May 20, 2025
Downtown Baghdad
A prestigious residential development featuring eight luxury towers, each 35 stories high, offering high-end living, modern infrastructure, and world-class amenities. With 60% of the project area dedicated to green spaces, «The project aims to provide an integrated lifestyle that combines a modern environment with an elegant way of living.»
PROJECT LOCATION:
DOWNTOWN STATIONS & PARKINGS is strategically located in the vibrant Al-Mansour district of Baghdad, Iraq—a central hub known for its dynamic blend of residential and commercial developments. Surrounded by a variety of current and upcoming residential projects, the building is well-positioned to serve the growing community’s needs in the neighborhood.
This location offers a prime opportunity to address critical urban challenges, including the city’s long-standing power shortages. The integration of a photovoltaic station within the building harnesses renewable energy to contribute to Baghdad’s energy resilience. Furthermore, the inclusion of a sewage treatment station aligns with sustainable development goals by addressing essential infrastructure needs in a densely populated area.
Paid parking facilities ensure convenience for residents and visitors alike, easing congestion in a bustling district where parking space is often limited or insecure. The site’s centrality also ensures easy accessibility, making it a vital node for the local neighborhood.
This thoughtfully designed project embodies a forward-thinking approach to urban development—combining essential services with sustainability and modern utility to enrich the Al-Mansour community and encourage similar districts to go green.
PROJECT CONCEPT
1. Efficient Land Use
Description:
The building utilizes over 90% of the plot, allocating 68% for parking and 32% for solar photovoltaic panels and sewage treatment facilities. To minimize inconvenience, the stations are strategically placed at the farthest areas of the land.
Graphic Idea:
Site plan highlighting functional zones and station locations.
2. Functional Integration
Concept:
Possible direct connectivity to adjacent complexes.
Description:
The basement is designed to connect seamlessly to neighboring residential complexes, enhancing accessibility and creating a unified parking system across developments.
Graphic Idea:
Cross-section illustrating connectivity to adjacent structures.
3. Sustainable Rooftop Design
Concept:
Multifunctional rooftop for sustainability.
Description:
The roof is fully utilized for photovoltaic panels, integrating solar energy generation with parking shades and supporting sewage treatment operations.
Graphic Idea:
Perspective showing rooftop panels and shading systems.
4. Architectural Harmony
Concept:
Massing aligns with local context.
Description:
The building’s lines and proportions are designed to complement the adjacent downtown residential project, creating visual continuity and respecting the local architectural language. CNC work is used to match the surrounding styles.
5. Addressing Urban Needs
Concept:
Supporting the city’s energy and infrastructure challenges.
Description:
The project contributes to Baghdad’s sustainability by addressing energy shortages with solar power and improving local infrastructure through an on-site sewage treatment station.
Graphic Idea:
Infographic combining icons for solar energy, sewage treatment, and energy efficiency.
