTEL LOBBY A hotel project had a front entrance drop-off area compromised by limited space. The hotel lobby was very close to the front property boundary and elevated above the adjacent road. Verdaus tested vehicle tracking for a standard tour coach. The first test was done on the access ramp shown on the original drawings. The test demonstrated there was not enough room on the ramp to accommodate movement of the coach. By identifying and resolving this issue at an early stage of design, Verdaus ensured this critically important function would meet the operator’s requirements.
Vehicle Tracking Analysis
CASE STUDY 2: PARLIAMENT PARADE GROUND A parliamentary parade needed to accomodate the movement of the head of state’s vehicle during national ceremonies. Modelling the vehicle movements gave the client confidence that the landscape layout would accomodate the planned ceremony for the opening of parliament.
As a value added service, Verdaus check vehicle circulation requirements for critical areas on all our projects.
Verdaus analyse vehicle movement for roads, intersections, car parks, and other vehicular areas. We use purpose specific software to test special requirements for any type of vehicle.
Verdaus collaborate closely on road design for low category roads. We use the same software commonly used by civil engineers to design road alignments and profiles. By doing this, we speak the same language as the road designer. This improves communication, collaboration and coordination.
Road design often has a major influence on a wide range of issues including pedestrian access and storm water drainage. Integrating road and landscape levels creates opportunities to reduce cost and gain other benefits. as demonstrated in the case studies.
Coordinating Roads & Landscape
CASE STUDY 1: ROAD PROFILES AND EQUITABLE ACCESS The project was a parliamentary campus. The site was very undulating with large level differences around the property boundary. Verdaus and the road engineers worked together to design the road levels that both satisfied road superelevation requirements and created the most agreeable relationship with building finish floor levels. This process reduced the need for stair access and so improved equitable access and egress between the interior and exterior spaces.
CASE STUDY 2: ROAD CAMBERS AND SURFACE DRAINAGE To add further value Verdaus then integrated the road design with surface drainage requirements. Road cambers and flush kerbs facilitated surface drainage without the need for gullies and positive drainage. This reduced the cost both of construction and maintaining a positive drainage network.
This result brought great satisfaction to the consultant team and real value for the project client.
Verdaus collaborate closely on road design by using the same software as road engineers. This improves coordination of landscape and road levels to increase the value of the design by improving equitable access and delivering integrated storm water surface drainage solutions.
We then create topographically accurate 3D digital models of the proposed landscape design based on total environment model. This gives the client, project team, and other stakeholders a clear representation of the proposed landscape design and the ability to make changes interactively during concept presentations. Clients have expressed a strong interest and preference for viewing the interactive 3D models rather than the traditional plans and sections. By providing the client with a presentation format that is easy to understand, required changes are identified early in the design process rather than on site, when modifications would be costly and could cause project delays.
CASE STUDY 1: CHALLENGING LEVEL DIFFERENCES The project was a parliamentary campus with large levels differences across the site. The footprint for the houses of parliament spanned over 400m in one direction. This created difficulty in providing vehicle access at the required grades. A major road bordered the site on three sides constraining possibilities to change levels along the property boundary. Verdaus assembled a digital model of the total environment by combining the digital elevational data from Google Earth, topographical survey, contractor’s as-built surveys (the main contract was in progress), engineers
Total Environment Modelling Verdaus combine three dimensional data from digital elevational data, topgographical surveys, engineering design levels, and architectural digital models. The result is a coordinated model of the total environment. We share this information with the project team early in the design cycle.
design levels and the architectural digital model. For the first time in the design cycle the challenges created by the changes in level were clearly visible to the whole design team. This enabled the team to work together and quickly deliver an integrated and elegant solution. All vehicle access roads were designed to satisfy both engineering requirements and the aesthetic proporations which were vitally important for a project of this profile.
CASE STUDY 2: PRECISION DESIGN The project was the opera house situated in the nation’s captial city. The building was located close to a major expressway. A major terrace faced the expressway. The client was seeking a solution to provide a buffer between the terrace and the adjacent expressway. However it was also important to retain views to the main building. Views from the building needed to be screened at the lower level to conceal views of the expressway. Verdaus assembled an integrated digital model using as-built surveys, road design levels and the architectural model. We then designed the landscape in three dimensions to ensure ground levels provide the exact visal screening that was required. This was demonstrated to the client’s satisfaction with an interactive presentation of the digital model.
