ABU DHABI PLAZA
Nur Sultan (Astana)
Abu Shabi Plaza – Nur Sultan (Astana)
The tallest tower in Central Asia at its completion in 2020, Abu Dhabi Plaza’s Main Tower is 382m tall and 78 storeys.
From an original Norman Foster concept, the design encompasses 5 towers across a 45,000m2 footprint. Combining hotel, residential, retail and office accommodation in 550,000m2, Abu Dhabi Plaza is the epitome of a modern mixed-use development in Central Asia.
The apartments atop the main tower provide 360o views across the steppe landscape.
Client Abu Dhabi Plaza Eurasia.
Architect HKR
Project Director Bill Parker
Deputy PD & Commercial Director Nicos Papandreou
Technical Director Matthew J. Esther
Contract Value 1.1B USD
Contractor Arabtec – CCC JV
Contract Form Design Construct
As Project Director Bill was responsible for the total management and planning of the design-construct phase of delivery. Nicos was responsible for all commercial aspects of the procurement and contracting process, including local government liaison. Matthew was responsible for the re-design multi-disciplinary consultant team who converted the concept design into a solution that focussed on constructability and optimisation.