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COMPANY PROFILE

WADG specializes in providing consulting, design, and technical

expertise for acoustics, audiovisual systems, control systems, security,

safety, BMS, iBMS and related ICT.

WADG’s advisory capacity covers the spectrum from conceptualization

and scheme design, to detailed design, system specifications, tender

documentation, all the way through to commissioning, implementation,

and, when required, site services and after-action reporting.

We work closely with architects, owners, operators, MEPs, and

consultants to engineer custom technical systems for a wide range of

spaces both public and private.

Core markets for our services include hospitality, hotels and resorts,

government buildings, convention centers, shopping centers,

educational institutions, commercial properties, nightclubs, airports,

public transport, complex acoustic spaces, and specialty venues.

Core geographies for our project work includes the GCC and broader

MENA region, with select assignments across the globe to stay in front

of current trends and industry best practices.

WADG participates in the industry supporting organizations like

InfoComm International by delivering presentations at international

events such as ISE, PALME Middle East, Intersec, ASIS ME, OFSEC

and other notable events.

WADG Consultants DMCC continues the high standards of the

German-based consultancy, DIWA, Diplom-Ingenieur Weckesser

Akustik, Buero fuer Studiotechnik und Akustik, founded in Bremen,

Germany in 1996.

EXPERTISE

PROCESS

CLIENTS

INDUSTRY

SECTOR

MARKETS

BEST PRACTICES

ESTABLISHED

PROFILE

WADG CONSULTANTS DMCC

CONSULTING &

DESIGN

ELECTRONIC

SECURITY,

SAFETY,

SURVEILLANCE

INFORMATION &

COMMUNICATIONS

TECHNOLOGY

WADG engineering services include technical system design, sound, visuals,

lighting integration & control, ICT, CCTV and PAC system design, building

management systems, guest room management systems, Enterprise level

systems integration, Fire alarm and Evacuation system, HiTV / SMATV system,

Master clock system, Energy metering and Tenant billing system, Digital

Signage system, PA/VA/BGM system, Car park management and Guidance

system, and selection & specification of components that meet or exceed both

civil and client requirements.

As an independent consultant, we have no affiliations with any particular

brands, products, technologies or suppliers. We only work for the client,

bringing objective, unbiased, cost-effective engineering design solutions. We

regularly conduct industry and manufacturer surveys to stay ahead of

developing trends and to ‘future proof’ our own in-house criteria.

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

WADG provides design services for closed circuit television and security access

controls from small to highly complex projects including central command &

control center. Deterrence is the primary goal of physical security; electronic

security measures, properly employed and implemented, enhances this

deterrence exponentially. WADG always accounts for architectural integration of

components; this is a necessity for both design aesthetics, and for effective

surveillance and guest-safety monitoring. Our design services included but not

limited to:

• Security Cabling Systems

• Central Monitoring Systems

• CCTV Surveillance Systems

• Access Control Systems

• Space Planning & Flow

• Documentation & Specifications

• Quality Assurance (ISO, ENISA, NIST)

• Standards Certification

WADG provides design services for Information and Communications

Technologies ( ICT) for active and passive networks. Converged IP network

demand is increasing through emergence of IoT technology and a careful IT

infrastructure planning and design is vital to meet our client’s business need.

We help our clients to design active and passive infrastructure for specific

project need and business need.


ENTERPRISE

LEVEL SYSTEMS

INTEGRATION AND

IBMS

BUILDING

MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM (BMS)

SPECIALITY

SYSTEMS

WADG’s expertise in Enterprise Level systems integration design including

integrate building management systems. We work as design and supervision

consultants for:• ELV systems design guidelines and specifications

• ELV systems tender drawings

• ELV systems feasibility report on technologies and systems to be deployed

• ELV system suppliers scope matrix and integration framework

Our network infrastructure design services concentrate on the design of the

structured cabling systems from core switch to edge end points.

Specification of components for edge, core switches cabling & containment

along with main and intermediate distribution frames. Our network infrastructure

consulting & design services include:

• System Architecture

• System Design

• Documentation

• Architectural Integration

• Room Design & Space Planning

• Ethernet Transport for A/V

• AV/PAVA Design and Programming

• BMG Fire-alarm GUI Programming

WADG provides design services for Building Management Systems (BMS) from

small to highly complex enterprise level integrated building controls system. We

treat each project in its entirety and go beyond mere physical implementation to

optimize the BMS to achieve most energy efficient, fully integrated open &

scalable architecture and sustainable solution which will not only save our

client’s investment during project implementation stage but also significantly

reduce ongoing operational and maintenance cost.

Our professionals have successfully led and engineered many medium to large

scale complex projects including Five Star Hotels, Commercial Buildings,

Residential Building, Hospitals, Sport Stadium and Airports in the Middle East

and Sub-continent.

WADG Consultants offers various other specialist consultancy services that may

be compliments with our key services or offered as standalone systems. These

specialty consultancy services include: Fire Alarm System, Guestroom

Management Systems (GRMS), Digital Signage systems, Access control

systems, Car Park Management System, Audio and Video Intercom, Nurse Call

System, Lighting controls and other related ELV systems.


TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

CONSULTING &

DESIGN

MODELING &

VISUALIZATION

MEASUREMENT &

TESTING

WADG provides expert, pre & post construction, acoustical consulting & design

services for optimizing performance in acoustically demanding spaces. Our

services also include controlling, isolating and mitigating structure-borne,

equipment-generated, environmental noise and vibration, to achieve a

controlled acoustical environment.

As an independent consultancy WADG does not represent any manufacturers,

suppliers or other service providers; allowing our acoustical recommendations

to be free from bias and focused only on the best solution for the client.

Utilizing sophisticated room acoustic simulation programs, the expected

acoustic response of the space can be accurately predicted, visualized from

various perspectives and determines the importance of the right materials at

the right location.

WADG provides our clients with details presenting the visualization of the

space and acoustical characteristics, with the audio system performance

implemented.

WADG offers the wide range of acoustic & noise measurement services

regarding sound transmission, reverberation, reflection, absorption and

vibration.

Acoustic measurement services are employed for environmental impact

studies, determining levels of occupational noise and determining solutions to

architectural design problems, including: occupational noise, intelligibility,

environmental impact, noise isolation and industrial & environmental noise

studies.

ACOUSTICS


CONSTRUCTION

SUPERVISION

COMMISSIONING

SUPERVISION

DESIGN

VALIDATION

SUPERVISION SERVICES

WADG provides qualified professionals for construction supervision services

from inception to successful completion of a project. Being an independent

consultant, our qualified professionals with decades of hands-on experience

ensure that the systems are installed as per specified & approved

methodologies and witnessed in accordance to defined process to the best

industry practice which includes physical installation of field devices, controls

panels, cable management, termination & labeling, accessibility & serviceability

of installed devices and reviewing of shop drawings as well as as-built drawings.

WADG provides qualified professionals for commissioning supervision services

defining process of commissioning supervision and approval to ensure that

installed systems are commissioned in accordance to the best industry practice

and performs in accordance to the specified performance to meet the ultimate

project’s objective and to the satisfaction of client’s business requirements.

Guest safety and well-being are the priority for our clients, their management

and the property operators and owners for whom we consult. WADG takes the

user-experience as the core organizing principal which drives our work. WADG

studies component, system, interface, and physical on-ground risk assessments

for every project we do.

WADG provides qualified professionals to validate existing systems design of

Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems. Based on our decades of hands-on

experience of ELV systems design, construction & commissioning supervision

and ongoing dialogue and review of best practices between municipal police,

private security, master developers, property operators, Civil Defense

Directorates, fire safety services, telecom authorities, traffic engineering

department etc. we do not only look into individual systems performance but

also incorporate overall systems integration in our design to ensure our client’s

get the maximum business values which are also scalable to meet our client’s

future business needs.


A. Consulting & Design

Room acoustics

Communication technology

Acoustic simulations

Sound reinforcement

Audiovisual

CCTV

BMS / iBMS

Theater systems

Video conferencing

Control systems

Digital signage

Video distribution

Access controls

Interactive displays

Fire alarm systems

Conferencing

Interpretation

IPTV / HITV

GRMS systems

Parking management systems

Aircraft warning systems

B. Industry

Broadcasting & studios

Cinemas & theaters

Nightclubs

Control rooms

Shopping centers

Event centres

Hospitality

Commercial

Governmental

Military

Healthcare

Education

Industrial

Retail

Theme parks

Residential

Houses of worship

Transportation

C. Markets

GCC

MENA

East Africa

Europe

ASEA

Hospitality & Retail

System design for hospitality & retail including, nightclubs is our core

and primary market, each client with very specific and demanding

requirements, WADG tailors its service solutions to each client, from

design only to construction support throughout the lifecycle of the

clients’ project, including full consultancy and design packages for

most technology based services including, ICT, CCTV, access

controls (ACS), PAVA and AV, including as mixture of ICT and AV, the

IPTV/HITV systems.

Corporate

Quality of technology based systems in the office have become more

important over the last years and are even more critical now with

increasing cost of travel, the right audiovisual system can provide a

great way to communicate to multiple offices or customers around the

world, without ever needing to take a trip to the airport, this ties into

our ICT, CCTV, ACS, AV & acoustic design and support services

provide a total package for the required services.

Commercial & Residential

Building the right infrastructure into a residential project is the key to

the success of any residential home automation / audiovisual project,

WADG provides our clients with designs to meet the owner’s needs,

from network, networking, acoustic & audiovisual designs for the

cinema to automation, including climate, lighting control, audio & video

control systems. Pro cinema brings the movie theater home, utilizing

professional gauge equipment; we create unique, high impact, home

cinema experiences.

Education

Audiovisual systems in education typically include auditorium &

classroom systems and require the same amount of detailed design

work as the professional and corporate projects, additionally system

for education receive more use & abuse and require more attention do

design as far as durability and longevity are required. WADG provides

our clients with the right acoustic and audiovisual designs for

education market.