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Project Type Open space masterplan, streetscape, mixed-use, waterfront development
Location Waterfront, Dubai, UAE
Land Area 138 ha / 340 acres
Project Owner Nakheel PJSC
Appointed By Nakheel PJSC Project Brief Concept design Schematic design Detailed design
VENETO EAST LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN
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Project Type Parliamentary campus
Location Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Land Area 20 ha / 50 acres
Project Owner Government of Oman
Appointed By Government of Oman Project Brief Preliminary design Schematic design Detailed design Tender design
GOVERNMENT PROJECT, OMAN
Verdaus were honoured to be awarded the landscape consultancy for this highly significant project in Oman. Landscape areas and features include a ceremonial plaza, and a clock tower. The landscape design reflects the monumental scale of the project.
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Project Type Commercial office building
Location Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Land Area 1 ha / 2.4 acres
Project Owner Dubai Properties
Lead Consultant WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Project Brief Concept design Detailed design Final design
BUSINESS BAY SALES CENTRE
Business Bay is a mixed use precinct surrounding the extension of the Dubai Creek. Total land area is approximately 600ha making this a major master development by the government developer, Dubai Properties. Verdaus were appointed directly by Dubai Properties to design the landscape of the Sales Centre for the master development.
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Project Type Extensive landscape podium
Location Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Land Area 12 ha / 30 acres
Project Owner Dubai Properties
Lead Consultant WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Project Brief Concept design Preliminary design Final design Tender design
BUSINESS BAY EXECUTIVE TOWERS
Business Bay is a mixed use precinct surrounding the extension of the Dubai Creek. Total land area is approximately 600ha making this a major master development by the government developer, Dubai Properties.
Verdaus were appointed directly by Dubai Properties to design the landscape of the Business Bay Executive Towers. This development, being the first release in Buisness Bay by the master developer, was a highly significant project.
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The Business Bay Executive Towers Hotel is part of an eleven tower complex. This was the first release in the Buisness Bay development by the master developer, Dubai Properties. Verdaus created three distinct functional areas adjoing the hotel: 1) swimming pool deck, 2) resturant terrace, and 3) the “Moon Garden”. These areas were designed to specifically address the adjoining internal functions. One of the key contributions of Verdaus was the strategy for controlling access between the three main spaces.
Project Type Luxury hotel, landscape podium
Location Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Land Area 0.5 ha / 1.2 acres
Project Owner Dubai Properties
Lead Consultant DAR Consult Project Brief Concept design Detailed Design Final Design
BUSINESS BAY EXCUTIVE TOWERS HOTEL
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Project Type 5-Star hotel and apartments
Location Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Land Area 10 ha / 24 acres
Project Owner Al Fattan Properties
Lead Consultant DSA Architects International Project Brief Concept design Detailed design Final design
AL FATTAN HOTEL AND RESIDENCES
The Al Fattan Hotel is located on the tip of the Palm Jumeirah crescent. This plot, with 270 degree water views, was one of the highest value plots on the Palm.
Verdaus captiliised on water views which were a prominent feature of all key spaces and vistas. The main pool area was designed as a grand open air amphitheatre with terraced sun decks overlooking the beach and swimming pool. Verdaus designed all external elements including swimming pools, water features, roads and paving, and shade structures.
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Project Type Corporate head quaters
Location Dubai, UAE
Land Area 0.5 ha / 1.2 acres
Project Owner Dubai Properties
Lead Consultant Al Gurg Consultants Project Brief Concept design Design development Construction documentation Bill of Quantities
DUBAI PROPERTIES HQ BUILDING
Dubai Properties, one of Dubai’s largest government developers, selected Verdaus to design the landscape for thier head quarters. The project included commercial style planting schemes and two overflow water features at the front entrance.
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Project Type Commercial tower
Location DIFC, Dubai, UAE
Land Area .25 ha / 1 acres
Project Owner Dubai International Financial Centre
Lead Consultant WS Atkins and Partners Overseas Project Brief Concept design Preliminary design Final design
LIGHT HOUSE TOWER IN DIFC
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Project Type 560 vila complex, 9 recreational parks, communicty centre
Location Dubai, UAE
Land Area 55 ha / 135 acres
Project Owner Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Lead Consultant Archgroup Consultants Project Brief Concept design Preliminary design Final and Tender design
DUBAI SILICON OASIS PHASE 1
The first release by the master developer. Residential community with community centre and nine pocket parks. Swimming pools, shade structures, play equiptment, BBQ facilities and picnic shelters. Streetscape design including road sections and streetlighting. Involvement in site masterplanning.
