RP One Tower, Dubai (RP Global Development)
As part of AtkinsRéalis, I contributed to the landscape design and documentation of RP One — a high‑rise tower project in Dubai that demanded both creative vision and technical precision. The project involved podium and rooftop landscapes, balancing aesthetics with functionality in a dense urban context.
🌱 Vision & Scope
Create a distinctive tower landscape identity that enhances the architectural presence of RP One.
Integrate climate‑responsive planting strategies suitable for podiums and rooftop microclimates.
Deliver presentation, schematic, and construction documentation packages to support smooth project delivery.
Ensure design quality while adapting to client requirements and budget constraints.
🏗️ Key Contributions
Podium & Rooftop Landscapes – Designed planting palettes and hardscape layouts tailored to shallow soil profiles and rooftop conditions.
Species Selection – Applied drought‑tolerant species such as Bougainvillea, Aloe, Agave, ornamental grasses (Pennisetum setaceum), Oleander, Date Palm, and native Acacia to ensure resilience and reduced irrigation demand.
Client Adaptation – Responded to client’s request to reduce planting by streamlining the palette, focusing on native/adaptive species, and enhancing hardscape detailing.
Multidisciplinary Coordination – Collaborated with architects and engineers to integrate landscape elements seamlessly into the tower’s design.
Documentation – Produced detailed working drawings, IFC packages, and presentation materials for stakeholder approvals.
Sustainability Measures – Embedded water‑efficient irrigation strategies and resilient materials to withstand Dubai’s climate.
🌍 Impact
The RP One Tower landscape demonstrates how high‑rise projects can integrate sustainability, aesthetics, and functionality within constrained urban settings. By balancing reduced planting with enhanced hardscape detailing, the project delivered a resilient, visually impactful rooftop and podium landscape that aligned with client priorities while maintaining design integrity.