The new BEEAH Group headquarters is one of four ZHA projects shortlisted for @ThePlanMag Award 2022. Public voting now open via link in bio. . The @BEEAHUAE headquarters’ design responds to its environment as a series of interconnecting ‘dunes’ orientated and shaped to optimize local climatic conditions. Embedded within its context of Sharjah’s Al Sajaa desert, the design echoes the surrounding landscape shaped by prevailing winds into sand dunes and ridges. . Ensuring all internal spaces are provided with ample daylight and views while limiting the quantity of glazing exposed to the intense desert sun, the headquarters’ two primary ‘dunes’ house the public and management departments together with the administrative zone that interconnect via a central courtyard, defining an oasis within the building which is integral to its natural ventilation strategy. . Designed for LEED Platinum operations to achieve net zero, the headquarters incorporates a high percentage of locally procured materials including GRC panels reducing solar gain, on-site water treatment to filtrate waste water and minimise consumption, and its solar farm charges Tesla battery packs to meet the building’s energy demand throughout each day and night. The building’s smart management system automatically adjusts lighting and temperature depending on occupancy and time of day. . #ZahaHadidArchitects delivered the @BEEAHhq in collaboration with @Atelier_Ten, @Buro_Happold, @matthewssouthwestemea, Al Futtaim Construction & Engineering. . #UAE #architecture #zahahadid #zahahadidarchitects