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Project Type Design competition, luxury hotel and beach resort
Location Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Land Area 8 ha / 20 acres
Project Owner Withheld
Lead Consultant Godwin Austen Johnson Project Brief Design competition
RAK BEACH RESORT
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Project Type Hotel and commercial development
Location Pune, India
Land Area 2.5 ha / 6.1 acres
Project Owner JHRPL
Lead Consultant HOK Singapore Project Brief Concept design Preliminary design Final design
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL IN PUNE
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Project Type Open space masterplanning
Location The World, Dubai, UAE
Land Area 40 ha / 100 acres
Project Owner Nakheel PJSC
Lead Consultant Woods Bagot Architects Project Brief Masterplan
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND ISLANDS “OQYANA”
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Project Type Luxury hotel
Location Dubai, UAE
Land Area 1 ha / 2.6 acres
Project Owner Rani International
Lead Consultant DSA Architects International Project Brief Concept design Schematic design Design development Construction documentation
THE OBEROI CENTRE, DUBAI
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Project Type University campus, site masterplaning
Location Sohar, Sultanate of Oman
Land Area 20 ha / 49 acres
Project Owner Sohar University
Lead Consultant DesignInc., Australia Project Brief Masterplan Concept design Detailed design Tender design and Post Contract Services
SOHAR UNIVERSITY
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Project Type Special economic zone
Location Mumbai, India
Land Area 1234 ha / 3050 acres
Project Owner Reliance Group
Lead Consultant Jurong, Singapore Project Brief Open space masterplanning
NAVI MUMBAI SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
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Project Type Farmhouse
Location Dubai, UAE
Land Area 3 ha / 7.4 acres
Project Owner Withheld
Lead Consultant DSA Architects International Project Brief Concept design
VIP FARMHOUSE IN KHAWANEEJ
Family residential estate. Sustainable landscape design, desert character landscape, indigenous planting scheme. On-site biological waste water treatment. Inovative low tech and efficient irrigation system, gravity fed, solar powered pump set.
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Project Type Exclusive residential development
Location Dubai, UAE
Land Area 0.7 ha / 1.8 acres
Project Owner Dubai Golf City Appointed By Dubai Golf City
Project Brief Concept design
DUBAI GOLF CITY SIX VILLAS
Verdaus were appointed directly by the project owner to develop landscape design for six luxury villas. Each villa overlooked the adjacent golf course. The landscape design designed each villa garden area to accomodate a range of functions. The landscape design accomodated requirements for large functions of up to 400 people with professional catering.
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Project Type Residential tower, podium landscape
Location Doha, Qatar
Land Area .85 ha / 2 acres
Project Owner Kenmore Waterfront Company WLL
Lead Consultant Voessing Engineering Project Brief Concept design Preliminary design Final design Tender design
LUSAIL WATERFRONT PLOT RES_05
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Project Type Five star diplomatic hotel
Location Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Land Area 15 ha, 37 acres
Project Owner Government of Oman
Appointed By Noel Robinsion Architects Project Brief Preliminary design Final design Tender design
DIPLOMATIC HOTEL AT AIRPORT HEIGHTS
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Project Type Luxury hotels for Emirates Airlines
Location Dubai, UAE
Land Area 1.3 ha / 3 acres
Project Owner Emirates Airlines
Lead Consultant Archgroup Consultants Project Brief Concept design Preliminary design Detailed design Final and Tender design
EMIRATES PARK TOWER HOTEL
Luxury twin tower hotel by Emirates Airlines. Design creates outdoor rooms within the large landscape podium. Each area caters for specific function, swimming pool deck, formal function lawn and outdoor dining decks overlooking water views.
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Project Type House of Musical Arts of Muscat
Location Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Land Area 0.3 ha / 0.7 acres
Project Owner Government of Oman Appointed By Government of Oman
Project Brief Concept design Preliminary design Final design
OPERA HOUSE
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
1 Villas at Bausher Government of Sultanate of Oman
Verdaus Landscape Architects Project Owner
2 Rayheen Hall at Bait Al Barakah
Government of Sultanate of Oman
Verdaus Landscape Architects Project Owner
3 Muscat College Muscat College Verdaus Landscape Architects Project Owner
4 Muscat Opera House Government of Sultanate of Oman
The Green Architecture Company LLC
Project Owner
5 Al Khawaneej First Villa Name Withheld Verdaus Landscape
Architects Project Owner
6 Sohar Hotel for Trident Trident International Holding
Archgroup Engineering Consultants Main Consultant
7 Bengazi Tower in Libya
Libyyan Investment & Development Corp.
