Asymptote Architecture The Yas Hotel Lighting Projects

Project Specs

The Yas Hotel

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Asymptote Architecture

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the People

Architect:
Asymptote Architecture
11-45 46th Ave.
LIC, NY 11101
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F: 718.937.3320

Lead Architects/principals:
Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture

Project directors:
Mick McConnell, Andrew DrummondProject

Managers:
Theo Sarantoglou Lalis, Constantin, Doehler, Matthew Utley

Architect of record:
Dewan Architects & Engineers, Abu Dhabi
Tilke & Partners W.L.L., Dubai

Grid-Shell Engineer(s):
Schlaich Bergermann und Partner, Stuttgart
Waagner-Biro, Vienna

Consultant(s)
Landscape:
Cracknell, Dubai

Lighting:
Arup Lighting, New York—Brian Stacy, Richard Fisher, designers

Photographer
Bjorn Moerman

the Products

Lighting
Exterior(grid-shell):
Cooper Lighting and Safety (luminaires)
Enfis (LEDs)

Controls (grid-shell):
E:Cue

Linda Lentz is managing editor at Architectural Record, responsible for the Record Interiors issue, lighting sections, and schools. She joined RECORD in 2008. Previously, the Brooklyn native worked as a freelance writer and editor covering design, materials, and products for RECORD and such design and shelter publications, such as Interior Design, This Old House, and Consumer Reports. This followed 10 years as Articles Editor at Home Magazine. She holds an M.A. from NYU and a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute.