LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
www.verdaus.com
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS
Since 2004 Verdaus have delivered landscape
consultancy services for some of the highest profile
projects in the Gulf. Today we are one of the longest
established landscape consultancies in the region.
We advise our clients on how best to invest in the
development of external areas. Our experience
spans a wide spectrum of projects.
> Residential communities
> Urban centres and waterfronts
> Parks and recreation
> Hotels, resorts and golf courses
> Educational and other campuses
> Streetscapes and plazas
Verdaus offer a complete range of landscape
consultancy services:
> site planning and design
> open space masterplanning
> landscape design, hard and soft landscape,
structures in the landscape, waterfeatures,
landscape lighting, surface drainage
> irrigation design
We are pleased to recently offer additional specialist
services with a focus on developing “green
infrastructure”.
> water sensitive urban design
> phyto-remdiation waste water treatment
(using plants to treat waste water)
The following pages show a selection of our
projects.
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Some of our
Special Services
Verdaus embrace technology to deliver services we think are
special. We would like to share a few case studies with you.
Vehicle Tracking
Analysis
Verdaus analyse vehicle movement for roads, intersections,
car parks, and other vehicular areas. We use purpose
specific software to test special requirements for any type
of vehicle.
This service adds value to projects CASE STUDY 2: PARLIAMENT PARADE
involving vehicular movements where GROUND
standard road and highway geometry A parliamentary parade needed to
guidelines do not apply. accomodate the movement of the
head of state’s vehicle during national
CASE STUDY 1: HOTEL LOBBY ceremonies. Modelling the vehicle
A hotel project had a front entrance movements gave the client confidence
drop-off area compromised by limited that the landscape layout would
space. The hotel lobby was very close to accomodate the planned ceremony for
the front property boundary and elevated the opening of parliament.
above the adjacent road. Verdaus tested
vehicle tracking for a standard tour coach. As a value added service, Verdaus check
The first test was done on the access vehicle circulation requirements for critical
ramp shown on the original drawings. The areas on all our projects.
test demonstrated there was not enough
room on the ramp to accommodate
movement of the coach. By identifying
and resolving this issue at an early stage
of design, Verdaus ensured this critically
important function would meet the
operator’s requirements.
Coordinating
Roads &
Landscape
Verdaus collaborate closely on road design by using the same
software as road engineers. This improves coordination of
landscape and road levels to increase the value of the design
by improving equitable access and delivering integrated
storm water surface drainage solutions.
Verdaus collaborate closely on road CASE STUDY 1: ROAD PROFILES AND
design for low category roads. We use EQUITABLE ACCESS
the same software commonly used by The project was a parliamentary campus.
civil engineers to design road alignments The site was very undulating with large
and profiles. By doing this, we speak the level differences around the property
same language as the road designer. This boundary. Verdaus and the road
improves communication, collaboration engineers worked together to design
and coordination. the road levels that both satisfied road
superelevation requirements and created
Road design often has a major influence the most agreeable relationship with
on a wide range of issues including building finish floor levels. This process
pedestrian access and storm water reduced the need for stair access and so
drainage. Integrating road and landscape improved equitable access and egress
levels creates opportunities to reduce cost between the interior and exterior spaces.
and gain other benefits. as demonstrated
in the case studies. CASE STUDY 2: ROAD CAMBERS AND
SURFACE DRAINAGE
To add further value Verdaus then
integrated the road design with surface
drainage requirements. Road cambers
and flush kerbs facilitated surface
drainage without the need for gullies and
positive drainage. This reduced the cost
both of construction and maintaining a
positive drainage network.
This result brought great satisfaction to
the consultant team and real value for the
project client.
Total
Environment
Modelling
Verdaus combine three dimensional data from digital
elevational data, topgographical surveys, engineering
design levels, and architectural digital models. The result is
a coordinated model of the total environment. We share this
information with the project team early in the design cycle.
We then create topographically accurate design levels and the architectural digital
3D digital models of the proposed model. For the first time in the design
landscape design based on total cycle the challenges created by the
environment model. This gives the client, changes in level were clearly visible to
project team, and other stakeholders a the whole design team. This enabled the
clear representation of the proposed team to work together and quickly deliver
landscape design and the ability to make an integrated and elegant solution. All
changes interactively during concept vehicle access roads were designed to
presentations. Clients have expressed a satisfy both engineering requirements
strong interest and preference for viewing and the aesthetic proporations which
the interactive 3D models rather than were vitally important for a project of this
the traditional plans and sections. By profile.
providing the client with a presentation
format that is easy to understand, required
CASE STUDY 2: PRECISION DESIGN
changes are identified early in the
The project was the opera house situated
design process rather than on site, when
in the nation’s captial city. The building
modifications would be costly and could
was located close to a major expressway.
cause project delays.
A major terrace faced the expressway.
The client was seeking a solution to
CASE STUDY 1: CHALLENGING LEVEL provide a buffer between the terrace
DIFFERENCES and the adjacent expressway. However it
The project was a parliamentary campus was also important to retain views to the
with large levels differences across main building. Views from the building
the site. The footprint for the houses needed to be screened at the lower
of parliament spanned over 400m in level to conceal views of the expressway.
one direction. This created difficulty in Verdaus assembled an integrated digital
providing vehicle access at the required model using as-built surveys, road design
grades. A major road bordered the site levels and the architectural model. We
on three sides constraining possibilities then designed the landscape in three
to change levels along the property dimensions to ensure ground levels
boundary. Verdaus assembled a digital provide the exact visal screening that was
model of the total environment by required. This was demonstrated to the
combining the digital elevational data client’s satisfaction with an interactive
from Google Earth, topographical survey, presentation of the digital model.
contractor’s as-built surveys (the main
contract was in progress), engineers
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projects
VENETO EAST
LANDSCAPE
MASTERPLAN
Project Type
Open space masterplan, streetscape,
mixed-use, waterfront development
Location
Waterfront, Dubai, UAE
Land Area
138 ha / 340 acres
Project Owner
Nakheel PJSC
Appointed By
Nakheel PJSC
Project Brief
Concept design
Schematic design
Detailed design
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GOVERNMENT
PROJECT, OMAN
Verdaus were honoured to be awarded the
landscape consultancy for this highly significant Project Type
project in Oman. Landscape areas and features Parliamentary campus
include a ceremonial plaza, and a clock tower. The
landscape design reflects the monumental scale of Location
the project. Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Land Area
20 ha / 50 acres
Project Owner
Government of Oman
Appointed By
Government of Oman
Project Brief
Preliminary design
Schematic design
Detailed design
Tender design
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BUSINESS BAY
SALES CENTRE
Project Type
Commercial office building
Location
Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Land Area
1 ha / 2.4 acres
Project Owner
Dubai Properties
Lead Consultant
WS Atkins & Partners Overseas
Project Brief
Concept design
Detailed design
Final design
Business Bay is a mixed use precinct surrounding
the extension of the Dubai Creek. Total land area
is approximately 600ha making this a major master
development by the government developer, Dubai
Properties. Verdaus were appointed directly by
Dubai Properties to design the landscape of the
Sales Centre for the master development.
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BUSINESS BAY
EXECUTIVE
TOWERS
Project Type
Extensive landscape podium
Location
Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Land Area
12 ha / 30 acres
Project Owner
Dubai Properties
Lead Consultant
WS Atkins & Partners Overseas
Project Brief
Concept design
Preliminary design
Final design
Tender design
Business Bay is a mixed use precinct surrounding
the extension of the Dubai Creek. Total land area is
approximately 600ha making this a major master
development by the government developer, Dubai
Properties.
Verdaus were appointed directly by Dubai
Properties to design the landscape of the Business
Bay Executive Towers. This development, being the
first release in Buisness Bay by the master developer,
was a highly significant project.
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BUSINESS BAY
EXCUTIVE TOWERS
HOTEL
Project Type
Luxury hotel, landscape podium
Location
Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Land Area
0.5 ha / 1.2 acres
Project Owner
Dubai Properties
Lead Consultant
DAR Consult
Project Brief
Concept design
Detailed Design
Final Design
The Business Bay Executive Towers Hotel is part of
an eleven tower complex. This was the first release
in the Buisness Bay development by the master
developer, Dubai Properties. Verdaus created
three distinct functional areas adjoing the hotel: 1)
swimming pool deck, 2) resturant terrace, and 3)
the “Moon Garden”. These areas were designed to
specifically address the adjoining internal functions.
One of the key contributions of Verdaus was the
strategy for controlling access between the three
main spaces.
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AL FATTAN HOTEL
AND RESIDENCES
Project Type
5-Star hotel and apartments
Location
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Land Area
10 ha / 24 acres
Project Owner
Al Fattan Properties
Lead Consultant
DSA Architects International
Project Brief
Concept design
Detailed design
Final design
The Al Fattan Hotel is located on the tip of the Palm
Jumeirah crescent. This plot, with 270 degree water
views, was one of the highest value plots on the
Palm.
Verdaus captiliised on water views which were a
prominent feature of all key spaces and vistas. The
main pool area was designed as a grand open air
amphitheatre with terraced sun decks overlooking
the beach and swimming pool. Verdaus designed
all external elements including swimming pools,
water features, roads and paving, and shade
structures.
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DUBAI
PROPERTIES HQ
BUILDING
Project Type
Corporate head quaters
Location
Dubai, UAE
Land Area
0.5 ha / 1.2 acres
Project Owner
Dubai Properties
Lead Consultant
Al Gurg Consultants
Project Brief
Concept design
Design development
Construction documentation
Bill of Quantities
Dubai Properties, one of Dubai’s largest government
developers, selected Verdaus to design the
landscape for thier head quarters. The project
included commercial style planting schemes and
two overflow water features at the front entrance.