Archgroup Engineering Consultants Main Consultant
8 Farmhouse for Al Abbar Name Withheld LMS International Main Consultant
9 G+1 Private Villa for Sayed Mansoori Sharaf
Sayed Mansoori Sharaf
Verdaus Landscape Architects Project Owner
10 Private Garden Al Gurg Consultants Verdaus Landscape Architects Project Owner
11 Lusail Waterfront Residential Apartment Building Plot_05
Kenmore Waterfront Company WLL Voessing Engineering Project Owner
12 R-493 Le Meridien Re-Development
Dubai Real Estate Corporation
Archgroup Engineering Consultants Main Consultant
13 Government Project, Oman
Government of Sultanate of Oman
Verdaus Landscape Architects Project Owner
14 Al Manara Villa 6 Aquatopia Name Withheld Name Withheld Main Consultant
15 DIFC Sub‐Station Works DIFC Verdaus Landscape
Architects Project Owner
16 Government Guest House At Airport Height
Government of Sultanate of Oman
The Green Architecture Company LLC
Main Consultant
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
17 Students Dormitory at DIAC TECOM Investments Al Wasl Al Jadeed
Consultants Main Consultant
18 Veneto East Nakheel Properties Not Available Project Owner
19 Crowne Plaza Pune JHRPL Not Available Project Owner
20 Dar Al Elm Al Ghurair Investments Not Available Project Owner
21 Jumeirah Garden City Meeras WSP Middle East Main Consultant
22 Beach Resort Project Not Available Archgroup Engineering Consultants Main Consultant
23 DIFC Light House DIFC WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Project Owner
24 Dubai World Trade Centre Phase 2‐5
Dubai World Trade Centre
Hopkins Architects Dubai Main Consultant
25 Abu Dhabi Golf Club Hotel TDIC Abu Dhabi GREC Architects Main Consultant
26 Abu Dhabi Golf Course Residential TDIC Abu Dhabi Dubarch Main Consultant
27 Sharjah Maritime Museum Rulers Office Sharjah Cansult Maunsell Main Consultant
28 Sohar University Main Campus Sohar University Design Inc Brisbane Main Consultant
29 Dubai Marina Quays at Plot 8 FGH EMAAR Properties Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
30 Binary Tower Omniyat Dubarch Main Consultant
31 The Oberoi Centre Dubai Rani International DSA Architects
International Project Owner
32 Dubai Silicon Oasis Seven Towers
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Archgroup Engineering Consultants Main Consultant
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
33 Dubai Silicon Oasis Phase 2
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Archgroup Engineering Consultants
Main Consultant
34 103 Villas ‐ Emirates Golf Club Not Available Archgroup Engineering
Consultants Main Consultant
35 Palace Tower Tameer Al Hashemi Planning Architects Engineers Main Consultant
36 Dubai World Trade Centre Phase 1
Dubai World Trade Centre
Hopkins Architects Dubai Main Consultant
37 Al Quoz for Dubai Properties Dubai Properties MEECON / RicePerry
Ellis Project Owner
38 Lagoons Area 3 SAMA Dubai Al Hashemi Planning Architects Engineers Main Consultant
39 Residential Building, Business Bay DEYAAR Properties LACASA Architectural
Consultants Main Consultant
40 Publishing Pavilion Plot 001 Dubai Properties Archon Consultant Main Consultant
41 Burj Residential Plot 50‐51 EMAAR Properties Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
42 Acacia Avenue ABYAAR Real Estate Development
WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Project Owner
43 Emirates Park Hotel Emirates Airlines Archgroup Engineering Consultants Main Consultant
44 HQ Building for DEYAAR Development
DEYAAR Properties LACASA Architectural Consultants Main Consultant
45 Office Building at Port Saeed DEYAAR Properties LACASA Architectural
Consultants Main Consultant
46 Four Labour Camps Jiwin Investments LACASA Architectural Consultants Main Consultant
47 Abu Dhabi Airport Abu Dhabi Airport Authority Battle McCarthy Main Consultant
48 Sea View Club ASTECO Al Wasl Al Jadeed Consultants Main Consultant
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
49 Iris Blue Tower Sheth Estate WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Project Owner
50 Ajman Corniche Residences
HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hamdan Al Nuaimi P&T Architects Main Consultant
