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Emirates Woman
a day ago
- Business
- Emirates Woman
Lumena by Omniyat is the newest architectural wonder set to redefine workspaces in Dubai
Meet Lumena by OMNIYAT—the city's newest ultra-luxury commercial development and co-working space. Fresh off the success of Enara's headline-making debut, OMNIYAT has recently unveiled its most ambitious commercial statement yet: a 48-storey sculptural tower designed to be more than a workplace. With a targeted completion in 2029, Lumena is imagined as an icon of spatial innovation and biophilic design set to add to the Dubai skyline views and pave the way for future-forward ways of working. 'Lumena is the future of commercial real estate in Dubai. With its location, design, and integrated amenities, we are creating a new paradigm for commercial real estate that aligns with how the next generation of leaders wants to work and live. Leveraging technology, innovation, and future-proof design, LUMENA's sculpted form reflects both architectural brilliance and the effortless flow of ideas, ambition, and enterprise. This exceptional project reflects OMNIYAT's ongoing commitment to shaping the commercial landmarks of tomorrow,' says Mahdi Amjad, Founder and Executive Chairman at OMNIYAT. Architecturally, Lumena is striking with its slender profile featuring cantilevered forms and a multi-faceted facade. Inside, 91 meticulously designed shell-and-core office units, from full floors to boutique-scale spaces, offer flexible formats flooded with light and panoramic views. Natural materials, double-height glazing, and subtle textural cues bring an understated calm to the corporate domain. But what truly sets Lumena apart is its curation of amenities that rival luxury hotels. From the private-access Executive Club and Sky Pool to the wellness suite and Sky Theatre – a first for a commercial tower in Dubai – the environment is human-centric and the experience is anything but conventional. Concierge services extend to lifestyle bookings, wellness support, and even private shopping. Technologically, the tower is targeted to achieve Platinum status certifications across LEED, WELL Building™, WiredScore, and SmartScore, to make Lumena a global benchmark for sustainability and smart design. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The 3rd Tallest Office Building in Hong Kong Central Plaza Awarded 4 Platinum Building Certifications
Acknowledgement as a Green and Sustainable Grade-A Office BuildingCommitted to Optimising Service Quality in a Comfortable Environment HONG KONG, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Plaza in Wan Chai is pleased to announce it has been awarded Platinum Rating in three environmental and sustainability related certificates. It also proudly received a Platinum ranking from WiredScore –a leading organisation in assessing building technology. – testament to Central Plaza's efforts in improving and upgrading its building facilities and system technologies with modern, greener and smarter offerings as well as staying abreast the wellbeing of its tenants. Central Plaza Moves with the Times to Embrace Environmentally Sustainable Goals; Achieves BEAM PLUS & LEED in Platinum Recognitions Central Plaza is committed to keeping up with the times by upgrading the quality of its property and creating Grade-A offices that meet the same energy efficiency standards as new buildings. Central Plaza received the BEAM Plus Platinum as well as Platinum recognition by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) – the most recognised green building rating system globally. The BEAM Plus certification demonstrates a high level of sustainability measures in all aspects of management, operation and maintenance; while the LEED Platinum recognition demonstrates excellence in waste reduction and energy efficiency, confirming Central Plaza's achievements in upgrading its building facilities with sustainable goals in mind. In the past 5 years, electricity consumption and carbon dioxide emissions at Central Plaza have been reduced by 10 and 30%respectively; and water consumption has been reduced by 24.4%. Central Plaza continuously monitors its energy consumption and promotes a number of measures in resource efficiency. These include the adoption of water-cooled chillers and electricity-free cooling paint, which significantly reduces energy consumption and has the highest platinum rating in The CIC Green Product Certification. Conventional lighting is replaced with efficient LED lighting; while continuously running escalators are replaced by those that only service on demand; and automatic sensing taps with low flow rate now take the place of manual taps. Central Plaza Now a Quadruple Platinum-Recognition Holder Its People-Oriented Ethos Garnered Certifications from WELL CORE and WiredScore, Promoting Tenant Well-being and Anticipating Future Needs Central Plaza provides the best working environment for its tenants; it also implements an ongoing measurement of contaminant data to educate and empower occupants about their environmental quality in order to create a sustainable and healthy workspace environment. Central Plaza's People-Oriented ethos was awarded the WELL CORE Certification in recognition of features and practices