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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Wasit Natural Reserve Visitor Centre in Sharjah, UAE by x-architectsMarch 30th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: x-architects Wasit Natural Reserve was originally a waste-water and rubbish dump. The rehabilitation process of the damaged eco-system started in 2005, 40,000m2 of rubbish removed, 35,000 trees been re-planted, healing the land from toxic chemicals and conservation of the Unique salt flats and coastal sand dunes.  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido
 Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido After years of efforts to bring the non-migratory birds back to the site, WNR is now home to 350 species of birds, a landing zone for 33,000 migrate birds, and a breathing lung to Sharjah city. A wetland visitor center is established on site to continue protecting the natural environment, educate people on the richness of the wetland ecosystem and provides information about the birds that frequent the area and other wetlands areas of the emirate. The facility became heaven for bird watchers and researchers.  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido The architecture of the center blends with its’ surroundings and uses the existing topography to minimize the visual impact on the natural scene. When visitors arrive, a pathway leads them underground into a linear Gallery. A fully transparent wall allows the visitors to experience the birds’ natural environment and become part of it.  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © Nelson Garrido  Image Courtesy © x-architects  Image Courtesy © x-architects  Image Courtesy © x-architects  Image Courtesy © x-architects  Image Courtesy © x-architects  Image Courtesy © x-architects
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