51 Dubai Studio City TECOM Investments Not Available Project Owner
52 Index Tower Union Properties Woods Baggot Main Consultant
53 Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone
CIDCO / Jurong Joint Venture Jurong International Main Consultant
54 Office Building at Business Bay DEYAAR Properties LACASA Architectural
Consultants Main Consultant
55 Al Ghurair City Extension Al Ghurair City Not Available Project Owner
56 Al Ghurair Majlis Al Ghurair City Not Available Project Owner
57 American Hospital Extension
American Hospital Dubai Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
58 Central Park 8 Dubai Properties Hopkins Architects Dubai Main Consultant
59 Al Fattan Residences Al Fattan Properties DSA Architects International Main Consultant
60 Trump Tower Nakheel Properties WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Main Consultant
61 Burj Dubai Residences 58/59 EMAAR Properties Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
62 Plot 2CD DubaiMarina Ahmad Ramadhan Juma Est.
WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Project Owner
63 PlotNo. A/P 16 Mr Estithmaar Beauty Rice Perry Ellis Main Consultant
64 Urology Clinic Health Care City Woods Baggot Main Consultant
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
65 Kharbash Twin Towers Dr Mohd Bin Khalfan Bin Kharbash DAR Consultants Main Consultant
66 Pier 8‐EE at Dubai Marina EMAAR Properties WS Atkins & Partners
Overseas Main Consultant
67 Lakes Community Club Extension EMAAR Properties DAR Consultants Main Consultant
68 Seafarers Club Dubai Maritime City Dubai Maritime City Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
69 P‐113 558 Villas at Dubai Land Dubai Properties DAR Consultants Main Consultant
70 Business Bay Executive Towers Approach Road
Dubai Properties Verdaus Landscape Architects Project Owner
71 Industrial City Landscape Guidelines Dubai Industrial City Cansult Maunsell Main Consultant
72 Jebel Ali Sewage Treatment Plant
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Montgomery Watson Harza Main Consultant
73 The Business Village Mohd Bin Rashid Est. Godwin Austin Johnson Main Consultant
74 P‐115 Dubai Properties Dubai Properties Access Engineering
Consultancy Main Consultant
75 Business Bay Sales Centre Dubai Properties WS Atkins & Partners
Overseas Project Owner
76 Business Bay Hotel Dubai Properties DAR Consultants Main Consultant
77 Business Bay Executive Towers Phase 2&3
Dubai Properties DAR Consultants Project Owner
78 Business Bay Executive Towers Dubai Properties WS Atkins & Partners
Overseas Main Consultant
79 Bahrain City Centre Majid Al Futtaim Woods Baggot Main Consultant
80 Bin Bayat Farm House Name withheld DSA Architects International Main Consultant
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
81 Australia New ZealandIslands, The World
Nakheel Properties Woods Baggot Main Consultant
82 Trident Bayside Trident International Holding
Archgroup Engineering Consultants Main Consultant
83 Trident Marinascape Trident International Holding
Archgroup Engineering Consultants Main Consultant
84 Dubai Properties HQ � P099 Dubai Properties Al Gurg Consultants Main Consultant
85 Silicon Oasis Villa Complex
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Archgroup Engineering Consultants Main Consultant
Updated 04 July 2010
Client List (Project Owners)
Abu Dhabi Airport Authority Government of Sultanate of Oman
ABYAAR Real Estate Development Health Care City
Ahmad Bin Bayat HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hamdan Al Nuaimi
Ahmad Ramadhan Juma Establishment JHRPL
Al Fattan Properties Jiwin Investments
Al Ghurair City Kenmore Waterfront Company WLL
Al Ghurair Investments Libyyan Investment & Development Corp.