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LIGHT HOUSE
TOWER IN DIFC
Project Type
Commercial tower
Location
DIFC, Dubai, UAE
Land Area
.25 ha / 1 acres
Project Owner
Dubai International Financial Centre
Lead Consultant
WS Atkins and Partners Overseas
Project Brief
Concept design
Preliminary design
Final design
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DUBAI SILICON
OASIS PHASE 1
Project Type
560 vila complex, 9 recreational parks,
communicty centre
Location
Dubai, UAE
Land Area
55 ha / 135 acres
Project Owner
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Lead Consultant
Archgroup Consultants
Project Brief
Concept design
Preliminary design
Final and Tender design
The first release by the master developer. Residential
community with community centre and nine
pocket parks. Swimming pools, shade structures,
play equiptment, BBQ facilities and picnic shelters.
Streetscape design including road sections and
streetlighting. Involvement in site masterplanning.
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RAK BEACH
RESORT
Project Type
Design competition, luxury hotel and beach
resort
Location
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Land Area
8 ha / 20 acres
Project Owner
Withheld
Lead Consultant
Godwin Austen Johnson
Project Brief
Design competition
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CROWNE PLAZA
HOTEL IN PUNE
Project Type
Hotel and commercial development
Location
Pune, India
Land Area
2.5 ha / 6.1 acres
Project Owner
JHRPL
Lead Consultant
HOK Singapore
Project Brief
Concept design
Preliminary design
Final design
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AUSTRALIA NEW
ZEALAND ISLANDS
“OQYANA”
Project Type
Open space masterplanning
Location
The World, Dubai, UAE
Land Area
40 ha / 100 acres
Project Owner
Nakheel PJSC
Lead Consultant
Woods Bagot Architects
Project Brief
Masterplan
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THE OBEROI
CENTRE, DUBAI
Project Type
Luxury hotel
Location
Dubai, UAE
Land Area
1 ha / 2.6 acres
Project Owner
Rani International
Lead Consultant
DSA Architects International
Project Brief
Concept design
Schematic design
Design development
Construction documentation
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SOHAR
UNIVERSITY
Project Type
University campus, site masterplaning
Location
Sohar, Sultanate of Oman
Land Area
20 ha / 49 acres
Project Owner
Sohar University
Lead Consultant
DesignInc., Australia
Project Brief
Masterplan
Concept design
Detailed design
Tender design and Post Contract Services
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NAVI MUMBAI
SPECIAL
ECONOMIC ZONE
Project Type
Special economic zone
Location
Mumbai, India
Land Area
1234 ha / 3050 acres
Project Owner
Reliance Group
Lead Consultant
Jurong, Singapore
Project Brief
Open space masterplanning
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VIP FARMHOUSE
IN KHAWANEEJ
Family residential estate. Sustainable landscape
design, desert character landscape, indigenous Project Type
planting scheme. On-site biological waste water Farmhouse
treatment. Inovative low tech and efficient irrigation
system, gravity fed, solar powered pump set. Location
Dubai, UAE
Land Area
3 ha / 7.4 acres
Project Owner
Withheld
Lead Consultant
DSA Architects International
Project Brief
Concept design
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DUBAI GOLF CITY
SIX VILLAS
Verdaus were appointed directly by the project
owner to develop landscape design for six luxury Project Type
villas. Each villa overlooked the adjacent golf Exclusive residential development
course. The landscape design designed each villa
garden area to accomodate a range of functions. Location
The landscape design accomodated requirements Dubai, UAE
for large functions of up to 400 people with
professional catering. Land Area
0.7 ha / 1.8 acres
Project Owner
Dubai Golf City
Appointed By
Dubai Golf City
Project Brief
Concept design
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LUSAIL
WATERFRONT
PLOT RES_05
Project Type
Residential tower, podium landscape
Location
Doha, Qatar
Land Area
.85 ha / 2 acres
Project Owner
Kenmore Waterfront Company WLL
Lead Consultant
Voessing Engineering
Project Brief
Concept design
Preliminary design
Final design
Tender design
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DIPLOMATIC
HOTEL AT
AIRPORT HEIGHTS
Project Type
Five star diplomatic hotel
Location
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Land Area
15 ha, 37 acres
Project Owner
Government of Oman
Appointed By
Noel Robinsion Architects
Project Brief
Preliminary design
Final design
Tender design
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EMIRATES PARK
TOWER HOTEL
Project Type
Luxury hotels for Emirates Airlines
Location
Dubai, UAE
Land Area
1.3 ha / 3 acres
Project Owner
Emirates Airlines
Lead Consultant
Archgroup Consultants
Project Brief
Concept design
Preliminary design
Detailed design
Final and Tender design
Luxury twin tower hotel by Emirates Airlines. Design
creates outdoor rooms within the large landscape
podium. Each area caters for specific function,
swimming pool deck, formal function lawn and
outdoor dining decks overlooking water views.
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OPERA HOUSE
Project Type
House of Musical Arts of Muscat
Location
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Land Area
0.3 ha / 0.7 acres
Project Owner
Government of Oman
Appointed By
Government of Oman
Project Brief
Concept design
Preliminary design
Final design
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List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
Government of Verdaus Landscape
1 Villas at Bausher Project Owner
Sultanate of Oman Architects
Rayheen Hall at Bait Government of Verdaus Landscape
2 Project Owner
Al Barakah Sultanate of Oman Architects
Verdaus Landscape
3 Muscat College Muscat College Project Owner
Architects
The Green
Government of
4 Muscat Opera House Architecture Company Project Owner
Sultanate of Oman
LLC
Al Khawaneej First Verdaus Landscape
5 Name Withheld Project Owner
Villa Architects
Trident International Archgroup Engineering
6 Sohar Hotel for Trident Main Consultant
Holding Consultants
Bengazi Tower in Libyyan Investment & Archgroup Engineering
7 Main Consultant
Libya Development Corp. Consultants
Farmhouse for Al
8 Name Withheld LMS International Main Consultant
Abbar
G+1 Private Villa for
Sayed Mansoori Verdaus Landscape
9 Sayed Mansoori Project Owner
Sharaf Architects
Sharaf
Verdaus Landscape
10 Private Garden Al Gurg Consultants Project Owner
Architects
Lusail Waterfront
Kenmore Waterfront
11 Residential Apartment Voessing Engineering Project Owner
Company WLL
Building Plot_05
R-493 Le Meridien Re- Dubai Real Estate Archgroup Engineering
12 Main Consultant
Development Corporation Consultants
Government Project, Government of Verdaus Landscape
13 Project Owner
Oman Sultanate of Oman Architects
Al Manara Villa 6
14 Name Withheld Name Withheld Main Consultant
Aquatopia
DIFC Sub‐Station Verdaus Landscape
15 DIFC Project Owner
Works Architects
Government Guest The Green
Government of
16 House At Airport Architecture Company Main Consultant
Sultanate of Oman
Height LLC
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
Students Dormitory at Al Wasl Al Jadeed
17 TECOM Investments Main Consultant
DIAC Consultants
18 Veneto East Nakheel Properties Not Available Project Owner
19 Crowne Plaza Pune JHRPL Not Available Project Owner
20 Dar Al Elm Al Ghurair Investments Not Available Project Owner
21 Jumeirah Garden City Meeras WSP Middle East Main Consultant
Archgroup Engineering
22 Beach Resort Project Not Available Main Consultant
Consultants
WS Atkins & Partners
23 DIFC Light House DIFC Project Owner
Overseas
Dubai World Trade Dubai World Trade Hopkins Architects
24 Main Consultant
Centre Phase 2‐5 Centre Dubai
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
25 TDIC Abu Dhabi GREC Architects Main Consultant
Hotel
Abu Dhabi Golf
26 TDIC Abu Dhabi Dubarch Main Consultant
Course Residential
Sharjah Maritime
27 Rulers Office Sharjah Cansult Maunsell Main Consultant
Museum
Sohar University Main
28 Sohar University Design Inc Brisbane Main Consultant
Campus
Dubai Marina Quays at
29 EMAAR Properties Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
Plot 8 FGH
30 Binary Tower Omniyat Dubarch Main Consultant
The Oberoi Centre DSA Architects
31 Rani International Project Owner
Dubai International
Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai Silicon Oasis Archgroup Engineering
32 Main Consultant
Seven Towers Authority Consultants
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai Silicon Oasis Archgroup Engineering Main Consultant
33
Phase 2 Authority Consultants
103 Villas ‐ Emirates Archgroup Engineering
34 Not Available Main Consultant
Golf Club Consultants
Al Hashemi Planning
35 Palace Tower Tameer Main Consultant
Architects Engineers
Dubai World Trade Dubai World Trade Hopkins Architects
36 Main Consultant
Centre Phase 1 Centre Dubai
Al Quoz for Dubai MEECON / RicePerry
37 Dubai Properties Project Owner
Properties Ellis
Al Hashemi Planning
38 Lagoons Area 3 SAMA Dubai Main Consultant
Architects Engineers
Residential Building, LACASA Architectural
39 DEYAAR Properties Main Consultant
Business Bay Consultants
Publishing Pavilion
40 Dubai Properties Archon Consultant Main Consultant
Plot 001
Burj Residential Plot
41 EMAAR Properties Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
50‐51
ABYAAR Real Estate WS Atkins & Partners
42 Acacia Avenue Project Owner
Development Overseas
Archgroup Engineering
