Our design processes create solutions that are not only visually striking but also address critical environmental, social, and technological challenges. Wasl Tower in Dubai, set to be the world's tallest ceramic facade, exemplifies how UNS addresses critical environmental and technological challenges through research-driven design.

The tower's unitised aluminum, glass, and ceramic curtain wall facade system is the result of extensive research into modulating reflected sunlight, both outwards and inwards. This research focused on determining the ideal dimensions, material properties, and orientation of the fins to maximise their effectiveness in a hot desert climate.

By leveraging terracotta's low thermal conductivity, the facade is designed to reduce surface temperatures, mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect and minimising the need for active interior cooling systems.

Parametric data was used to analyse solar angles and heat gain, leading to the strategic angling of the fins at 12.8 degrees. This research also informed the design of the façade's unit ratios, with the south facade featuring a 60% solid and 40% transparent scale unit ratio to block sunlight, while the north facade inverts this ratio to maximise daylight penetration.