Entertainment

Infrastructure consulting and design for entertainment venues is one

of our passions, these projects can be extremely complicated due to

the high usage and high demand on operability, networking, security

and audiovisual systems our included in our design packages.


CIVIC

Bremen Civic Center - Bremen, Germany

Stadthalle Bremen, Hall 41- Bremen, Germany

Stadthalle Bremen, Hall 7 - Bremen, Germany

Stadthalle Bremen, Hall 1 - Bremen, Germany

Uebersee Museum - Bremen, Germany

King Abdullah Sport City, Stadium – Jeddah, KSA

Ministry of Interior – Oatar

Midfield Terminal Complex Airport – Abu Dhabi

Wankhede Cricket Stadium, Mumbai, India

HOSPITALITY & LEISURE

Dubai Festival City Festival Square - Dubai

Nikki Beach Resort - The Pearl, Doha Qatar

THE ACT - The Penthouse at the Shangri La – Dubai

NOLA – Dubai

Mythos - Dubai

Musical Theater, Bremen, Germany

The Music Room, Dubai

St. Petersburg Island - Dubai

Jekyll & Hyde Production Musical, Bremen,

Recording Studio design - Bremen, Germany

Supperclub – The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Beach Lounge – Jumeirah, Dubai

VOX Cinemas – Kenya

Century Cinemas – Bagamoyo, Tanzania

VOX Cinemas - Kampala, Uganda


PROJECT ENGAGEMENTS

HOTEL & RESORT

Zabeel Saray Hotel - Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Viceroy Hotel, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Suites in the Skies, Dubai

Media One Hotel, Dubai

The One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai

Azizi Hotel Resort – Dubai

Dhofar Beach Resort – Salalah, Oman

Jewel of the Creek – Dubai

Movenpick – Pakistan

Gulf Hotel – Dubai

Vida Hotel DCH – Dubai

St. Petersburg Island - Dubai

Grand Millennium Hotel – Jeddah

Hilton Garden Inn - Lusaka, Zambia

Lusail Beach Resort - Qatar

Serena Hotel – Nairobi Kenya

GOVERNMENT

King Abdullah International Stadium - Jeddah, KSA

Private Residence - Abu Dhabi

Private Residence - Ghantoot, UAE

Justizzentrum Bremen, Court Room – Germany

NBAD Headquarters – Abu Dhabi

Masdar / Irena Headquarters – Abu Dhabi

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - KSA

Institute of Diplomatic Studies - KSA

Solar Innovation Center - DEWA, UAE

PROJECT ENGAGEMENTS


INFRASTRUCTURE & INDUSTRIAL

ADIA, Midfield Terminal Complex – Airport Abu Dhabi

KAI Airport, Jeddah, KSA - Deportee Terminal

Hauptbahnhof Bremen, Main Train Station - Germany

Dammtor Metrostation - Hamburg, Germany

Muenchen-Nuernberg Trainstop - Bavaria, Germany

Potsdam Train Station - Berlin, Germany

Maschen Locomotive maintenance facility - Hamburg

Krupunder Metrostop - Hamburg, Germany

Dubai Metro, Green line

CORPORATE

Stadthalle Bremen - Germany

Lagerhaus Bremen - Germany

Office Building - Bremen, Germany

Bidco Oil - Nairobi, Kenya

Coca Cola Company HQ - Nairobi, Kenya

Solar Innovation Center – Dubai

Al Rostamani Corporate HQ - Dubai

Al Habtoor Corporate HQ - Dubai UAE

FINANCIAL

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank HQ – Abu Dhabi

National Bank of Abu Dhabi HQ – Abu Dhabi

RETAIL

Victoria’s Secret - Retail outlets across GCC

MEDICAL & EDUCATION

Schule Rockwinkeler Landstrasse - Bremen, Germany

Catholic University of Eastern Africa - Nairobi, Kenya

Schule St. Juergen Strasse - Bremen, Germany

Aquilla School – Dubai

Abor School – Dubai

Dwight & Brighton School – Dubai

GEMS Founders School Mizhar – Dubai

GEMS Heritage School – Dubai

Australian School - Dubai

PROJECT ENGAGEMENTS(SELECT)


PRESENTATIONS

PALME Middle East – 2014 – presentation for PALME; “ Audiovisual and Acoustic design for Hospitality and Nightclubs”

INTERSEC Middle East 2013 – Presentation for Honeywell; “Ease Simulations”

ISE Amsterdam 2012 – presentation for InfoComm; “How to specify audiovisual projects”

ISE Amsterdam 2012 – presentation for InfoComm: “Introduction to acoustics”

PALME Middle East 2012 – Presentation for PALME; “Distant miking techniques”

PALME Middle East – 2012 – presentation for PALME; “Design considerations for acoustically challenging hospitality projects”

PALME Middle East – 2011 - The Influence of cable quality on sound system performance

InfoComm Middle East – 2011 – presentation for InfoComm; “Maximizing Your Technology Spend”

