COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE PROJECTS


Project Name: West Bay Villa

Client: STC - Qatar Co. W.L.L
Contract Value: Undisclosed
Contract Duration: February 2011 - August 2011

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
External works package to villa redevelopment in Qatar involving the installation of all the finished surfaces including stone paving, timber decking using recycled materials, swimming pool cladding, water feature construction, outdoor kitchen area and rest zones.

The project also involves the detailed design and construction of two villa rooftop majlis, one main ground floor majlis and a dressing room attached to the villa wall that connects to the first floor living areas.

A full M & E installation package is included for Majlis, pool, water features and extensive outdoor lighting.


Project Name: HHHR TOWERS
Client: SHEIKH BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM
Contract Value: AED 440,000.00
Contract Duration: November 2009 - February 2010

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
Hardscape cladding to planter walls on five levels of a seventy floor residential tower, adjacent to the Sheikh Zayed Road.

Lightweight growing medium is to be installed to the insitu constructed planters and attractive planting provides restful courtyard gardens for residential and commercial benefit.

A range of playground equipment is to be installed to cater for all ages, and lighting and irrigation schemes complete the multi level project.

Ongoing maintenance will be provided to ensure successfully establishment of the scheme.

Main Contractor:
AL AHAMDIAH CONTRACTS AND TRADING CO LLC
P.O. Box 2596
Dubai, U.A.E


Project Name: MASDAR INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Client: MASDAR INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Contract Value: AED 4,750,000.00
Contract Duration: August 2009 to December 2009

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
Blakedown International LLC are working on the world's first carbon neutral, zero waste city to be entirely powered by renewable energy. Once complete it will house 40,000 people with no greenhouse gas emissions and no waste.

Blakedown are the landscape contractors on the project, installing 15,000 m2 of sourced sustainable paving throughout the podium deck, with semi mature tree planting, extensive shrub planting and complimentary street furniture.

An environmental friendly irrigation system is to be installed with power provided entirely by solar energy.

A 12 month maintenance program has been set in place to ensure the project establishes successfully.



Project Name: EMIRATES IDENTITY AUTHORITY

Client: EMIRATES IDENTITY AUTHORITY
Contract Value: AED 200,000.00
Contract Duration: August 2009 - October 2009

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
Design, supply and installation of the soft landscaping and irrigation scheme for the new Emirates Identity Authority office complex in Al-Ain.

The project involved detail coordination with the building contractor to ensure the project was completed on time, and that the complex irrigation system proves effective in encouraging rapid plant growth .

Lighting bollards were fabricated and supplied for client installation at a later date.


Project Name: SIMBA TOYS

Client: SIMBA TOYS
Contract Value: AED 108.000.00
Contract Duration: April 2009 - May 2009

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
A new toy factory required the services of Blakedown International Landscaping LLC to supply and install a basic but effective landscape scheme to the external property areas.

Designed by Kamphausen and Kamphausen LLC architects, the plants were installed in to sweet soil with a subsurface irrigation system to provide the 'life support'.

A twelve month maintenance program has been put in place to ensure successful establishment.


Project Name: IBIS HOTEL

Client: MOHAMMED ABDUL RAHIM AL ALI / API IBIS HOTEL
Contract Value: AED 1,200,000.00
Contract Duration: October 2008 - December 2008

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
Design enhancement and development through to installation of a hard and soft landscape scheme to the public open space areas of a new hotel in Al Barsha area of Dubai, for the Accor Group.

Precast and insitu fabricated concrete planters of varying heights have been installed with complimentary planting into light weight planting medium.

Teak finish sandstone tiles and concrete pavors cover the pedestrian areas, and sixty spot lights illuminate the open space allowing access for guests at night as well as during daylight hours.

A block paved driveway is provided at the entrance to the hotel, and a full irrigation system completes the project.

Main Contractor:
DUTCO BALFOUR BEATTY LLC
P.O.Box 8944
Dubai
UAE



Project Name: AL MUTEENA

Client: AL GHURAIR REAL ESTATE L.L.C.
Contract Value: AED 400,000.00
Contract Duration: September 2008 - December 2008

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
Development of the landscape design and full construction of two roof garden terraces and a courtyard atrium, to a new residential tower block in Deira for Al Ghurair Real Estate L.L.C.

Planters constructed on the roof terrace, lined and water proofed, contain a colourful collection of trees and shrubs illuminated by spot lights throughout.

Following a drainage system installation, the surfaces were paved with beige sandstone and loose pebbles to complement the planting.

An irrigation system has been installed to ensure the success of the soft landscaping.

Finally three shade canopies are installed to cover the terrace and swimming pool and a twelve months maintenance programme set in place.


Project Name: ABU HAIL MAJLIS

Client: AL GHURAIR REAL ESTATE CO L.L.C.
Contract Value: AED 130,000.00
Contract Duration: September 2008 - October 2008

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
Supply and installation of a softscape scheme at the client's private property in Abu Hail.

The scheme designed by the clients own in house design team in conjunction with Blakedown, includes the planting of Strelitzia, Canna, Bougainvillea and other flowering shrubs, along with Washingtonia palms and a lawn of Paspalum grass.

An irrigation system has been installed to all zones, and a twelve month maintenance programme put in place to ensure the scheme establishes successfully.



Project Name: Z NETWORK TV

Client: PAN ASIA INFRASTRUCTURE LTD.
Contract Value: AED 310,000.00
Contract Duration: November 07 - August 08

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
A prestigious courtyard landscape complete with amphitheatre for Goldline Contracting at Zee Tower in the Media City area of Dubai.

Works involved extensive cobbled walkways with raised sandstone terrace, surrounded by bespoke marble amphitheatre with an elevated glass and marble feature stage to provide a platform for future functions.

The entire stage is surrounded by a unique water wall feature with complimentary softscape planting using material chosen for its architecturally dramatic effect.

Lighting for night time illumination, and a full irrigation scheme complete the landscape project which provides an idyllic setting for users of these pristine offices.

Main Contractor:
GOLDLINE CONTRACTING LLC
Po Box 1973
Dubai
UAE


Project Name: DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

Client: DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC
Contract Value: AED 110,000.00
Contract Duration: September 2007 - January 2008

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:
Blakedown have designed and built this simple yet dramatic scheme on a busy roundabout in Dubai Investments Park.

Infill of the existing barren landform by the placement and sculpting of spoil has significantly changed the area and has created three attractive turf mounds planted atop with 6m high palms. A large quantity of variable sized crushed rock was used to form a "Dry Wadi", meandering between the green slopes and a detailed irrigation system was designed and installed into the scheme with the source of water coming from a connection to a 600mm live high pressure water main beneath the site.

The remaining area was extensively soiled with planting medium and a simple but effective collection of plant material placed to compliment the "Wadi" providing colourful swathes of Pennisetum and Altemanthera.

Overall Blakedown have provided their client with a distinctive scheme to make a statement in this fast developing area of Dubai.