Canadian-based architectural design and intellectual property licensor – Moon World Resorts Inc (MWR) is all set to create a masterpiece in Dubai.
Read an exclusive interview with MWR’s Co-Founders Sandra G Matthews and Michael R Henderson about the making of this ultra-luxurious Moon project in Dubai.
1. What exactly were the client’s requirements?
Moon World Resorts Inc. acts as project IP licensor, creative directors and delivery agents. MOON is a turnkey delivery project. Client (Regional Licensee) input minimal. Project delivered with all component operators in place.
2. What is the size of the project?
Approximately 5.5m square feet – 516k square meters / height AGL 1000ft – 305m / sphere diameter 850ft – 259m.
3. What is the commercial design concept of the resort
Unique fully integrated mega-scale destination resort incorporating multiple components. Signature attraction based on the delivery of space tourism to the masses. 435,600 square feet / 40,469 square meter authentic lunar surface built out with an active lunar colony.
4. Can you give us execution process?
12 months pre-development program / 48 month build out. Single phase project.
5. Any major challenges faced?
Scale, building materials , sustainability, hvac, people movement, life safety, parking, foot fall, technology, site issues, guest experience, permits and approvals……
6. How did you overcome those challenges?
Recruit a cohesive brilliant team comprised of the bestin Architecture, Engineering, Design, Art, Education, Longevity Wellbeing, Environmental stewardship etc.
7. How did you bifurcate various areas such as space/rooms/malls etc?
Complex but seamless. Horizontal and vertical people movement systems throughout (note, no “mall” within MOON, boutique store section only)
8. What are the materials used/construction process?
Concrete, glass, steel, carbon fibre composite.
8. Drumrolls to the outcome…
Unique superstructure designed to welcome 10m+ annual guests. A game changer, a disrupter. Worlds most environmentally sensitive mega scale destination resort.
9. Any quote you would like to add/highlight on its architecture?
MOON will become a masterpiece of Architecture, Engineering, Design and Art, it will be a “Building of Global Significance.”