PALME Middle East – 2011 – presentation for PALME; “Cable educational workshop and forum”

Pro Audio Middle East – 2010 – regarding the sound system for the Al Habtoor Corporate Headquarters

AES - Northern German Section - Room acoustics analysis and pro sound design of the new Stadthalle Bremen, AWD-Dome - 2004

Evacuation systems and relevant parameters for train stations, railroad - Wenzel Elektronik, Germany - 2006

Sound exposure of noise in concerts, dances halls & real life, Tag des Laerms, Bremen, Germany - 2006

Live Sound International - regarding the sound systems for the “Memphis in May” International Blues Festival - 1998

EN DIN - Deutsches Institut fuer Normung, German Institute for Standards - 1992 - 2011

PUBLICATIONS

Applied Acoustics - The preferred SPL for Kammermusik performances – 1987

Computerized methods of analysis of professional sound systems – 1996

On the sound system of the Stadthalle Bremen – Pro Sound magazine – 2000

The sound system of the musical theater ‘Neue Flora’, Hamburg, Germany - 1996

DIN EN 15905 Part 5 2002-2006 - Measure to prevent the risk of hearing loss of the audience by high sound exposure of

Electro-acoustic sound systems – Deutsches Institut fuer Normung

Festival of sound, DFC Festival Square, Dubai Festival Center sound systems – Pro Audio Middle East Magazine – 2009

Five star preparation, The AV and PAVA System of a 5 star hotel on the Palm Jumeirah – Pro Audio Middle East Magazine – 2009

BEST INDUSTRY PRACTICES


MIDFIELD TERMINAL COMPLEX

ABU DHABI

Client:

Location:

Scope:

Abu Dhabi Airports / Honeywell

Abu Dhabi Airport, Midfield Terminal

Acoustics

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is

one of the fastest growing airport hubs in

the world. The Midfield Terminal Complex

(MTC) is being constructed to

accommodate the growing passenger

traffic at AUH which is forecast to rise to 45

million per year by 2025. As such, parking

facilities are being created to house 3,400

cars in the Short-Term covered parking and

1,500 cars in the Long-Term parking.

WADG scope of work included data

collection and acoustic simulation (in

coordination with Honeywell), EASE

modeling, PA/VA system design

optimization, acoustic simulation, client

advisory management, modeling and

engineering advise.

WADG won the assignment based upon its

outstanding fundamental approach to

acoustics, the background and history of its

specialists, and previous successful

achievements in large public infra-structure

works, including King Fahd Stadium, and

STI performance certification

measurements at Terminals 1 & 2 of the

existing Abu Dhabi airport.

WADG has successfully met all initial EASE

modeling and subsequent on-ground

testing has surpassed the required acoustic

parameters envisioned by the Etihad

design team for all areas, specifically the

first class lounge areas, passenger

walkways, Public, VIP and check-in areas.

WADG is proud to help Etihad Airways and

Abu Dhabi Airports in their quest to support

the governments 2030 Strategic Vision

Abu Dhabi Airports multi-billion dollar upgrade scheme centers

around the new Midfield Terminal Building. Designed as a

destination in its own right, and focused on providing travelers

a world-class experience where luxury and opulence are the

standard, the new MTC encompasses 700,000 sq. of internal

space. The design philosophy centers around creating a sense

of place for all travelers, and a “haven of peace, calm, and

luxury” for guests in its lounge areas.

WADG was contracted to advise, test, measure and

recommend acoustic parameters that meet the overall design

philosophy-no small task for a building of this size and

complexity, capable to process 8,500 passengers an hour and

more than 30 million per year, through spaces as diverse as

24/7 first class lounges, bars, buffets, check-in areas, VIP

check-in areas, baggage claim, walkways, prayer rooms,

business centers, cargo facilities and duty free shops.

Additionally, and requiring specific attention from WADG was

the functional impact of the acoustic parameters on the PA/VA

system performance - performance which cannot be

compromised and must function fully during the most critical of

times, times of emergency such as fire, lost children, security

alerts, etc.


JEWEL OF THE CREEK

DUBAI

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

Dubai International Real Estate/RODA

Kling Consult Int’l / Kieferle & Partner

Deira Waterfront, Port Saeed

Acoustics

“Jewel of the Creek” Mixed Use

Development by Dubai International Real

Estate (DIRE), is one of the most prestigious

projects in Dubai. The land is located on the

Dubai Creek between the legendary Creek

Golf Club and Al Makhtoum Bridge near

Dubai International Airport. Kieferle & Partner

in JV with Kling Consultants have together

acquired the project after winning an

international level competition.

Site specifics: FOH & BOH in 5-star hotel,

serviced apartment towers, F&B outlets,

marina clubhouse, event spaces and

residential towers

Scope of work: Acoustic design

consultancy;

Project program analysis and review;

Establish design development requirements;

Key focus areas: generate acoustic reports

for environmental noise influence on the

facade construction; analysis, review, and

comments on acoustic performance of

proposed facade and glazing assemblies for

sound isolation; analysis and review on

acoustic treatment for sound infiltration

between adjacent spaces; acoustic materials

and datasheets.

