Emirati Designers Create a Rocket Fountain to Commemorate UAE’S Mission to Mars
Five engineers and designers have created a new rocket-shaped fountain to celebrate UAE’s historic space missions
Five Emirati engineers and designers have created a new rocket-shaped fountain to celebrate UAE’s historic space missions. The attraction is intended to mirror the country’s Hope Probe launch to Mars in July 2020. The group includes Hamad Al Nuaimi, Sadeq Al Katheri, Muna Al Aidaros, Abdulaziz Al Mheiri, and Salem Al Messabi; who showcased their work with the intention of gaining potential investors and developers.
The design of the fountain was modeled after the Emirati-built Japanese H-llA rocket that departed Earth’s atmosphere on July 20. The spacecraft fountain would be 30 meters high, with water flowing below to resemble steam from the rocket engine. “The water movement not only hides the structure inside but it also gives the illusion of the rocket being launched,” said Al Messabi, creative director at Abu Dhabi design studio Inspire TBB.
The team developed a proposal of the Dubai Space Fountain becoming an iconic structure in the UAE and are seeking potential investors and developers to make their project a reality. “We want to create a national, cultural landmark that celebrates the achievements of our country in an innovative way and becomes iconic, like the Dubai Frame,” said Al Messabi.
“Our concept captures and mimics the moment the Hope Probe vehicle launcher took off,” explained Al Messabi. “We started with the idea of drawing a mural on a wall and bringing out water from the wall, with some sort of mixed art installment, painting, and waterfalls. When we started researching and developing the concept of the fountain, we discovered a couple of floating water tap fountains, like the magic tap fountain in Ypres, Belgium. This optical illusion has brought us to think bigger,” he added.
Interior designer Al Aidaros constructed a 3D model of the Space Fountain.
“My role was to develop and design the 3D models of the interior, exterior design, and the rocket,” she said. “The main challenge was time because designing such heavy models takes a lot of time and we were trying to finish as many concepts as we could in a short time,” she comments.
Many companies across Dubai have shown an interest in the group’s innovative design. “Most of the people who are contacting us are really excited and interested in this project,” said Sadeq Al Katheri, who is responsible for the project’s business development. “We are exploring the opportunities to include a knowledge center about the space industry,” he added.
This artistic and creative idea highlights the UAE’s constant innovation. The space fountain is a patriotic symbol that will certainly become a tourist attraction.
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