Located in Dubai’s Business Bay, The Langham is a mixed-use hotel and serviced apartment building situated at the edge of a new waterfront with views of the Burj Khalifa. The design is sculpted to absord as much of the magnificent views of the surrounding area as possible. The design takes shape in the form of two objects which are split - one contains the hotel, and the other, the serviced apartments. The two elements are linked via a floating plinth which serves as an elevated garden accessible to both.

Wrapping each of the volumes is a continuous balcony, providing outdoor space for each apartment and hotel suite. In order to mitigate the extreme climate of Dubai’s summers, these balconies act as a double skin. Louvers propagate the balustrades providing shading, and minimizing solar heat gain, while maintaining unobstructed views through meticulous placement.

The developer Omniyat selected Starwood luxury collection as the operator of the hotel and residences.

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