Direct interface with architects, designers,

engineers and other team members ongoing

throughout the process to ensure proper

acoustic systems, materials and detailing

techniques to isolate, absorb, attenuate,

enclose, or otherwise prevent in coordination

with the interior design teal, the intrusion and

control of noise.

Jewel of the Creek, the $1.3 billion, mixed use development is in

the heart of the Deira Creek district and will become an urban

centre and prominent landmark. When complete the complex

will house 8 apartments buildings, 4 serviced hotel/apartments,

3 office towers, 2 hotels, a conference center and hospitality

areas covering 123,955 sqm of land.

WADG was hired from the conception of the project as the

consultant in charge of building acoustics and room acoustic

design. As this project is in the heart of an already bustling

urban district, with major auto thoroughfares, boat traffic, and

overhead airplane flight patterns it presented a unique set of

challenges for sound attenuation and ambient noise mitigation.

Deliverables required from WADG a range from acoustic

schematic design reports and evaluations to final acoustic

design reports and detail drawings. Tender evaluation

documents and technical details were also part of the

deliverables.


KING ABDULLAH SPORTS CITY

STADIUM, JEDDAH

SAUDI ARABIA

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

Saudi Aramco

Arup Associates

Jeddah, KSA

Acoustics, PA & Mass Notification

King Abdullah Sports City, also nicknamed

The Shining Jewel, in Arabic or simply The

Jewel, in Arabic, is a new multi-use stadium

and sports city located 60 kilometers north of

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The main stadium (King Abdullah

International Stadium) is used for football,

reaching a full capacity of 62,241 spectators.

It is the biggest stadium in Jeddah, and the

second biggest in Saudi Arabia, coming after

Riyadh's King Fahd Stadium. Additionally, it

is the 10th biggest stadium in the Arab world.

Accompanying the innovative stadium are

smaller sports venues surrounding the main

stadium. It also hosts athletics and indoor

sporting events in indoor arenas.

WADG was hired to perform acoustic

calculations and simulations for the spectator

announcement system, to consult on the PA

design and installation as per FIFA

requirements, and for the overall PA and

Mass Notification system implementation.

WADG performed all of the EASE modeling

and simulations for ARUP Consultants.

Broadening our role onsite, WADG undertook

project supervision and special projects

management for Samsung ME / Audiviz / Al

Falak and Samsung during the entire

construction process. The resulting

achievement included 2,300 loudspeakers

installed and wired throughout the stadium,

116 nos. JBL PD700 series throughout the

bowl, supported by 160 Crown DCI amplifiers

and 24 BSS BLU800 processors in 10

locations on a redundant fiber optic network.

WADG oversaw and facilitated the grand

opening spectacle of the stadium, attended in

person by King Abdullah and culminating in

an exciting King’s Cup finale and opening

fireworks and music spectacle.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first purpose-built, FIFA standard

football venue, KASC seats 60,000 plus fans and is home to

Jeddah’s two Premiere League clubs. The stadium itself is 3

concourse levels with a dramatic space offering 360 degree

views.

The stadium includes 5-star quality premium lounges, boxes and

VVIP facilities, athlete amenities and press facilities. Situated

adjacent to the stadium is a Mosque and a 10,000 seat

indoor/outdoor multipurpose arena designed for a range of

international competitions.


DHOFAR BEACH RESORT

DHOFAR, OMAN

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

Taameer Investment S.A.O.C.

Godwin, Austen, Johnson Architects (GAJ)

Salalah, Sultanate of Oman

Electronic Security, ICT, Acoustics

The project is located in an open area of

Dhofar Beach on the east side with easy

road access to the north-east. The southern

side has access to an uninterrupted outlook

offering spectacular views for residents and

visitors over the Arabian Sea.

The five-star beach resort in Salalah is a

beachfront resort complex, consisting of

several separate buildings – the main hotel

(six + one floors), ballroom, main reception

area and spa etc. – as well as a car park. It

will accommodate 220 guest rooms, 66

luxury villas, two presidential suites, various

restaurants, leisure facilities, meeting rooms,

a business centre, retail outlets, supporting

restaurants, all-day dinning, convention

centre, exclusive spa, and associated back-

of-house buildings.

Security Specific Mandate: WADG was

invited and tasked with development of the

overall security methodology, philosophy and

all ELV systems consultancy for Tameer

Investment Company’s multi-million dollar

beach resort, residence and commercial

complex in Salalah, Oman.

In carrying out the assignment WADG was

required to determine specific security

requirements for individual spaces, identify

specific requirements for the security

command center and related equipment, and

provide details and standards for all security

devices and hardware.

WADG coordinated with the main consultant

for the door/hardware schedules to design

access control systems and strategy from

ground up, developed plans, specifications,

phasing concepts and budget estimates for

the full scope of the property’s telecom, ICT,

Audiovisual, IPTV, GRMS, Access control

systems and Electronic Security

infrastructure.

