3. Riffa Views comprises of
three exclusively distinct
Signature Estates - Lagoon,
Oasis and Park, a Colin
Montgomerie championship
golf course, a world class
international school and
state of the art amenities.
OASIS ESTATES
The flowing sands of
Bahrain and the soothing
natural shades of green
create a picturesque
background to the villas in
the Oasis estate. Featuring
a classic architectural style
amalgamating the local
Bahraini architecture
elements with the
contemporary, these villas
are a work of art and a
reminder of the Arabic
architecture.
LAGOON ESTATES
Contemporary architecture
creates an effortless
feeling of calm, the clean
styling of the exterior and
the expansive indoor areas
give a feeling of openness
and space.
PARK ESTATES
The inspirational
Mediterranean architecture
gives the villas of Park
Estate a quality that defies
the passage of time.
Perfectly suited to their
idyllic setting,
characteristic designs of
brick and stucco add to the
Riffa views, bahrain feel of this historic style.
4. Set around the world-class championship Riffa Golf Course, this BD190 million (500 million USD) development includes over 1000 highly desirable villas built to outstanding quality.
As the Lead Architect and Project Manager for MSCEB for this prestigious and top end township project, I was in charge of the design of all the top-end villas, two mosques and
other ancillary buildings. In addition, several standard villa concepts were developed, and carried out to Detailed Design and Tender documentation.
The next three slides show the snapshots of various types of villas for all the three estates starting from the basic two bedroom townhouse of 193 m2 to the elaborate signature villa
of 715 m2
Riffa views, bahrain
5. oasis lagoon park
AREA - 193 m2 Two ensuite bedrooms, combined living and dining, AREA - 193 m2 Two ensuite bedrooms, combined living and dining, AREA - 193 m2 Two ensuite bedrooms, combined living and dining,
Maid’s room and laundry. Maid’s room and laundry. Maid’s room and laundry.
AREA - 274 m2. Three bedrooms including one ensuite. Open plan AREA - 274 m2. Three bedrooms including one ensuite. Open plan AREA - 274 m2. Three bedrooms including one ensuite. Open plan
kitchen, combined living and dining, Maid’s room and laundry. kitchen, combined living and dining, Maid’s room and laundry. kitchen, combined living and dining, Maid’s room and laundry.
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6. oasis lagoon park
AREA - 297 m2 Three bedrooms, one ensuite, kitchen, majlis, AREA - 297 m2 Three bedrooms, one ensuite, kitchen, majlis, AREA - 297 m2 Three bedrooms, one ensuite, kitchen, majlis,
Living room, Dining room, Three terraces, Maid and laundry room Living room, Dining room, Three terraces, Maid and laundry room Living room, Dining room, Three terraces, Maid and laundry room
AREA - 349 m2 Four bedrooms, three ensuite, 2 Living rooms, AREA - 349 m2 Four bedrooms, three ensuite, 2 Living rooms, AREA - 349 m2 Four bedrooms, three ensuite, 2 Living rooms,
Dining room, 1 indoor and 1 outdoor kitchen, terrace, Maid and Dining room, 1 indoor and 1 outdoor kitchen, terrace, Maid and Dining room, 1 indoor and 1 outdoor kitchen, terrace, Maid and
laundry room. laundry room. laundry room.
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7. oasis lagoon park
AREA - 472 m2 Five ensuite bedrooms, 1 open style kitchen with AREA - 472 m2 Five ensuite bedrooms, 1 open style kitchen with AREA - 472 m2 Five ensuite bedrooms, 1 open style kitchen with
breakfast counter, 1 outdoor kitchen, 2 living rooms, Dining room, breakfast counter, 1 outdoor kitchen, 2 living rooms, Dining room, breakfast counter, 1 outdoor kitchen, 2 living rooms, Dining room,
Reception foyer with spacious sitting area, Maid & Laundry room Reception foyer with spacious sitting area, Maid & Laundry room Reception foyer with spacious sitting area, Maid & Laundry room
AREA - 715 m2 Five ensuite bedrooms, Majlis, 3 living rooms, 2 AREA - 715 m2 Five ensuite bedrooms, Majlis, 3 living rooms, 2 AREA - 715 m2 Five ensuite bedrooms, Majlis, 3 living rooms, 2
dining rooms, Pantry, Open style kitchen with breakfast counter, dining rooms, Pantry, Open style kitchen with breakfast counter, dining rooms, Pantry, Open style kitchen with breakfast counter,
outdoor kitchen, private swimming pool, Driver’s room, Maid and outdoor kitchen, private swimming pool, Driver’s room, Maid and outdoor kitchen, private swimming pool, Driver’s room, Maid and
laundry room laundry room laundry room
Riffa views, bahrain
8. View of the Nomas Mall from the outside
Nomas mall, bahrain
9. One of the Royal family members of Bahrain requested Meinhardt for a quick
conceptual proposal for a retail centre with multiple uses to include cinemas,
retail, food court and general entertainment for children.
Interpreting the typical racetrack pattern popular amongst malls, the concept has
been developed on a circular plan consisting of four segments which are
punctuated by vertical circulation cores. These cores include escalators, lifts as
well as vistas into the centre and the outside.
