Within a record period of six months, Halcrow Middle East has designed and site supervised the very fast track 28000 square metres construction of six prestigous four-storey buildings on Al Qasbaa canal. Their picturesque traditional Islamic style overlooking the canal has made them a distinct landmark in Sharjah.

scope

Fast track structural, architectural, geotechnical and drainage services design. Project management, coordination and site supervision.

key factors

	reinforced concrete mult-storey recreational, commercial and office buildings
	precast concrete clad finishes of traditional style
	over 520 bored piles erected in three weeks
	large auditorium and meeting hall spaces
	large-span lightweight steel roofs
	design started end of May 2000 - buildings were officially opened in November of the same year