Project of the Year
Middle East Consultant Awards
04 — SELECTED PROJECT
ABU DHABI · UAE
ICONIC AWARD-WINNING WATERFRONT
AL QANA
A continuous public realm across a 2.4 km waterfront.
PRACTICE
MZ Architects
ROLE
Senior Landscape Architect
PERIOD
18 May 2017–17 October 2018
STAGES
Concept · Schematic · IFC
LANDSCAPE LEADERSHIP
A connected system of piazzas, promenade and waterfront edges.
Salma led landscape design-and-build coordination from concept and schematic design through Issued for Construction documentation.
Her scope included approximately twelve themed piazzas and sub-piazzas, planting strategy, hardscape, urban furniture, team management and coordination with the client and project stakeholders.
SITE TO WATERFRONT
One continuous landscape system at two scales.
The regional reading establishes arrival and orientation. The waterfront masterplan translates that structure into connected promenades, public rooms, planting sequences and clear movement along the water.
A FAMILY OF PUBLIC ROOMS
Each piazza carries a distinct identity within one coherent journey.
Planting, material, shade, movement and gathering are composed together. The sequence moves from landscape character to spatial detail while preserving a unified waterfront language.
PROJECT RECOGNITION
A recognised waterfront destination shaped by an international project team.
Al Qana's design and delivery were recognised through several industry distinctions credited to the project, MZ Architects and the wider consultant and delivery teams.
Best Waterfront Project of the Year
Real Estate Awards
Design & Build Project of the Year
Construction Week Awards