Rem600 City on the Gulf: Koolhaas Lays Out a Grand Urban Experiment in DubaiAn architect and urban designer, Rem Koolhaas’ concept of the “generic city” created years ago may finally get the chance to be constructed in Dubai as a 1.5 billion square foot project called Waterfront City.
It will be like picking up a section of Manhattan and placing it on an artificial island just off the Persian Gulf, balancing elements of unique construction, such as the 44-story sphere, with rows of towering skyscrapers. This bold statement would establish Dubai as the center for urban experimentation and one of the world’s fastest growing metropolises.

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