43 Emirates Park Hotel Emirates Airlines Main Consultant
Consultants
HQ Building for
LACASA Architectural
44 DEYAAR DEYAAR Properties Main Consultant
Consultants
Development
Office Building at Port LACASA Architectural
45 DEYAAR Properties Main Consultant
Saeed Consultants
LACASA Architectural
46 Four Labour Camps Jiwin Investments Main Consultant
Consultants
Abu Dhabi Airport
47 Abu Dhabi Airport Battle McCarthy Main Consultant
Authority
Al Wasl Al Jadeed
48 Sea View Club ASTECO Main Consultant
Consultants
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
WS Atkins & Partners
49 Iris Blue Tower Sheth Estate Project Owner
Overseas
Ajman Corniche HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin
50 P&T Architects Main Consultant
Residences Hamdan Al Nuaimi
51 Dubai Studio City TECOM Investments Not Available Project Owner
52 Index Tower Union Properties Woods Baggot Main Consultant
Navi Mumbai Special CIDCO / Jurong Joint
53 Jurong International Main Consultant
Economic Zone Venture
Office Building at LACASA Architectural
54 DEYAAR Properties Main Consultant
Business Bay Consultants
Al Ghurair City
55 Al Ghurair City Not Available Project Owner
Extension
56 Al Ghurair Majlis Al Ghurair City Not Available Project Owner
American Hospital American Hospital
57 Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
Extension Dubai
Hopkins Architects
58 Central Park 8 Dubai Properties Main Consultant
Dubai
DSA Architects
59 Al Fattan Residences Al Fattan Properties Main Consultant
International
WS Atkins & Partners
60 Trump Tower Nakheel Properties Main Consultant
Overseas
Burj Dubai Residences
61 EMAAR Properties Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
58/59
Ahmad Ramadhan WS Atkins & Partners
62 Plot 2CD DubaiMarina Project Owner
Juma Est. Overseas
63 PlotNo. A/P 16 Mr Estithmaar Beauty Rice Perry Ellis Main Consultant
64 Urology Clinic Health Care City Woods Baggot Main Consultant
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
Dr Mohd Bin Khalfan
65 Kharbash Twin Towers DAR Consultants Main Consultant
Bin Kharbash
Pier 8‐EE at Dubai WS Atkins & Partners
66 EMAAR Properties Main Consultant
Marina Overseas
Lakes Community
67 EMAAR Properties DAR Consultants Main Consultant
Club Extension
Seafarers Club Dubai
68 Dubai Maritime City Arif & Bintoak Main Consultant
Maritime City
P‐113 558 Villas at
69 Dubai Properties DAR Consultants Main Consultant
Dubai Land
Business Bay
Verdaus Landscape
70 Executive Towers Dubai Properties Project Owner
Architects
Approach Road
Industrial City
71 Dubai Industrial City Cansult Maunsell Main Consultant
Landscape Guidelines
Jebel Ali Sewage Dubai Electricity and Montgomery Watson
72 Main Consultant
Treatment Plant Water Authority Harza
Godwin Austin
73 The Business Village Mohd Bin Rashid Est. Main Consultant
Johnson
P‐115 Dubai Access Engineering
74 Dubai Properties Main Consultant
Properties Consultancy
Business Bay Sales WS Atkins & Partners
75 Dubai Properties Project Owner
Centre Overseas
76 Business Bay Hotel Dubai Properties DAR Consultants Main Consultant
Business Bay
77 Executive Towers Dubai Properties DAR Consultants Project Owner
Phase 2&3
Business Bay WS Atkins & Partners
78 Dubai Properties Main Consultant
Executive Towers Overseas
79 Bahrain City Centre Majid Al Futtaim Woods Baggot Main Consultant
DSA Architects
80 Bin Bayat Farm House Name withheld Main Consultant
International
List of Completed and Active Projects
Project Name Project Owner Consultant Appointed By
Australia New
81 ZealandIslands, The Nakheel Properties Woods Baggot Main Consultant
World
Trident International Archgroup Engineering
82 Trident Bayside Main Consultant
Holding Consultants
Trident International Archgroup Engineering
83 Trident Marinascape Main Consultant
Holding Consultants
Dubai Properties HQ
84 Dubai Properties Al Gurg Consultants Main Consultant
P099
Silicon Oasis Villa Dubai Silicon Oasis Archgroup Engineering
85 Main Consultant
Complex Authority Consultants
Updated 04 July 2010
Client List (Project Owners)
Abu Dhabi Airport Authority Government of Sultanate of Oman
ABYAAR Real Estate Development Health Care City
Ahmad Bin Bayat HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hamdan Al Nuaimi
Ahmad Ramadhan Juma Establishment JHRPL
Al Fattan Properties Jiwin Investments
Al Ghurair City Kenmore Waterfront Company WLL
Al Ghurair Investments Libyyan Investment & Development Corp.
