Al-Shandagha RevitalizationDubai, UAE, 1996

Adil AbdallaRestoration Architect, then Head of Research Unit, Historical Buildings Section, Dubai Municipality

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Historical, But Not Listed Buildings

No Formal Management Plan, But Apprentice Process

Simple Post Restoration Plans

Technical Merit is Minor due to Short Life-Time

Early Activities as Awareness was Mounted Up

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Consolidate the Structure, and Transfer the Loads

Remove or Reduce Structural Weights

Treat Humidity and Termite, and Isolate Wet Installations

Sequential Rebuild Deteriorated Foundations & Walls

Redo Lintels, Columns, Beams and Horizontal Ties

Redo Roofs & Ceilings with Minimal Weights

Redo Plaster and Ironmongery Frames

Insert New Electromechanical Utilities and Facilities

Provide New Flooring, and Surrounding Banks

Provide Finishing Accessories

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