7s Case Study - R&R Design

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D E S I G N C O N S U L T A N T S

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Based in Dubai since 1999 John & Glynis Rabone set-up R&R Design with the aim of delivering a level of retail design to compare with US & European standards. R&R today utilises a team of highly experienced, professional & talented designers. We specialise in Retail, Sports & Leisure, Hospitality and Commercial design sectors with a dedication & passion to deliver effective & inspiring design solutions We have a wealth of experience to bring international quality & standards of interior design to create outstanding branded environments Our role is primarily conceptual design and detailed design development. Acting as lead consultant to supervise design issues Our network of tried and tested associates provides a wealth of strategic and tactical support resources © 2008 All Rights Reserved R&R Design FZLLC About us

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PROJECT CASE STUDY EMIRATES / 7HE SEVENS Master Planners, Concept Architects & Interior Design © 2009 All Rights Reserved R&R Design

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Having originally undertaken the masterplan design for Dubai’s successful IRB World Cup 2009 bid in Feb 2007. Emirates were then informed that the Existing Dubai Exiles Rugby grounds were to be redeveloped as part of the Meydan development which meant a new site had to be located. The site on the Al Ain Road was acquired in early May 2007 but now the programme was even tighter as the Dubai Rugby 7’s needed to take place in November 2008, meaning an 18 month design and construction phase, and no dress rehearsal until 52,000 fans arrived on the day..! Actual physical site construction commenced in February 2008, but a separate contract for the initial two rugby pitches was awarded in November 2007 to allow local teams to play from February 2008 as the Exiles site had been taken back by Dubai Government. © 2009 All Rights Reserved R&R Design Background

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – New Site 10th May 2007

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Masterplan August 2007 The proposed Sevens site had a requirement for: 6 Rugby Pitches with a seventh allowed for as future expansion. 10,000 Seater Grandstand with 10 changing rooms and medical block. Players Clubhouse for Local Rugby teams with 12 changing rooms with Netball courts Members club to house Spa, Squash Courts, Gymnasium, Dance Studios, 25m Lap Pool. Car Parking for 15,000 cars

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© 2008 All Rights Reserved R&R Design FZLLC R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens The original approved design proved to be too difficult and expensive to build in the time allowed. Therefore the client decided to build only the first tier but include the infrastructure and services for when the remaining two levels are added.

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Concept Design Model November 2007

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Concept Design Model November 2007 Once the initial concept sketches and master plan had been agreed, Emirates requested that a Model be constructed so that this could be displayed at the 2007 Sevens. The purpose of this was to not only show the public and worlds press the new development but also to show Emirates commitment to the local Rugby community by constructing the Players club FOC.

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Main Stand Layout Plan

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Press Cuttings Commercial Interior Design – Jan 2010

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Press Cuttings Press coverage leading upto the Sevens was pretty intense and the media coverage began in November 2007 as Emirates started to focus on the build upto to 2009 World Cup. Gulf News & 7 Days reports

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© 2008 All Rights Reserved R&R Design FZLLC Phase one was to prepare two pitches for the local Rugby teams to play their games by the end of Feb 2008. By March the ground works for the site were also under way and Rob & John moved to site, Rob had a few initial problems…!! R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Feb / March 2008

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Site Sept 23rd 2008 By September 2008 not only was the heat on from the weather but site was starting to move at pace. The Clubhouse roof was being tiled (not as fast as it could’ve been) but the never ending ground works still had a long way to go and would still be being completed hours before the 7’s went live.

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On the 23rd September we undertook a full walk round of the site prior to a visit from the IRB to check progress. R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Site Sept 23rd 2008

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18 days to go..! The Stand entrance was still a long way off completion and it was 24/7 for everyone concerned. R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Site Nov 11th 2008

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – 18 days later, we did it!

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R&R Design/ Emirates 7he Sevens – Main Pitch 28th November 2008

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© 2008 All Rights Reserved R&R Design FZLLC R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Game On 31st November 2008

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Players Club

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Players Club Bar

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens Players Club

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Changing Room Hall

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R&R Design/ Emirates 7he Sevens

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R&R Design / Emirates 7he Sevens – Press Cuttings Commercial Interior Design – Jan 2010

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Thank You © 2009 All Rights Reserved R&R Design

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