Al Gurg Consultants Majid Al Futtaim
American Hospital Dubai Meeras
ASTECO Development Management Mohd Bin Rashid Establishment
CIDCO/Jurong Joint Venture Mr Estithmaar Beauty
DEYAAR Properties Nakheel Properties
Dr Mohd Bin Khalfan Bin Kharbash Omniyat
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Rani International
Dubai Golf City Rulers Office Sharjah
Dubai Industrial City SAMA Dubai
Dubai International Financial Center Authority Sayed Mansoor Sharaf
Dubai Maritime City Sheth Estate
Dubai Properties Sohar University
Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) Tameer Holding Investments
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority TDIC Abu Dhabi
Dubai World Trade Centre TECOM Investments
EMAAR Properties Trident International Holding
Emirates Airlines Union Properties
ETA Star
Client List (Consultants)
Access Engineering Consultancy GREC Architects
Aedas Halcrow Yolles
Al Gurg Consultants Hopkins Architects Dubai
Al Hashemi Planning Architects Engineers Jurong International
Al Wasl Al Jadeed Consultants La Casa Architectural Consultants
Archgroup Engineering Consultants LMS International
Archon Consultant MEECON Middle East Engineering Consultants
Arif & Bintoak Consulting Architects & Engineers Montgomery Watson Harza
Battle McCarthy Office for Metropolitan Architecture
Cansult Maunsell P&T Architects
COWI & Partners LLC Rice Perry Ellis
DAR Consultants The Green Architecture Company LLC
Design Inc Brisbane Pty Ltd Voessing Engineering
DSA Architects International Woods Baggot
Dubarch WS Atkins & Partners Overseas
EARC Muscat WSP Middle East
Godwin Austin Johnson
Technical Staff
No. Name Designation Qualifications
B. Blt Environment, Landscape
1 Laith Wark Director - Projects
Architecture, (Distinction), 1998
2 Tarek Al Sheeti Sr. Irrigation Engineer Agriculture Engineer, 2002
3 Ian Sandigan Landscape Architect BS Architecture, 2001
4 Andre Paul Saladaga Landscape Architect BS Architecture, 2001
5 Miguelito Pegi Landscape Architect BS Architecture, 2000
6 Reynaldo Casin Landscape Architect BS Architecture, 2002
B. Landscape Architecture
7 Pierre Smit Landscape Architect
(in progress)
Administrative Staff
No. Name Designation Qualifications
8 Melanie Wark Director - Finance Phd ComSci & Elec Eng , 1993
9 Xenio Joe Fernandes Accountant B. Commerce (2nd Class), 1998
Diploma in Computer Science &
10 Mohamed Ghani Network Administrator
Engineering, 1996
Bachelor of Science in Business
11 Nanette Lamboloto Administrative Assistant
Administration, 1997
12 Gonamanda Navarathnam Office Assistant General English Programme, 2005
Director – Projects Director – Finance
Laith Wark AILA Melanie Wark
B. Blt. Env (Hons) Phd ComSci & ElecEng
Accountant Office Administrator IT Administrator
Landscape Design Irrigation Design Xenio Fernandes Nanette Lamboloto Mohamed Ghani
B. Comm (Hons) BSc Business Admin Dip ComSci & Eng
Landscape Architect
Landscape Architect Landscape Architect Landscape Architect Landscape Architect Sr Irrigation Engineer Office Assistant
Pierre Smit
Andre Paul Saladaga Miguelito Pegi Reynaldo Casin Ian Sandigan Tarek Al Sheeti Gonamanda
B. Landscape Arch
BS Architecture BS Architecture BS Architecture BS Architecture Agriculture Engineer Navarathnam
(in progress)
LAITH WARK AILA
Partner and Director
Laith Wark is a Registered Landscape Architect with the
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). He has
practised landscape architecture since 1998 and has a broad
range of experience having worked in a range of practices
including both leading multi-national and regional offices. Laith is
one of the founding partners to establish Dubai based Verdaus
Landscape Architects in 2004.
Laith’s professional experience includes a diverse range of large-
scale projects including; residential, commercial, resort, hotel and
urban design projects in Australia, the Middle East and India. He
has a strong interest in masterplanning and urban design.
Laith is responsible for design direction, project delivery and for
ensuring total quality of service to the client.
QUALIFICATIONS B. Blt Environment, Land. Architecture, (Distinction) 1998
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
MEMBERSHIPS Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (1998)
United Arab Emirates Society of Engineers (2004)
Urban Land Institute (2005)
Project for Public Spaces (2005)
SELECTED Sohar University Campus
PROJECTS Sohar, Sultanate of Oman
Open Space Masterplanning and Design
Dubai Silicon Oasis Phase 1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Open Space Masterplanning and Design
Dubai World Trade Centre Phase 1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Open Space Masterplanning and Design
Veneto East Dubai Waterfront
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Open Space Masterplanning and Design
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MELANIE WARK PhD
Director - Finance
Melanie Wark is qualified Electrical Engineer and has worked in
Research Laboratories and Universities in Australia, the United
Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Melanie has been a
director of Verdaus Landscape Architects since it was established
in 2004. She is currently also an adjunct lecturer at Zayed
University.
