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HQ Building

Company:

LAMI Architects

Year:

2015

Building Area

28,000 SqM

Location:

UAE

Role:

Concept Designer

Building Type

Offices | Winning competition

Overview

Inspired by bio-mimicry, this innovative office design draws from natural structures like cell patterns and chameleon skin, featuring a dynamic hexagonal façade that mechanically adapts to sunlight for optimal thermal regulation. Smart hexagonal units open or close in response to temperature and light, while integrated PV nano-cells harvest solar energy—powering the building by day and illuminating LED lights at night. This energy-efficient system mirrors the building’s lively internal activity, much like a chameleon’s adaptive nature, while symbolizing the ever-evolving energy of its occupants. The result is a sustainable, responsive structure that blends cutting-edge technology with organic inspiration.

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Location:

Toronto, Canada | Dubai, UAE

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Location:

Toronto, Canada | Dubai, UAE

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Location:

Toronto, Canada | Dubai, UAE

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Hatem Alkhafaji 2025