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Kenshington Krystal
In order to achieve the sharpness and elegance they seek, KRE and P&T are looking for black glass that is neither too polished nor too lacklustre.
According to Ravani, something "too shiny" would spoil the richness of the tower, while something too dull would fail to give homage to the building's prime location.
"We're trying to convince [the master developers] that because of its form and material choice and because this building is on a pivotal point on DMC, it requires the colour black. So, hopefully they'll accept it," explains Ravani.
While negotiations on the Kensington Krystal's black glass appear to moving in a positive direction, they're not yet complete, which is slightly worrying to Yuen.
If you look at Chicago or New York, they are cities made up of different forms and colours. All the buildings exist together. There is no reason to dictate that one has to be green or blue. Actually, that might be a bit mundane," says Yuen.
A view analysis
Before beginning the design process, P&T considered the pivotal building site as well as the inhabitant's sight lines before deciding on orientation. The site is exposed on all sides with a view of Dubai and the sea to the west, and the horizon and Palm Deira to the East.
The building incorporates a central core with offices around the perimeter to maximise the full potential of the structure and character of the site.
"We chose a location for Kensington Krystal that would be very visible from many different angles. As you approach from the mainland on Ahmed Bin Majid, you have a direct view of the building. As you turn around and leave DMC, you have to stop at a traffic light and the building is directly in front of you," explains Yuen.
In an effort to fulfil the requirements of the client brief, P&T aimed to design a signature building for KRE that would simultaneously maximise exposure from land and sea and be an iconic landmark for DMC.
Rare rapport
Just 30 days after KRE and P&T finalised their decision on the future site of Kensington Krystal, KRE submitted the concept design for approval from the master developer (DMC).
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