{"id":81437,"date":"2025-10-20T15:10:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T12:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=81437"},"modified":"2025-10-20T15:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T12:10:14","slug":"mered-and-herzog-de-meuron-launch-architectural-masterpiece-on-abu-dhabis-waterfront","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2025\/10\/20\/mered-and-herzog-de-meuron-launch-architectural-masterpiece-on-abu-dhabis-waterfront\/","title":{"rendered":"MERED and Herzog &amp; de Meuron launch architectural masterpiece on Abu Dhabi\u2019s waterfront"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mered.ae\/\">\u00a0MERED,<\/a> the award-winning international developer, has partnered with <strong>Herzog &amp; de Meuron<\/strong> to design its landmark waterfront development on Al Reem Island. The Swiss architectural practice, recipient of the Pritzker Prize and the RIBA Royal Gold Medal, is renowned for projects that balance cultural heritage with bold contemporary design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this project, the firm will bring its signature vision to one of Abu Dhabi\u2019s most exclusive waterfront locations, offering sweeping views of the Azure Lagoon and the sea, Al Reem skyline and Saadiyat Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Herzog &amp; de Meuron portfolio includes some of the most influential architectural projects of the 21st century, such as the Tate Modern in London, 56 Leonard Street (the Jenga Tower) in New York, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, the Beijing National Stadium (Bird\u2019s Nest), the M+ Museum in Hong Kong, 1111 Lincoln Road in Miami, Mandarin Oriental on Como lake, and Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli in Milan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 600 projects across more than 40 countries, Herzog &amp; de Meuron are celebrated for their precision, approach to sustainability, and a deep respect for urban and cultural context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mered\u2019s upcoming project, Riviera Residences will feature over 400 elegantly designed apartments and 12 exclusive villas, including sky villas, ocean villas, and a penthouse. For this landmark development, Herzog &amp; de Meuron drew inspiration from Abu Dhabi\u2019s pearl-diving heritage, expressed through shimmering mother-of-pearl fa\u00e7ades that capture natural light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design resonates both locally and internationally and creates a strong sense of place. The amenities interiors and lobby, designed by Herzog &amp; de Meuron, are elegant, functional, and thoughtfully detailed, with a unique appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature is at the heart of the development, with landscaped gardens, towering trees, and serene green spaces creating a lush oasis. Residents will enjoy a collection of world-class amenities, including four stunning swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, dedicated indoor and outdoor yoga areas, wellness spaces, a padel court, table tennis, and an ice bath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indoor and outdoor lounges with fireplaces and family areas provide spaces for relaxation, leisure, and socializing. Riviera Residences will also feature one of the region\u2019s most luxurious promenades, lined with greenery and home to caf\u00e9s, fine dining, and boutique retail, all overlooking the sea and Al Reem skyline, with easy access to the island\u2019s pristine beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Olga Bolshanina, partner of Herzog de Meuron, commented<\/em><\/strong><em>: \u201cRiviera Residences is an ambitious project of a human scale that embodies the aspirations of its context \u2014 an extension of a dynamic global community and the beginning of a vibrant neighborhood. Developed from the inside out, it is composed of floating slabs and stacked rooms \u2014 some fully glazed, others with distinctive bay windows \u2014 offering a variety of spatial experiences and degrees of privacy. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Aggregated together, these \u2018houses in the sky\u2019 define a vertical neighborhood that balances individuality and collective life. To anchor the project on its site, we created a new typology \u2014 an antithesis to conventional podium parking \u2014 a terraced landscape that integrates parking, courtyard villas, gardens, retail, and multiple amenities into a cohesive whole. Stepping slabs mediate between street and bay, creating a human scale, while dense indigenous vegetation and water elements establish a unique microclimate for the community of residents.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, commented: <\/em><\/strong><em>\u201cEvery element of Riviera Residences carefully balances the city\u2019s heritage with bold, unique architectural design. The dynamic symmetry of the layouts offers a variety of options, so every resident can find a home that suits their lifestyle. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Working with Herzog &amp; de Meuron, whose architectural vision is recognized globally, allows us to create something truly unique. We\u2019re confident this project will raise the bar for waterfront living in the capital.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Al Reem Island is part of the Abu Dhabi Global Market and home to high-quality infrastructure, international schools, Grade-A offices, advanced healthcare facilities, and vibrant leisure options. Off-plan property weighted average prices rose by 38% year-on-year during Q2 2025, underscoring investor confidence in its long-term value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highly anticipated project will launch in November 2025. 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