Al Gurg Consultants Majid Al Futtaim
American Hospital Dubai Meeras
ASTECO Development Management Mohd Bin Rashid Establishment
CIDCO/Jurong Joint Venture Mr Estithmaar Beauty
DEYAAR Properties Nakheel Properties
Dr Mohd Bin Khalfan Bin Kharbash Omniyat
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Rani International
Dubai Golf City Rulers Office Sharjah
Dubai Industrial City SAMA Dubai
Dubai International Financial Center Authority Sayed Mansoor Sharaf
Dubai Maritime City Sheth Estate
Dubai Properties Sohar University
Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) Tameer Holding Investments
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority TDIC Abu Dhabi
Dubai World Trade Centre TECOM Investments
EMAAR Properties Trident International Holding
Emirates Airlines Union Properties
ETA Star
Client List (Consultants)
Access Engineering Consultancy GREC Architects
Aedas Halcrow Yolles
Al Gurg Consultants Hopkins Architects Dubai
Al Hashemi Planning Architects Engineers Jurong International
Al Wasl Al Jadeed Consultants La Casa Architectural Consultants
Archgroup Engineering Consultants LMS International
Archon Consultant MEECON Middle East Engineering Consultants
Arif & Bintoak Consulting Architects & Engineers Montgomery Watson Harza
Battle McCarthy Office for Metropolitan Architecture
Cansult Maunsell P&T Architects
COWI & Partners LLC Rice Perry Ellis
DAR Consultants The Green Architecture Company LLC
Design Inc Brisbane Pty Ltd Voessing Engineering
DSA Architects International Woods Baggot
Dubarch WS Atkins & Partners Overseas
EARC Muscat WSP Middle East
Godwin Austin Johnson
Technical Staff
No. Name Designation Qualifications
1 Laith Wark Director - Projects B. Blt Environment, Landscape Architecture, (Distinction), 1998
2 Tarek Al Sheeti Sr. Irrigation Engineer Agriculture Engineer, 2002
3 Ian Sandigan Landscape Architect BS Architecture, 2001
4 Andre Paul Saladaga Landscape Architect BS Architecture, 2001
5 Miguelito Pegi Landscape Architect BS Architecture, 2000
6 Reynaldo Casin Landscape Architect BS Architecture, 2002
7 Pierre Smit Landscape Architect B. Landscape Architecture (in progress)
Administrative Staff
No. Name Designation Qualifications
8 Melanie Wark Director - Finance Phd ComSci & Elec Eng , 1993
9 Xenio Joe Fernandes Accountant B. Commerce (2nd Class), 1998
10 Mohamed Ghani Network Administrator Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering, 1996
11 Nanette Lamboloto Administrative Assistant Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1997
12 Gonamanda Navarathnam Office Assistant General English Programme, 2005
Director – ProjectsLaith Wark AILA
B. Blt. Env (Hons)
Landscape Design
Landscape ArchitectAndre Paul Saladaga
BS Architecture
Landscape ArchitectMiguelito Pegi
BS Architecture
Landscape ArchitectReynaldo CasinBS Architecture
Landscape ArchitectIan Sandigan
BS Architecture
Landscape ArchitectPierre Smit
B. Landscape Arch (in progress)
Irrigation Design
Sr Irrigation EngineerTarek Al Sheeti
Agriculture Engineer
Director – FinanceMelanie Wark
Phd ComSci & ElecEng
AccountantXenio FernandesB. Comm (Hons)
Office AdministratorNanette Lamboloto
BSc Business Admin
Office AssistantGonamandaNavarathnam
IT AdministratorMohamed Ghani
Dip ComSci & Eng
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LAITH WARK AILA Partner and Director Laith Wark is a Registered Landscape Architect with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). He has practised landscape architecture since 1998 and has a broad range of experience having worked in a range of practices including both leading multi-national and regional offices. Laith is one of the founding partners to establish Dubai based Verdaus Landscape Architects in 2004. Laith’s professional experience includes a diverse range of large-scale projects including; residential, commercial, resort, hotel and urban design projects in Australia, the Middle East and India. He has a strong interest in masterplanning and urban design. Laith is responsible for design direction, project delivery and for ensuring total quality of service to the client.
QUALIFICATIONS
MEMBERSHIPS
SELECTED PROJECTS
B. Blt Environment, Land. Architecture, (Distinction) 1998 Queensland University of Technology, Australia Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (1998) United Arab Emirates Society of Engineers (2004) Urban Land Institute (2005) Project for Public Spaces (2005) Sohar University Campus Sohar, Sultanate of Oman Open Space Masterplanning and Design Dubai Silicon Oasis Phase 1 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Open Space Masterplanning and Design Dubai World Trade Centre Phase 1 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Open Space Masterplanning and Design Veneto East Dubai Waterfront Dubai, United Arab Emirates Open Space Masterplanning and Design
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MELANIE WARK PhD Director - Finance Melanie Wark is qualified Electrical Engineer and has worked in Research Laboratories and Universities in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Melanie has been a director of Verdaus Landscape Architects since it was established in 2004. She is currently also an adjunct lecturer at Zayed University.
QUALIFICATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES
BE Elec. (Honours) 1979 University of Queensland, Australia M.Tech. (Com.Sci.), 1984 Brunel University, United Kingdom PhD (Elec Eng & Com Sc) 1993 University of New South Wales, Australia Financial activities of the company Design and implementation and monitoring of Verdaus accounting and financial systems, including Chart of Accounts, Time Tracking, Financial Monitoring, and Project Work in Progress reporting Human Resources Activities Responsible, for recruitment processes. IT Activities Liason with network administrator and design and implementation of Verdaus web site Charitable Activities Responsible for Verdaus charitable activities
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ANDRE PAUL C. SALADAGA
Landscape Architect Andre is a qualified architect with over 9 years experience in architectural design, project management and space planning and with over 4 years experience in the UAE and 1 year in Doha, Qatar. His experience includes residential and commercial architectural projects in the Philippines and Africa. Andre is responsible for detailed project documentation and coordination and graphic presentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
MEMBERSHIPS
SELECTED PROJECTS
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2001 Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Philippines Junior Philippine Institute of Architects Al Quoz Land Development Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation The Lagoons Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation Burj Residential 50-51 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation Deyaar Residential Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation Sea View Club Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation High Vision Interior Architects Architect, Doha-Qatar, 2005-2006 TOA Corporation Architect, Philippines, 2004-2005 RF Cemine & Associates Architects & Engineers Architectural Visualizer, Philippines, 1999-2004
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TAREK AL SHEETI Irrigation Engineer Tarek is a qualified irrigation engineer with over 8 years experience in the UAE and the Middle East. Tarek has a strong interest in the latest water management systems and technologies. He plays a valuable role in developing sustainable environments through designing water efficient irrigation systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTED PROJECTS
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
EXPERIENCE
Agriculture Engineer, 2002 Faculty of Agriculture Damascus University, Syria Abu Dhabi Golf Course Hotel & Residential Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Irrigation Design & Construction Documentation The Business Village 2 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Irrigation Design & Construction Documentation Al Quoz Land Development Dubai, United Arab Emirates Irrigation Design & Construction Documentation Garden Interchange Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design, Construction Documentation Reem Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Infrastructure Design & Irrigation Toro Agents, Irrigation Engineer, 2006 - 2008 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Orient Irrigation Trainee Site Coordinator, 2005 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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MIGUELITO CEMINE PEGI Landscape Architect Miguelito is a qualified architect with over 8 years experience in architectural design, project management, spacing planning and quality assurance engineering and with over 6 years experience in the UAE. His experience includes mixed-use, residential, entertainment and recreation architectural projects in the Philippines and Africa. He plays an important role in concept design, graphic representation, design development and construction documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTED PROJECTS
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Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2000 Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Philippines Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design & Construction Documentation The Oberoi Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design & Construction Documentation Dubai Studio City Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design & Construction Documentation Central Park 08 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design & Construction Documentation Abu Dhabi Golf Course Hotel & Residential Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design & Construction Documentation ASCON Resident Engineer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2004 MC Pegi & Associates Architects & Engineers Principal Architect, Philippines, 2001-2004 RF Cemine & Associates Architects & Engineers Senior Architect, Philippines, 1990-2001
V-CV-RC-100701
REYNALDO CASIN Landscape Architect Reynaldo is a qualified architect with more than 3 year experience in the UAE and 5 years experience in the Philippines. He works on residential and commercial design and planning. Rey is responsible for detailed project documentation and coordination.
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Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2002 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Philippines United Architects of the Philippines (2006) Al Fattan Hotel and Residences Dubai, United Arab Emirates Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation Dubai Marina Quays Dubai, United Arab Emirates Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation Emirates Airlines Hotels Dubai, United Arab Emirates Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation Binary Towers Dubai, United Arab Emirates Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation The Business Village 2 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation Prime Edifice Inc. Architect, Makati, Philippines, 2005-2006 Nobilia Corporation Designer, Quezon City, Philippines, 2003-2004 ProCADD Service Provider Graphic Artist/CADD Specialist, Manila, Philippines, 2002-2003
V-CV-IS-100701
IAN D. SANDIGAN Landscape Architect Ian is a qualified architect with over 9 years experience in civil and architectural design, project management and with 2 year experience in the UAE. He plays an important role in concept design, graphic representation, design development and construction documentation.