The mall was divided into four levels with the first level consisting of the bulk if the
retail. The Second level contains the Food court, retail and the entertainment
section for children. The third level contains the cinemas. The fourth level has
unique vistas towards the inner centre with terraces. This was thought to be an
excellent opportunity for some of the boutiques and small office owners. On the
first level the centre is occupied by the ice rink. The Ground floor and an
additional floor above it are completely dedicated to parking requirements of over
a 1000 cars.
Extending the concept of segments further, the various levels have receding and
protruding sections in a seemingly random order. These are further trated with
facade treatments comprising of mashrabiyas, arches, metal screens and glass.
View from the third floor terraces The circulation at the three retail levels has many interconnecting spaces which
offer connectivity and a sense of magnificence to the mall.
The next two slides show the schematic plans and section. The areas indicated
exceeded the expectation of the client.
View towards the ice skating riink Overall model view
Nomas mall, bahrain
10. First Level Plan – Retail and ice rink Second Level Plan – Retail, Foodcourt and Entertainment Third Level Plan - Cinemas
1 Retail + Food & Beverage 31,550 m2
2 Entertainment 6,030 m2
Section 3 Food Court 4,220 m2
4 Cinemas 11,120 m2
5 Ice Rink 2,010 m2
TOTAL LEASABLE AREA 55,000 m2
Nomas mall, bahrain
11. A local Bahraini client requested a concept
proposal for a prestigious development in
Budaiya, Bahrain.
Completely developed in Revit this concept
of a mixed-use waterfront development,
located across the water from the recently
reclaimed Northern Town” is proposed to
have residential apartments, serviced
apartments, retail and a variety of Food and
Beverage outlets.
At approximately 140,000 sq.m. gross
built-up area, this development will be the
first of its kind and scale in Bahrain. The
design is a modern interpretation of
traditional Bahraini architecture,
incorporating traditional elements such as
wind towers, mashrabiyas, pergolas,
Entrance view of the development View from the Sea traditional parapets, screens, etc., and an
activated waterfront / board-walk accessible
to the general public.
1 Bed 90 m2 141 12,330 m2.
Salable Apartments 2 Bed 135 m2 136 18,495 m2.
3 Bed 180 m2 8 1,620 m2.
A - TOTAL SALABLE AREA 32,445 m2
1 Bed 72 m2 80 6,336 m2.
Servioed Apartments
2 Bed 108 m2 24 3,132 m2.
B - TOTAL SERVICED APARTMENT AREA 9,468 m2.
C - HOTEL AREA 5,000 m2.
D - SALABLE RETAIL + RESTAURANT AREA 15,000 m2
Boardwalk and Restaurants on the left
TOTAL A + B + C + D 61,913 m2
Souk al arabia, bahrain
12. Typical Apartment level plan
Ground Level Plan – Retail, Restaurants and parking
Souk al arabia, bahrain
13. Elevation from North - Seaside
Elevation from North - Entrance
Souk al arabia, bahrain
14. The AYA development was designed on a plot adjacent to the development of Bahrain City
Centre. The L shaped plot is approximately 29000 m2 in area.
Two residential towers of fifty three stories, A hotel building of twenty stories and a Fourteen
storey office building comprising of an overall development of 261000 m2.
The residential towers comprise of a combination of Studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed apartments
totalling to more than 1100 apartments and 210,000 m2. The Twenty storied hotel is about
160 keys with about 30,000 m2.
The Office building has a floor plate of around 1200 m2 of open plan offices.
Night View of Development View of Hotel (Centre) and North Tower (Far Corner) from landscaped podium
AYA TOWER, bahrain
15. Overall view of Bahrain bay development with Raffles city in the rectangle
Raffles city, bahrain
16. As a part of the Bahrain Bay Masterplan, Raffles City is being developed by
Capitaland of Singapore, one of Asia’s largest real estate companies. The scheme
encompasses Capitaland’s aspirations by proposing a unique architectural statement
linking the entire site with a strong common identity.
Rafael Vinoly Associates have prepared the concept design, with MSCEB as
consultants for MEP and structural design. Full detailed design, construction
documentation as well as supervision were undertaken by MSCEB.
The construction Documentation for the towers were progressed on Revit by me
and my team of two architects and four CAD draughtsmen.
View from the East
View from the North - Seaside
View from the South
Raffles city bahrain
17. This 8-storeyed Commercial Office building, located at the Bahrain International
Investment Park is designed as two identical wings oriented northsouth, with great
natural vistas towards the Airport and the Hidd Seaport.
Two bridging floors at levels 4 and 5, comprising the Conference and Cafeteria
levels, offer shade to the lower floors to create a semi-covered courtyard at the
ground level between the two wings.
The food-court at level-5 opens onto an outdoor roof garden. The design achieves
an overall built up area of 14,900 sq.m. and offers parking for more than 200 cars
at grade.
Side view
Front View
Office building for kfh
18. Overall view of Campus
Schematic arrangement of buildings
The new College of Engineering facility at the University of Bahrain, Sahkir Campus is
intended to serve as the image of the University to inspire both students and the people
of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tange Associates were commissioned by the University to prepare a schematic design
for the new facility. The Tange scheme has been taken up for design development and
construction. The project site area is approximately 126,700m2 (12.67 Ha) and the
approximate built up area is 50,000 m2
Meinhardt has been commissioned by the University of Bahrain to undertake the detailed
design and documentation of the Architecture, Structural and Civil Engineering,
Infrastructure Design and Landscape Architectural works.
As the Design Director, I have been responsible for the entire project deliverables.
View of Academic spine
College of engineering, uob