Zaha Hadid Architects, a UK-based studio, has revealed plans for Symphony Tower, a residential skyscraper in Dubai featuring an illuminated lattice exoskeleton.
Planned to reach 160 metres along Dubai Creek, Symphony Tower will house apartments within a modular structure composed of stainless steel and concrete, complemented by a series of staggered terraces.
The design of the tower’s latticed exoskeleton draws inspiration from the “three-dimensional geometries and detailed embroidery” found in traditional Emirati crafts.
Photovoltaic panels integrated into the facade will power the lighting system for the tower’s intricate grid.
“The gentle amber glow of this lattice after sunset expresses the recurring pattern within the structure, echoing the geometric reflections from metallic threads within the region’s celebrated embroidery,” the studio explained.
Visualisations of the 42-storey Symphony Tower highlight its staggered base, which features a glazed ground floor, a series of upper levels with recessed balconies, and a rooftop swimming pool.
Adjacent to the pool, the upper portion of the tower ascends to its highest point, incorporating cut-outs in the volume to create private, open-air terraces and additional pool areas.
The facade will be clad in glazing and bronze-toned panels, filling the interiors with natural light. Renderings show glass-fronted living spaces framed by the steel exoskeleton.
Each apartment will be flanked by projecting balconies, designed to provide shading and additional outdoor space.