WADG was contracted to advise on the full scope of telecommunications,

ICT and building security consultancy for the Dhofar Beach Resort property

in Salalah. Advisory services were required throughout all stages of work

from concept design to schematic design, through detailed Final design

phase, including all product information, specifications, tender

documentations and IFC documents.

WADG advisory included services such as the design of structured cabling

systems, active voice and data networks, guest room management

systems & virtual guest interaction & entertainment services, visual

information services, and the building security services for hotel, serviced

apartments, residences and villas.

Report and stakeholder meetings required WADG to provide our expert

opinion and detailed knowledge of ISP connectivity, firewalls and routers,

LAN, WLAN, HSIA, IPTV, HITV, staff communications DECT/VOIP, CCTV,

access control, panic alarms and security control room design and layout.

Technical details incorporated into WADG’s concept design, operating

programs and budgets included: design and bandwidth calculations,

concept criteria standards and baselines, applicable design standards,

design principle technical narrative, facility matrices, infrastructure

schematics, access routes and spacing, among many others.


VICEROY HOTEL & RESORT

PALM JUMEIRAH, DUBAI

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

Skai Holdings Limited LLC.

P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd.

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai UAE

Electronic Security, Access Control

Viceroy Hotels and Resorts deliver one-of-a-

kind lifestyle experiences that bring together

provocative design and intuitive service in

some of the world's most sought-after

destinations. Viceroy Hotels and Resorts

redefine the very concept of boutique and

luxury hospitality.

ELV systems consultants, Access Control

Strategy and Design ~ in conjunction with

other responsibilities for acoustics and

electronic security design and

implementation, WADG advised on the

integration of security access control

systems for FOH, BOH, guest rooms, suites,

apartments and villas, including lifts, floor

access, etc. for guests, staff, management,

and visitors across the property. Access

control components required compliance

with the vendor’s wireless protocol backbone

to ensure real time communication between

software, locks and cards.

This system is considered an “online” system

and includes:

• security electronic panels

• security system computer consoles

• card readers

• proximity card readers

• ancillary equipment

• integrated room, apartment, and BOH

readers and locks.

Operational requirements of the system were

based on technology allowing for the same

card to be used for all reader locations.

System design and access protocols needed

to consider a wide range of users including:

• hotel guests

• apartment guests

• housekeeping staff

• maintenance staff

• operations, management and admin

• security personnel

• PMS/HOS interfacing

In carrying out the assignment WADG was required to

determine specific security requirements for individual

spaces, identify specific requirements for the security

command center and related equipment, and provide

details and standards for all security devices and

hardware.

WADG coordinated with the main consultant in

development plans, specifications, phasing concepts and

budget estimates for the full scope the property’s ELV,

access control and security infrastructure.

WADG advisory mandate includes operator integration and

hardware/software interface assessments.

WADG’s work scope included an appraisal of the system’s

use of resources and controls to eliminate or manage

vulnerabilities and eliminate potential threats. Both internal

and external threats were evaluated, as was the overall

integration of all systems in the Security control room with

the security system elements to meet owner and operator

performance objectives.


JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE

SUITES IN THE SKAI, DUBAI

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

Skai Holdings Limited LLC.

WS Atkins & partners Overseas

Jumeirah Village Centre, Dubai UAE

ICT, Electronic Security, AV & Acoustics

Viceroy Jumeirah Village Circle, formerly

known as Suites in the SKAI, is a 60 storey

mega development close to the center of

JVC. This 60 storey building will contain a

hotel and residential component. Uniquely, it

offers over 450,000 sq. ft. of garden space

and 270 swimming pools. The project was

sold out a few months following its launch in

2014.

The property now is known under the name

Viceroy Jumeirah Village Circle.

The luxury property security challenges

include its urban environment, as well as the

mixed use nature of its occupants and

guests - hotel, residence, retail, corporate

and fitness environments spread across the

tower and its multi-stories.

ELV systems consultancy and Acoustics.


invited and tasked with design preparation,

planning and system specifications for all

ELV systems and Acoustics consultancy of

the JVC Twin Towers complex under

construction in Dubai.

Overall security recommendations were

required at minimum to meet with Dubai

Department of Protective Systems’

directives, as well as specific future-proofing

directives from the property operator and

individual residence owners.

WADG takes a holistic view to electronic

security. A dedicated network infrastructure

is mandatory and is used to both supplement

and enhance the physical security

operations for any property. Our advice and

recommendations for particular systems are

always tailored to provide an inclusive,

efficient integrated operating environment.

Following ANSI, TIA, and EIA standards, as well as local regulations

and operator specifications, WADG designed, advised and provides

ongoing consultancy regarding all ICT systems – Integrated

Communications Technology and Security Systems including:

• Structured Cabling System

• Data Network

• PABX – IP Telephony

• High Speed Internet Access (HSIA)

• IPTV (HITV)

• Guest Room Management System

• CCTV Surveillance System

• Access Control System

• Digital Signage

• Audio – Visual

• Electronic Security Control Room design

WADG’s mandate also includes the CCTV video surveillance system

including system components such as hardware, card readers, fiber

optic cabling, Electronic security systems coordination, detailed design

drawings and reviews, architectural integration of cameras and

recording devices, recording, back-up and fail-over design, network

architecture, etc.

