Everything about Mamsha Palm by Aldar Properties is designed to command attention. The flowing, organic architecture by renowned Japanese architect Koichi Takada, the enriching environment in the heart of Saadiyat Island’s burgeoning cultural district, and the luxurious yet sustainable features of the residences all ensure that this will be the most extraordinary property in Abu Dhabi when it is completed in 2027. Let’s begin with the building itself, with its low-rise, biophilic shape exemplifying the award-winning work of Sydney-based Takada.
Known for his holistic structures that pay homage to nature, Takada has been acclaimed for his Upper House in Brisbane, with its “twisting roots” that rise 33 stories, and the “architectural forest” of the Solar Trees Marketplace in Shanghai. For Mamsha Palm, the architect has created a striking façade of undulating rooflines and verandas that mirror the efficiency and serenity of the natural world, supported by columns that rise from the earth like slender tree trunks. Mamsha Palm’s location is equally noteworthy, just steps away from the white sands of Soul Beach, which stretches for a kilometer along the turquoise Persian Gulf, as well as the Mamsha promenade, with its complement of lively shops and restaurants.
The project is also conveniently close to internationally distinguished museums that define the growing cultural district. The Louvre Abu Dhabi, designed by Jean Nouvel, opened in 2017; the Guggenheim Abu Dha.
