Place Dynamix was appointed by Aurecon as the landscape architecture and aquatics specialist consultant for The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour, designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.

The building’s striking design includes a distinctive net of steel cable stays that attach to a central reinforced concrete column that will reach into the skies.

Challenge

The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour is a signature architectural landmark. The project required landscape solutions that harmonise with its identity, enhance arrival and public spaces, and deliver a refined, climate-aware user experience in a high-density waterfront context.

Our Role

Place Dynamix provided landscape architectural design around the tower’s public realm, focusing on pedestrian thresholds, visual coherence, planting strategy and microclimate performance.

Key Moves

• Entry plazas and pedestrian connections to the waterfront
• Introduced adaptive planting and shade strategies to support comfort
• Coordinated materials, paving and furniture to ensure architectural harmony
• Integrated water-edge experiences and repose areas for everyday use

Impact

The landscape setting strengthens the tower’s gateway presence and public engagement, elevating the precinct’s overall experience and supporting long-term urban identity.

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