QUALIFICATIONS BE Elec. (Honours) 1979
University of Queensland, Australia
M.Tech. (Com.Sci.), 1984
Brunel University, United Kingdom
PhD (Elec Eng & Com Sc) 1993
University of New South Wales, Australia
RESPONSIBILITIES Financial activities of the company
Design and implementation and monitoring of Verdaus
accounting and financial systems, including Chart of Accounts,
Time Tracking, Financial Monitoring, and Project Work in
Progress reporting
Human Resources Activities
Responsible, for recruitment processes.
IT Activities
Liason with network administrator and design and implementation
of Verdaus web site
Charitable Activities
Responsible for Verdaus charitable activities
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ANDRE PAUL C. SALADAGA
Landscape Architect
Andre is a qualified architect with over 9 years experience in
architectural design, project management and space planning
and with over 4 years experience in the UAE and 1 year in Doha,
Qatar. His experience includes residential and commercial
architectural projects in the Philippines and Africa. Andre is
responsible for detailed project documentation and coordination
and graphic presentation.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2001
Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Philippines
MEMBERSHIPS Junior Philippine Institute of Architects
SELECTED Al Quoz Land Development
PROJECTS Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation
The Lagoons
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation
Burj Residential 50-51
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation
Deyaar Residential
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation
Sea View Club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation
PREVIOUS High Vision Interior Architects
EMPLOYMENT Architect, Doha-Qatar, 2005-2006
EXPERIENCE
TOA Corporation
Architect, Philippines, 2004-2005
RF Cemine & Associates Architects & Engineers
Architectural Visualizer, Philippines, 1999-2004
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TAREK AL SHEETI
Irrigation Engineer
Tarek is a qualified irrigation engineer with over 8 years
experience in the UAE and the Middle East. Tarek has a strong
interest in the latest water management systems and
technologies. He plays a valuable role in developing sustainable
environments through designing water efficient irrigation systems.
QUALIFICATIONS Agriculture Engineer, 2002
Faculty of Agriculture Damascus University, Syria
SELECTED Abu Dhabi Golf Course Hotel & Residential
PROJECTS Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Irrigation Design & Construction Documentation
The Business Village 2
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Irrigation Design & Construction Documentation
Al Quoz Land Development
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Irrigation Design & Construction Documentation
Garden Interchange
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design, Construction Documentation
Reem Island
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Infrastructure Design & Irrigation
PREVIOUS Toro Agents,
EMPLOYMENT Irrigation Engineer, 2006 - 2008
EXPERIENCE Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Orient Irrigation
Trainee Site Coordinator, 2005
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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MIGUELITO CEMINE PEGI
Landscape Architect
Miguelito is a qualified architect with over 8 years experience in
architectural design, project management, spacing planning and
quality assurance engineering and with over 6 years experience
in the UAE. His experience includes mixed-use, residential,
entertainment and recreation architectural projects in the
Philippines and Africa. He plays an important role in concept
design, graphic representation, design development and
construction documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2000
Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Philippines
SELECTED Dubai World Trade Centre
PROJECTS Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design & Construction Documentation
The Oberoi Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design & Construction Documentation
Dubai Studio City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design & Construction Documentation
Central Park 08
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design & Construction Documentation
Abu Dhabi Golf Course Hotel & Residential
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design & Construction Documentation
PREVIOUS ASCON
EMPLOYMENT Resident Engineer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2004
EXPERIENCE
MC Pegi & Associates Architects & Engineers
Principal Architect, Philippines, 2001-2004
RF Cemine & Associates Architects & Engineers
Senior Architect, Philippines, 1990-2001
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REYNALDO CASIN
Landscape Architect
Reynaldo is a qualified architect with more than 3 year experience
in the UAE and 5 years experience in the Philippines. He works
on residential and commercial design and planning. Rey is
responsible for detailed project documentation and coordination.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2002
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Philippines
MEMBERSHIPS United Architects of the Philippines (2006)
SELECTED Al Fattan Hotel and Residences
PROJECTS Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation
Dubai Marina Quays
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation
Emirates Airlines Hotels
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation
Binary Towers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation
The Business Village 2
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Design Documentation, Coordination, Graphic presentation
PREVIOUS Prime Edifice Inc.