to protect human health and well being – an acknowledgement that covers a number of physical and mental health concepts that enhance tenant comfort. Central Plaza also achieved Platinum for WiredScore, a digital leader in building technology company assessment. It ensures that the future needs of organisations are met with office spaces featuring excellent technological facilities, further strengthening Central Plaza's position as the leading Grade-A office building in Hong Kong. Together with 'Green Building Environmental Assessment Method' (BEAM Plus) and 'Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design' (LEED), Central Plaza has officially become a Grade-A office with "Quadruple Platinum" building certifications. Diversified Global Enterprises Set Up Office in Wan Chai's Prime Location Central Plaza is a Grade-A office building located in the core business district of Wan Chai North; it is now the 3rd tallest office building in Hong Kong and a key landmark in the city. Central Plaza enjoys a premium location with excellent accessibility, connected to MTR Exhibition Centre Station and Wan Chai Station by a 3-minute walk; it also offers panoramic views of the Victoria Harbour on most floors, attracting a number of consulates in Hong Kong, as well as multinational corporations, public listed companies and local business organisations from different industries such as finance and investments, insurance, legal, accounting, energy, IT, electronics, media and real estate, testament to its panache in catering to the diverse the needs of companies in different sizes and different business natures as well the needs of both traditional and innovative industries. Central Plaza's efforts in Promoting Sustainability Garner it "Quadruple Platinum" Building Certifications Provide our tenants with a full range of the most comfortable and quality services and working environments Central Plaza is committed to energy conservation. The challenges of achieving "Quadruple Platinum" building certifications for the 1992-built Central Plaza are relatively greater than those of newly completed buildings. Yet, Central Plaza continues to keep pace with the times and strives to maintain the quality of Grade-A offices so to provide a more desirable working environment for its tenants. A representative from Central Plaza says, "As one of the Grade-A offices in the heart of Hong Kong's commercial districts, Central Plaza has long been devoted to optimising and improving building operations and facilities, continually upgrading our existing system and technologies, as well as striving for sustainable goals. Our 'Quadruple Platinum' recognition is the fuel and drive to our sustainable development and to provide our tenants with a full range of the most comfortable and quality services and working environments for the years to come." About Central Plaza Central Plaza, developed by a joint venture partnership comprising The Sino Group and Sun Hung Kai Properties, is a 75-storey Grade A office building with a 3-storey basement parking lot, totalling a height of approximately 374m. Along with the Annex, it offers approximately 1.18 million square feet of lettable space. Central Plaza stands majestically in Wan Chai North's core business district and offering magnificent views of Victoria Harbour. Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Centre and a number of five-star hotels are just located within the vicinity. Central Plaza enjoys a premium location with excellent accessibility, connected to MTR Exhibition Centre Station and Wan Chai Station by a 3-minute walk. The MTR directly connects Lo Wu Control Point and Lok Ma Chau Control Point. Commuters can travel to all destinations in Hong Kong and Mainland China conveniently. The transportation network spans the entire city that making it convenient to travel to various border crossings and airport. Please download high-resolution images here: The above press release was distributed by Above The Line PR on behalf of Central Plaza. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Central Plaza
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Business Standard
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
DLF to Tata Realty: Real estate majors begin checking in digital ratings
Multinational tenants demand ratings based on digital connectivity, readiness of buildings New Delhi Listen to This Article Real estate majors like DLF, House of Hiranandani, Tata Realty and others have begun digital rating of their commercial properties, with multinational tenants demanding ratings based on digital connectivity and readiness of buildings so as to meet their ESG compliance and sustainability goals. 'We realised that some of the larger American tenants wanted to know our WiredScore, which is a score on the digital connectivity of the buildings. So, three buildings have now got a WiredScore 'Platinum' rating and now we have asked the institute to rate all our buildings across our portfolio,' said Sriram Khattar, vice-chairman and managing director,
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Skanska constructs commercial office development Botanic Place in Cambridge, UK, for GBP 199M, about SEK 2.6 billion