Multiple reviews and reports of the system, system components, and

overall integration with property IP and IT networking were regularly

presented and refined with inputs from the design and architecture

departments, the owners and operators management team.


THE GULF HOTEL

BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

The Gulf Hotels Group

Godwin Austen Johnson Architects (GAJ)

Business Bay, Dubai UAE

ELV, ICT, Electronic Security, AV & Acoustics

The 240-room Gulf Hotel Business Bay is

situated on a waterfront site overlooking

the Creek facing the Burj Khalifa. It sits on

a podium building which is occupied by

the public areas, hotel amenities and

support facilities. Guest room views are

maximised through the clever introduction

of full height glazing systems to take full

advantage of the stunning views.

The design was inspired by the

practicality of the project brief so the

generated form was based on a simplified

building massing with projected

panoramic lifts facing the Business Bay

and Burj Khalifa as well as a curved

façade screen which provides shade to

the sun-facing facade.

Overall security recommendations were

required at minimum to meet with Dubai

Department of Protective Systems’

directives, as well as specific future-

proofing directives from the property

operator.

WADG was selected to design and

counsult on the this hotel project in the

specialist fields of acoustics, ICT,

Electronic security and audiovisual

systems

ELV systems consultancy and Acoustics.


invited and tasked with design

preparation, planning and system

specifications for all ELV systems and

Acoustics consultancy of the Gulf Hotel

under construction in Business Bay,

Dubai.

Following International Hotel standards, as well as local regulations and

operator specifications, WADG designed, advised & provided consultancy

regarding all Extra Low Voltage systems – The Integrated

Communications Technology, Audiovisual and Security Systems includes:

• Structured Cabling System

• Data Network

• IP Telephony

• High Speed Internet Access (HSIA)

• IPTV (HITV)

• Guest Room Management System

• CCTV Surveillance System

• Access Control System

• Audio – Visual, Ballroom Video wall

• Electronic Security Control room layout design

WADG’s mandate also includes the CCTV video surveillance system,

hardware including system components such as head-end, card readers,

fiber optic cabling. Electronic security systems coordination, installation

design coordination, detailed design drawings and reviews, architectural

integration of cameras and recording devices, recording, back-up and fail-

over design, network architecture, etc.

Multiple reviews and reports of the system, system components, and

overall integration with property IP and IT networking were regularly

presented and refined with inputs from the design and architecture

departments, the owners and operators management team.


VIDA HOTEL

DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

EMAAR Properties

Godwin, Austen, Johnson Architects (GAJ)

Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai UAE

Acoustics & ELV Design

Located by the banks of the Dubai Creek

and overlooking a marina, Vida Harbour

Point is the second hotel project in the area

by Emaar Hospitality Group. The hotel

project with views of the Dubai Creek, the

Downtown Dubai skyline and the Ras Al

Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, will be part of The

Island District of Dubai Creek Harbour. This

property is a joint venture between Emaar

Properties and Dubai Holding.

Site specifics:

Vida Harbour Point will have 275 rooms with

a vintage design approach. In addition to a

range of in-hotel amenities such as an all-

day dining restaurant, health and fitness

facilities, meeting rooms and events venues,

guests will have direct access to a 4.5km

long Creek Boardwalk and a marina that can

berth yachts of varying sizes. The Boardwalk

will feature retail, leisure, F&B outlets, event

spaces, galleries and water features.

Scope of work: Formulation of acoustic

reports for environmental noise influence on

the facade construction; analysis, review,

and comments on acoustic performance of

proposed facade and glazing assemblies for

sound isolation; analysis and review on

acoustic treatment for sound infiltration

between adjacent spaces; Complete building

acoustics with F&B noise considerations and

constraints, Acoustic materials approval lists

and datasheets.

Direct interface with architects, designers,

engineers and other team members

throughout the process to ensure proper

acoustic systems, materials and detailing

techniques to isolate, absorb, attenuate,

enclose in coordination with the interior

design team and the client EMAAR.

Following International and local acoustic requirements and standards,

WADG Consultants have, in conjunction with Mirage and Godwin

Austin Johnson designed the complete acoustics direction and solution

for the Vida Hotel in Dubai Creek Harbour.

WADG Consultants scope of work for the Vida HOTEL included

complete building acoustics, Formulation of acoustic reports for

environmental noise influence on the facade construction; analysis,

review, and comments on acoustic performance of proposed facade

and glazing assemblies for sound isolation; analysis and review on

acoustic treatment for sound infiltration between adjacent spaces.

WADG’s mandate also included the complete ELV system design and

specification including ICT Infrastructure and technology design and

specification, Electronic security, access control and CCTV video

surveillance system including system components such as hardware,

card readers, fiber optic cabling network, Electronic security systems

coordination, detailed design drawings and reviews, architectural

integration of cameras and recording devices, recording, back-up and

fail-over design, etc. The scope of work for ELV systems was limited to

detailed design.


