The second event in the lecture series took place under the topic Urban Design. Archt Arosha Perera, Archt Madhura Prematilleke and Archt Prof Lal Balasuriya, spoke extensively on the topic ranging from theories to analysis in the design of urban cities to the actual case studies.
Planning of the Dubai Metro began under the directive of Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who expected other projects to attract 15 million visitors to Dubai by 2010.
A building, located near the Ramada Continental Hotel in Abu Hail, was in its final stages of completion when it collapsed on August 16th 2009. 11 workers narrowly escaped death
Situated on Vancouver’s waterfront, the Vancouver Convention Centre is designed to bring together the natural ecology, vibrant local culture and built environment, accentuating their interrelationships through architecture. Completed in April 2009, the 1.2 million sq ft expansion completes the development of the public realm on the waterfront.