RW Armstrong provided design and management services for First Abu Dhabi – Shams, a mixed-use development of 6 towers on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

The development consists of 4 residential towers with 52-57 storeys, 2 smaller mixed-use towers and the associated podium/basement that includes office, retail and parking. Both “Aurora” and “Dari” each consist of two high-rise residential towers reaching more than 200m high; all four residential towers comprise of apartments ranging from one – four bedrooms. Both projects will also include their own smaller commercial tower of 11 floors for “Aurora” and 7 floors for “Dari”.

With over 300,000 sq.m. of residential ground floor area, more than 9,200 sq.m. of office space and more than 9,900 sq.m. of retail, this development provides a place to live, work, shop and play.

As the lead consultant, RW Armstrong managed the development of the concept design involving the expertise of world-class architecture and engineering firms. The concept phase was completed in five weeks, utilizing resources in Asia, Middle East, and North America.

RW Armstrong will continue to manage this project from design and development through construction administration.