The College of Engineering students undergo ‘On-the-Job’ at ONYX Bahrain Bay

Bahrain, 1 September 2020: Kooheji Contractors and Real Estate welcomed students from the College of Engineering at the University of Bahrain to be part of its team at Onyx Bahrain Bay project site. Students from Civil and Architecture Engineering programs will be working alongside Kooheji’s teams who assigned in the Bahrain Bay project and will have the opportunity to explore the various aspects of the project including the planning, project management, and layout & Designs plans, to complete their internship program as a graduation requirement.

Bahrain Bay project by Kooheji Contractors and Real Estate is one of the upcoming iconic high-rise development in Bahrain Bay Development, set to complete in March 2022. The project comprises of Two iconic towers, Tower A ONYX Bahrain bay with 400 freehold luxury residential apartments and Tower B with 320 Hotel Serviced Apartments.

Commenting on the students’ internship program from UOB, Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al Ansari – Vice President for Community Service and Alumni Affairs said: “We aim through Division of Professional Training to provide students the hands-on learning and practical knowledge that develops them to be job-ready graduates. It is a privilege for the students from The College of Engineering this year to have the opportunity to be working in one of Bahrain’s largest and leading real estate developers such as Kooheji Contractors and Real Estatetounderstand how they bring complex concepts to life so they can better retain learned information.

Students through the internship will develop different technical know-how skills and gain an understanding of organizational structures. “Moreover, students will also develop their interpersonal skills including self-confidence, teamwork and communication skills while being exposed to different work environments.

Last year there were about 64 students, but few of them join real estate companies since many of the real estate companies do not have an architecture division within its business in which students can practice, this summer due to COVID-19 pandemic the students hat will go On-The-Job-Trainingrestricted to 35 student. However, with Kooheji Contractors and Real estate this year we managed to achieve the Architectural work experience to our students, as for the Civil Engineering there are around 140 students every year except this summer due to COVID-19 pandemic the number restricted to 70 students only. Added Dr. Al Ansari

Dr. May Khalfan, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Interior Design, The College of Engineering at the University of Bahrain, describes the project architectural elements of Onyx Bahrain Bay Project: “The curvilinear layout of the building enforces the options of maximizing the views and creates a unique outline for the building

Commenting on the project Architectural design Dr. May Khalfan, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Interior Design, The College of Engineering at the University of Bahraindescribes the project architectural elements: “The language used in Onyx Bahrain Bay blends well with the surrounding context. The fully glazed façade offers a strong connection with the views of the site from all directions. Additionally, the curvilinear layout of the building enforces the options of maximizing the views and creates a unique outline for the building. The renders also show a transformation of the building by night and day, through the selection of the material and lighting system, the building facade standout and vibrantly glow at night. This definitely adds uniqueness to the building.

As for the design of the outdoor spaces, considering our extreme environment, pockets of green and shading areas elevate the microclimate conditions creating a more pleasant experience outdoors. This was evident through the multiple outdoor spaces where shading elements and multiple green pockets were added to the outdoor spaces. In addition to the elegantly designed by the architects an indoor garden space with over 600 sqm for residents to enjoy nature all year round that features a glass skylight rooftop providing natural light.

The chosen name for the tower “Onyx” is highly represented by the finishes used for the interior offering a modern and luxurious experience for the users. Additionally, a color scheme, with neutral and earthy colors was applied in the whole design, creating interiors that are harmonious and rhythmic. The combination of fabric, metal, shiny, and matt finishes added elegance and contrast to the spaces. Furthermore, hidden lights in addition to the various types of lighting systems used provide the level of lighting and added a relaxed feel to the rooms. The renders represent all of the above-mentioned observations in an attractive and well-presented manner.

The project is a complete package for its residents, in terms of the facilities and the level of luxury living offered, not to add an excellent location situated centrally in Bahrain. Added Dr. May Khalfan.