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Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2000 Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Philippines Junior Philippine Institute of Architects DSO 1047 Villas Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation DSO 7 Towers Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design & Project Documentation The Oberoi Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design & Project Documentation Dubai Studio City Dubai, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design & Project Documentation Abu Dhabi Golf Course Hotel & Residential Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation TOA Corporation Site Architect, Philippines, 2004-2007 RF Cemine & Associates Architects & Engineers Partner Architect, Philippines, 1998-2004
PIERRE GORDON SMIT Landscape Architect Pierre has over six years experience in landscape detailed design in the UAE. He has worked previously for landscape contractors and has developed a strong practical knowledge and understanding of construction detailing. Pierre has worked on several high profile projects in the region where he has produced very high quality construction documentation. Pierre is currently developing his professional career by obtaining a formal qualification in landscape architecture.
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B. Landscape Architecture (in progress) Queensland University of Technology, Australia Auto CAD Civil 3D 2008 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Majlis Oman Project Muscat, Sultanate of Oman CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation Muscat Opera House Muscat, Sultanate of Oman CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation Oberoi Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation Dubai Health Care City Dubai, United Arab Emirates CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation Dubai Festival City Dubai, United Arab Emirates CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation Gulf Landscape & Irrigation Systems CAD Operator Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2004-2008
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XENIO JOE FERNANDES Accountant Xenio is a qualified accountant with over 11 years experience in India and UAE. He is responsible for all credit facilities of the company. Monitor cash flow, daily collections, handling petty cash, arranging salaries. Xenio is responsible for preparation of financial statements, bank reconciliation and liaise with company auditor.
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Bachelor in Commerce – 2nd Class Goa University, Goa, India Diploma in Ticketing & Travel Diploma in Computer Applications PIVA L.L.C Accountant Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2000-2007 Vishwakamal Travels Accounts Assistant Goa, India, 1999-2000
V-CV-MG-100516
P. MOHAMED GHANI Network Administrator Ghani is a qualified network administrator with over 14 years experience in India and UAE. He provide both hardware and software technical support. Specializing in implementing and maintaining medium sized LAN and WAN including design, deployment, configuration, administration, and maintenance of servers, desktops, printers, scanners, backups, internet connectivity, remote office connectivity, emailing, ISDN, leased lines, dial up, routers, switches, hubs and network management software.
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Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering Board of Technical Education Government of Tamil, Nadu, India VMware Certified Professional (VCP) CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist – Exchange 2007 Noritsu System Engineer Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2006-2007 Al Warqa Group of Companies System Engineer Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1998-2006 Crescent Engineering College System Engineer Chennai, India, 1994-1998
V-CV-NL-100513
NANETTE LAMBOLOTO Administrative Assistant Nanette is a qualified administrative assistant with over 13 years experience in the Philippines and over 3 year experience in the UAE. She plays an important role in project documentation, checking out package for submission, recruitment, managing schedule of project staff and general office works.
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Central Colleges of the Philippines Junior Management Association (1993) Document Controller Responsible for project documentation, checking and tracking of package submission. Maintaining project database. Human Resource Activities Responsible for processing Employment visa and labour related documentation and renewals. Assisting Director-Finance in recruitment. Company Insurances & Documents Responsible for monitoring & renewal of all company insurances and licenses. Administrative & Secretarial Managing schedule and travel arrangement of the Director and Project staff. Handling all telephone calls, monitoring office supplies and general office works. Central Colleges of the Philippines Administrative Assistant 52 Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City, Philippines, 1997-2005
V-CV-GN-100513
GONAMANDA NAVARATHNAM Office Assistant Raju is a qualified office assistant with over 16 years experience in UAE and 3 years in India. He plays an important role in ensuring all projects document delivery is on schedule. He drive all project staffs in the meeting and site inspections, assisting project leads in preparation of package, monitoring office stationery and checking office needs, keeping the office clean and general office works.
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General English Programme British Council, Dubai United Arab emirates, 2005 Abdul Sharif Construction Company Dubai, United Arab Emirates