EMPLOYMENT Architect, Makati, Philippines, 2005-2006
EXPERIENCE
Nobilia Corporation
Designer, Quezon City, Philippines, 2003-2004
ProCADD Service Provider
Graphic Artist/CADD Specialist, Manila, Philippines, 2002-2003
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IAN D. SANDIGAN
Landscape Architect
Ian is a qualified architect with over 9 years experience in civil
and architectural design, project management and with 2 year
experience in the UAE. He plays an important role in concept
design, graphic representation, design development and
construction documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2000
Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Philippines
MEMBERSHIPS Junior Philippine Institute of Architects
SELECTED DSO 1047 Villas
PROJECTS Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation
DSO 7 Towers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design & Project Documentation
The Oberoi Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design & Project Documentation
Dubai Studio City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design & Project Documentation
Abu Dhabi Golf Course Hotel & Residential
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Detailed Design, Project Documentation &Graphic presentation
PREVIOUS TOA Corporation
EMPLOYMENT Site Architect, Philippines, 2004-2007
EXPERIENCE
RF Cemine & Associates Architects & Engineers
Partner Architect, Philippines, 1998-2004
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PIERRE GORDON SMIT
Landscape Architect
Pierre has over six years experience in landscape detailed design
in the UAE. He has worked previously for landscape contractors
and has developed a strong practical knowledge and
understanding of construction detailing. Pierre has worked on
several high profile projects in the region where he has produced
very high quality construction documentation. Pierre is currently
developing his professional career by obtaining a formal
qualification in landscape architecture.
QUALIFICATIONS B. Landscape Architecture (in progress)
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Auto CAD Civil 3D 2008
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
SELECTED Majlis Oman Project
PROJECTS Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation
Muscat Opera House
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation
Oberoi Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation
Dubai Health Care City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation
Dubai Festival City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CAD Drawings, Coordination, Presentation
PREVIOUS Gulf Landscape & Irrigation Systems
EMPLOYMENT CAD Operator
EXPERIENCE Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2004-2008
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XENIO JOE FERNANDES
Accountant
Xenio is a qualified accountant with over 11 years experience in
India and UAE. He is responsible for all credit facilities of the
company. Monitor cash flow, daily collections, handling petty
cash, arranging salaries. Xenio is responsible for preparation of
financial statements, bank reconciliation and liaise with company
auditor.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor in Commerce – 2nd Class
Goa University, Goa, India
Diploma in Ticketing & Travel
Diploma in Computer Applications
PREVIOUS PIVA L.L.C
EMPLOYMENT Accountant
EXPERIENCE Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2000-2007
Vishwakamal Travels
Accounts Assistant
Goa, India, 1999-2000
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P. MOHAMED GHANI
Network Administrator
Ghani is a qualified network administrator with over 14 years
experience in India and UAE. He provide both hardware and
software technical support. Specializing in implementing and
maintaining medium sized LAN and WAN including design,
deployment, configuration, administration, and maintenance of
servers, desktops, printers, scanners, backups, internet
connectivity, remote office connectivity, emailing, ISDN, leased
lines, dial up, routers, switches, hubs and network management
software.
QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering
Board of Technical Education
Government of Tamil, Nadu, India
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist – Exchange 2007
PREVIOUS Noritsu
EMPLOYMENT System Engineer
EXPERIENCE Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2006-2007
Al Warqa Group of Companies
System Engineer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1998-2006
Crescent Engineering College
System Engineer
Chennai, India, 1994-1998
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NANETTE LAMBOLOTO
Administrative Assistant
Nanette is a qualified administrative assistant with over 13 years
experience in the Philippines and over 3 year experience in the
UAE. She plays an important role in project documentation,
checking out package for submission, recruitment, managing
schedule of project staff and general office works.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Central Colleges of the Philippines
MEMBERSHIPS Junior Management Association (1993)
RESPONSIBILITIES Document Controller
Responsible for project documentation, checking and tracking of
package submission. Maintaining project database.
Human Resource Activities
Responsible for processing Employment visa and labour related
documentation and renewals. Assisting Director-Finance in
recruitment.
Company Insurances & Documents
Responsible for monitoring & renewal of all company insurances
and licenses.
Administrative & Secretarial
Managing schedule and travel arrangement of the Director and
Project staff. Handling all telephone calls, monitoring office
supplies and general office works.
PREVIOUS Central Colleges of the Philippines
EMPLOYMENT Administrative Assistant
EXPERIENCE 52 Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City, Philippines, 1997-2005
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GONAMANDA NAVARATHNAM
Office Assistant
Raju is a qualified office assistant with over 16 years experience
in UAE and 3 years in India. He plays an important role in
ensuring all projects document delivery is on schedule. He drive
all project staffs in the meeting and site inspections, assisting
project leads in preparation of package, monitoring office
stationery and checking office needs, keeping the office clean
and general office works.
QUALIFICATIONS General English Programme
British Council, Dubai United Arab emirates, 2005
PREVIOUS Abdul Sharif Construction Company
EMPLOYMENT Dubai, United Arab Emirates
EXPERIENCE
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