"The biggest concern in the newly grounded architectural culture of the post-global cities in the Gulf area can be described as an overdose of pretentious iconic buildings," says the architect. "By changing the function of the discarded mega oil tanker in a sustainable and functional way, the anchored mega ship can be kept as a true icon of the Arabic States in Southern Gulf region into the present and next era."
The Black Gold project would see a suitable ship no longer in service being safely beached and its original structure largely maintained. The renders depict a road running through the hull, and the hulking interior should easily accommodate the museum and cultural exhibition area mentioned by the firm, in addition to retail spaces and hotels or residential areas. A glass-bottomed swimming pool is also cited for the deck.
Keeping the interior cool could be a worry given the hot local climate, but Collaris states that the tanker's double steel walls would help maintain a comfortable interior temperature.
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