KORA was commissioned to design an iconic speculative office tower in the UAE, conceived as both a commercially intelligent asset and a distinctive addition to the skyline. We proposed a side-core configuration to free the primary facade from the constraints of tight lease spans, unlocking flexible, open floorplates with uninterrupted glazing and expansive views. This strategy enabled a more playful and articulated massing, where the tower shifts and carves to create depth, identity, and meaningful balcony conditions that extend the workplace outdoors.
Area: 315,684 GSF/ 29,328 GSM
2026 Concept Design
Commercial Office
The principal challenge was reconciling this expressive form with strict FAR requirements and the discipline of the core layout. Through a rigorous and iterative process, we calibrated each volumetric move to maintain efficiency, structural clarity, and leasable area performance. The result is a tower that balances sculptural ambition with commercial precision—redefining the speculative office typology as both dynamic and highly performative.