STOCKHOLM, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with Railpen for construction and mechanical and electrical engineering services for the commercial office development Botanic Place in Cambridge, UK. The contract is worth GBP 199M, about SEK 2.6 billion, and will be included in the order bookings for Europe in the second quarter of 2025. The Botanic Place project is part of an overall investment by Railpen worth GBP 242M. The two-building development will create approximately 31,000 square meters (approximately 333,000 sq ft) of workspace. The project also includes restoring the building shell of the former Flying Pig pub. Botanic Place will feature 3,700 square meters (40,000 sq ft) of terraces on multiple levels designed for both private and communal use, enhancing connectivity and community interaction. Botanic Place aims to meet high operational and environmental standards, targeting BREEAM Outstanding, WELL `Platinum', and WiredScore `Platinum' ratings. Construction has commenced and is expected to be completed by early 2028. For further information please contact: Matthew Woodhouse, Senior Communications Business Partner, Skanska UK, tel +44 739 209 8683 Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska Group, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94 Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99 This and previous releases can also be found at This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: 20250522 UK Botanic Place Railpen - Botanic Place 1 Railpen - Botanic Place 2 View original content: SOURCE Skanska Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
ME Construction
10-03-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Arada awards $165mn contract to build the first phase of Arada Central Business District
Construction Arada awards $165mn contract to build the first phase of Arada Central Business District By The business park's full master plan features 40 office blocks, employee-friendly elements and landscaped 'green spine' Arada has awarded a contract valued at US $165mn to build the first phase of the Arada Central Business District (CBD). Billed as the 'commercial centre for Sharjah', the CBD will take shape in the developer's $9.52bn Aljada mega project. The contract for construction has been awarded to Modern Building Contracting Company (MBCC). Works are expected to begin on the first cluster of Arada CBD immediately, with completion and handover scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. In total, the cluster will feature 812,000sqft of Grade A leasable space, as well as 1,666 parking spaces, 76,000sqft of landscaped green space, and 26,500sqft of retail space. Each office also benefits from smart technology as part of Aljada's overall smart city programme, employing next-generation solutions for everything from waste and traffic management to the circular economy and smart lighting. The eight smart blocks included in the first phase include Arada's headquarters, a nine-floor building that will introduce a new workplace for the master developer's 1,500 staff. Arada's headquarters contains extensive facilities including an accessible roof for events, an amphitheatre, ground floor café and staff restaurant. A grand atrium that reaches from the ground floor to the roof will connect all of Arada's departments both visually and physically, said a statement from the developer. 'Since the launch of Arada CBD, we've seen strong investor demand for commercial space within this impressive business park, in line with the overall performance of the sector in the UAE. With its contemporary urban architecture, facilities designed to enable and inspire workforces and excellent connectivity in close proximity to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, international airports in both Sharjah and Dubai and the upcoming Etihad Rail station, Arada CBD is set to play a leading role in Sharjah's future economy,' said Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada. The signature feature of Arada CBD is the 'green spine,' a forest park that runs the length of the district, featuring shaded walkways, an amphitheatre, and green rooftop terraces on most buildings. It also includes a variety of cafés, dining venues, and retail spaces, complemented by extensive parking. In total, the 40 smart buildings in Arada CBD incorporate prime leasable space, setting a new standard for sustainability and connectivity. Arada is aiming for all buildings in Arada CBD to achieve LEED, WiredScore and SmartScore certification when the district is completed, in a first for the Sharjah market. LEED is a globally recognised green building rating system, while WiredScore and SmartScore are internationally recognised standards for digital connectivity and smart buildings. Around 30% of Aljada's 25,000 homes are now completed, alongside entertainment, retail, educational, and sporting attractions and amenities, including the SABIS International School–Aljada, the Wellfit Madar flagship gym, the Zad food truck park, Aljada Skate Park, and East Boulevard, the tree-lined avenue filled with shopping and dining experiences. Aljada is Sharjah's largest project, transforming the Emirate with its residential districts and hospitality, entertainment, sports, education and healthcare facilities—all set within a walkable, green community.
