Dubai Tram Project,
Besix
Design Architect
Dubai Tram
A project commissioned by RTA (Roads and Transportation Authority). It aims to provide a convenient connection to passengers using the monorail and the Metro. The first phase of the project is a 14khm track, 11 public stations and depot facilities, which includes the main communication building and service stations. As with the Dubai Metro this project is also using Platform Screen Doors in passenger stations that are fully aligned with the tram’s doors opening and shutting mechanism, making it the first tram to utilize this layout.
As a Head of Architecture for the stations design, accomplished initial design of the architect on record and complete design package. Established concept design for additional connection elements of the existing Dubai metro network, in addition reread sub-contractor / supplier shop drawings.
Achievements
• Managed a team of 5 draftsmen and 1 site engineer and structured fully detailed 3D stations models for a variety of visual studies and directed the drafting of all the 11 stations architectural packages to the optimised standards within 2 months, over 800 revised drawings.
• Enhanced the architectural department drawing database to be efficient and consistent with the project standards and controlled architectural presentations to RTA management. In addition, received the engineer’s approval for all resubmitted architectural packages.
Jumeirah Station
In house rendering
In house rendering
