Selected Projects:
Education
ESOL SCHOOL
SUSTAINABLE CITY - DUBAI, UAE
Located in one of Dubai’s most promising and futuristic areas, The
ESOL School inhabits a prime location in Dubai’s Sustainable City.Numerous
concepts were layered on top of each other during the design
process of this school in order to make sure that the end result of the
project meets the highest standards of architecture, design and urban
planning.For instance, the massing plan of the ESOL Schools follows
design principals that were used historically in the UAE. The closeness
of the buildings to one another helps in self shading and provides
natural wind tunnels in order to help the students use and utilize the
outdoor spaces of the school comfortably throughout the year.
On the other hand, the roofing’s cellular structure is inspired by nature’s
architecture such as the honeycombs. While the modular hexagons
are efficient in providing shading to the school, some of the hexagonal
panels were replaced with UV panels in order to harvest the
sun’s energy and help the school be energy efficient and reduce its
energy consumption and environmental footprint to a bare minimum.
The roofing structures of the school were shaped like wings, in order
to maximize their aerodynamics and help them invite cool air into the
school’s outdoor spaces and playgrounds.
Client
Diamond Developers
BUA
22,718 sq.m.
Type
B+G+2
School
Status
Completed
Date
2016
GROZNY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
GROZNY, CHECHNYA
Through its simplicity and elegance, the design of the Grozny International University was able to
win the international competition hosted by Eagle Hills on behalf of the UAE Government.
The design of the Grozny International School aims to create a hybrid between the Chechen and
Islamic architecture. While the Chechen architecture underlines the importance of gates and entrances,
Islamic architecture revolves about the connection between the exterior and the interior
spaces. Therefore, these elements were reflected and translated into the design of the University.
Large gates mark all of the important colleges and buildings, all of which are surrounded by lush
greenery and lavish outdoor spaces in order to create the perfect environment for the students that
are living on and off the campus.
The proposed campus in grozny is straightforward, while three main buildings are located in one
zone, indoor activities and female and male dormitories are located in another zone that runs perpendicular
to the main axis of the university. The third zone hosts the outdoor activities and fields
such as a running track, a football field and a couple of tennis and basket ball courts.
Client
Eagle Hills
BUA
74,511 sq.m.
Type
G+2
University Campus
Status
Completed
Date
2016
AHMED BIN RASHID SCHOOL
MIRDIF - DUBAI, UAE
Located in Al Muhaisna, Dubai, Ahmed Bin Rashid School
is an example of model school developed in Mediterranean
style in Dubai. Although the facades were inspired by
Mediterranean Architecture, the massing layout of the school
was modeled after the UAE’s historical urban structure. With
spacious interiors and well integrated exterior spaces, Ahmed
Bin Rashid school is designed to provide its students with the
best and most comfortable learning experience.
The school is an integral part of the government’s emphasis
to promote education in the emirate. Apart from the spacious
classrooms, library and science labs, the G+1 school is
provided with modern amenities like a swimming pool,
playground, multi-purpose hall, computer labs, language lab,
music room and sports hall to ensure an all round development
of the students. The enclosed spaces are designed around
open spaces to ensure social interaction amongst the students
and the teachers. The idea is to promote a good learning
community within the structure as well as to establish a clear
connection between the outdoor and the indoor spaces. The
facilities are provided in order to fulfill all requirements and
needs of a good student life.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect of the
project, and were responsible for all project phases from
the concept design stage to the end of the construction
supervision stage.
Client
Engineer’s Office
BUA
11,572 sq.m.
Type
G+1
School
Status
Complete
Date
2008 - 2011
HATTA SCHOOL FOR BOYS
HATTA, UAE
Designed after historical style of architecture in the United
Arab Emirates, the Hatta School for Boys is another one of
the various model public schools designed by Arif & Bintoak
for the Engineer’s Office. This G+1 storey compound
is comprised of twenty four spacious classrooms, three
state of the art laboratories, four epic activity rooms, a
multipurpose hall and a large canteen.
Furthermore, in order to provide the students with an
optimum learning and spatial experience, numerous
interior and exterior courtyards and pockets were
introduced into the design. While the local style for this
school aims to make a distinct statement for the institution
in Hatta, it reflects the architectural heritage of the region
with wind towers and local massing structures that use
the traditional earthy color schemes of the UAE’s historical
Architecture. Aesthetically, the architectural theme was
designed to bring a strong cultural value for the school.
The interior spaces of the school are laced with a peaceful
white color, in order to provide the students with a serene
learning experience.The spacious design gives students
a good enough area to explore and have a Z life within
school grounds.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect
of the project, and were responsible for all project
phases from the concept design stage to the end of the
construction supervision stage
Client
Engineer’s Office
BUA
9,266 sq.m.
Type
1B+G+1
School
Status
Complete
Date
2007 - 2010
HAMDAN BIN RASHID BOYS SCHOOL
AL WARQA - DUBAI, UAE
Client
Engineer’s Office
BUA
11,901 sq.m.
Type
1B+G+1
School
Status
Complete
Date
2007 - 2010
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Boys School is an educational compound comprises of 26 classrooms, 7 laboratories,
3 activity rooms, a multipurpose hall and a large canteen. The classrooms and other spaces are arranged
around generous circulation spaces, with various pockets for student activity.
The classical style of the building requested by the client adds a strong sense of a public institution to the scheme.
It also defines the boundaries and allows a safe environment for students to grow within. The inner courtyard
gives an indoor / outdoor feel and encourages students to use and explore the circulation spaces and pockets
and to establish a well organized sense of community within the school. The connection between interior and
exterior spaces is also encouraged by providing numerous exterior courtyards and classrooms. However, in
order to ensure the comfort of the students, natural and mechanical shading techniques were provided in the
design of this project.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect of the project, and were responsible for all project
phases from the concept design stage to the end of the construction supervision stage.
AL SALAM GIRLS SCHOOL
AL BARSHA - DUBAI, UAE
Client
Engineer’s Office
BUA
11,408 sq.m.
Type
1B+G+1
School
Status
Complete
Date
2007 - 2010
Inspired by the Mediterranean style of architecture, Al Salam
Girls School plays an essential part of the government’s
emphasis to promote education in the Emirate.
With numerous floor to ceiling windows on the facades, interior
gardens and exterior plazas, the school’s design emphasizes
the importance of the relationship between exterior and interior
spaces, encourages the students to partake in outdoor activities
and promotes the significance for a sense of community within
the school system. In order to meet the highest standards
of education and meet the student’s educational needs, the
school is equipped with spacious classrooms, library and
science labs, swimming pool, playground, multi-purpose hall,
computer labs, language lab, music room and sports hall to
ensure an all round development of the students.
Arif & Bintoak were the lead consultant and architect of the
project, and were responsible for all project phases from
the concept design stage to the end of the construction
supervision stage.
