Muruna: The Living City by Ahmed Noeman 

This scene depicts the urban oasis of Muruna, which strives to be a vibrant economic and social hub within the Emirati city of Ajman. The project functions at both a macro and micro scale, exploring various tower typologies that, when assembled together, create an intricate self-sufficient network. Muruna also serves as a revitalised alternative to urban living. Residents are able to enjoy a breath of fresh air high up in the sky, as apartment units look over private recreational spaces. In the distance, apartment blocks form urban canyons, with the city at each tower's feet. Cranes and shipping containers, operating from underneath, demonstrate the industries that enable Muruna to truly come alive. It is in this interdependence between residence and industry where resilience is achieved. Ultimately, Muruna aims to provide a site-specific response with a crucial emphasis on serving the social, economic, and recreational needs of the city.

Software used: Rhino, Photoshop, Twin Motion