Inspired by the desert winds, Arquitectonica soaring high in UAE

Design Statement by Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Arquitectonica

Mr. C Residences Downtown Dubai

From Sheikh Zayed Road to the soaring clouds above stands the 71-storey Mr. C Residences Downtown, conceptualized to convey elegance through its slender and sleek façade. Inspired by the desert winds, the prism curves gently in section. A delicate yet powerful juxtaposition. This striking undulation transforms into a series of volumes, reminiscent of a totem, creating a journey through a vertical city which culminates in a breathtaking rooftop destination. 

Commencing the arrival experience, one passes a gourmet cafe toward a shaded drop-off that leads to a stately double-height lobby atrium. A podium intersects the composition, concealed within the tower skin. Atop resides the luxurious deck complete with pools, cabanas, and recreation areas amidst a vegetated oasis. The wellness resort narrative evolves through the expansive spa, fitness complex, and a one-of-a-kind indoor running track. 

Residents are guaranteed dramatic perspectives of the Burj Khalifa, while low-rise open vistas grant boundless views across the Gulf from their private terraces. Each unit has been meticulously designed to provide a minimum of two exposures to light and air. Upon the higher floors, units are combined to accommodate larger residences. 

As it reaches its peak, the building gracefully blends into the sky. This fading profile reveals a collection of expansive terraces serving a selection of sky villas and multilevel penthouses, each with their own pool.  

Embodying a modern spirit, Mr. C Downtown demands and captivates attention, ushering in a new wave of architectural innovation along Dubai’s most popular street. A continuation of the Mr. C legacy, the second for the brand in the Middle East, affording residents a plethora of luxury living experiences.