Renowned Paris-based design engineering firm RFR was recently chosen by the UAE’s ALDAR Properties to provide the design for the public realm structures along the nine kilometers of beachfront at the Al Raha Beach development in Abu Dhabi.
RFR is expected to provide 'public realm' designs for Al Raha Beach's bus, water and Light Rail Train (LRT) stations, pedestrian bridges and flyovers, according to Khaleej Times. Construction of the entire public realm area is scheduled for completion in July 2009.
"The key to a first grade development is to invite credible and reputable designers to bring the masterplan to life. With RFR on board, we have every element in place for a striking public realm design strategy," said ALDAR's project leader for Al Raha Beach, Michael Cox.
RFR will be joining an impressive team of international and local architects and designers already appointed to work on Raha Beach, where some120,000 people are expected to live and work, making the public realm space a crucial element of the prestigious waterfront development.
"The integrated transport system and the pedestrian focus of the Al Raha beach development, allows us an opportunity to create practical yet architecturally interesting structures to enhance the public realm landscape," said Jean Le Lay, RFR Partner and Architect.