BRIGHTON COLLEGE &

DWIGHT SCHOOL

DUBAI

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

Bloom Education

NEB

Dubai UAE

Audiovisual systems & Acoustics Design

Brighton College, England’s leading co-

educational school opens in Dubai in 2018.

Brighton College Dubai offers its pupils a

vibrant and challenging learning

environment, and a distinctive British

independent school ethos which reflects the

values and dynamic culture of Dubai and the

United Arab Emirates

Brighton College was founded in 1845 and is

today one of the UK’s leading schools.

Academic results consistently place Brighton

among the top 3 schools for boys and girls in

England. Provision for art, music, dance, and

drama is exceptional, and the College’s

sporting prowess is nationally renowned.

Brighton College Dubai is the third sister

school to Brighton College UK in the UAE.

The College is supported by the Centre for

Excellence in Arabic Language, Culture and

the Arts.

With close to 150 years of experience in

innovation to build on, the Dwight Global

Online School was founded with the aim of

being a school for the future and is

committed to igniting the Spark of Genius in

young and bright minds all around the world.

WADG Consultants was responsible for the

complete audiovisual system, Stage and

theatrical lighting, technology solutions and

complete area specific building acoustics

design and specifications as per BB93 for

both schools as well as the technolobically

advanced shared facilities.

Following BB93 standards, as well as Dubai regulations and operator

specifications, WADG designed, advised and provides ongoing

consultancy regarding AV systems and acoustics

The following areas were considered in the design and specifications:

• Acoustic design of main auditorium

• AV design & specifications for main auditorium technology

• Shared facility AV & acoustics design and specification

• Acoustics Design and layout of the stage orchestra pit

• Acoustic design & reverberation compliance as per BB93

• Music Rooms

• Drama Rooms

• Building acoustics

• Acoustic design for all spaces in the building

• Intricate Classroom acoustic simulation & design

WADG was responsible for determining acoustic parameters and

ensuring appropriate materials are incorporated in coordination with the

interior design department to attenuate the sound as per BB93

acoustic standards for schools. Sound reinforcement and theatrical

lighting design systems are designed and specified in the main

auditorium providing a complete solution for any kind of entertainment

capability.

WADG also coordinated with architecture in designing the stage

orchestra pit so as to provide a complete stage as well as an option of

an open orchestra pit when required.


AQUILLA SCHOOL

DUBAI

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

The Aquila School is a flagship school for the

International Schools Partnership (ISP) in

Dubai. The school enjoys the advantage of

being part of a global family of 25 schools,

teaching over 16,000 students across

Europe, Middle East, South East Asia, South

and North America. The Aquila School is led

by Principal Wayne Howsen and Head of

Primary, Kylie Cleworth who have come from

the only school in Abu Dhabi to have been

graded Outstanding in two consecutive

inspections.

The school brings a progressive learning

style to Dubai focusing on intellectual

challenge, inquiry and research-based

learning and is already being noticed for its

breadth of curriculum choice and its

commitment to be the right fit for all students

rather than a few.

WADG worked in close conjunction with the

architect and their interior design division to

accommodate all requirements of other

consultants into the acoustic design of every

area in the school as per BB93 British

standards for acoustics in schools.

WADG has incorporated audiovisual systems

and theatrical lighting design in the

auditorium as well as the Blackbox room.

These systems are designed to stage

various forms of entertainment events for

different sized audiences.Design approach is

considered to bebuilt on a professional

performance platform with semi-professional

and basic user input to assist and

incorporate student learning in the

performance arts process

Following BB93 standards, as well as Dubai regulations and operator

specifications, WADG designed, advised and provides ongoing

consultancy regarding AV systems and acoustics

The following areas were considered in the design and specifications:

• Acoustic design of main auditorium

• AV design & specifications for main auditorium technology

• Shared facility AV & acoustics design and specification

• Acoustics Design and layout of the Blackbox / Drama room

• Acoustic design & reverberation compliance as per BB93

• Music Rooms

• Drama Rooms

• Complete Building acoustics

• Intricate Classroom acoustic simulation & design

• Acoustic design for all spaces in the building

WADG Consultants was selected to consult and design the complete

acoustic and audiovisual systems required for the Aquilla School.

The sound reinforcement and theatrical lighting design systems are

designed and specified in the main auditorium and Blackbox / Drama

room providing a complete solution for any kind of entertainment

capability.

WADG was responsible for determining acoustic parameters and

ensuring appropriate materials are incorporated in coordination with the

interior design department to attenuate the sound as per BB93

acoustic standards for acoustics in schools.

Aquilla School Dubai

NEB

Dubai UAE

Audiovisual systems & Acoustics Design


ST. PETERSBURG ISLAND

THE HEART OF EUROPE [THOE]

Client:

Architect:

Location:

Scope:

Dynamic Engineering Consultants

Tabanlioglu Architects

Dubai UAE

Acoustics

Designed in the shape of a heart, St

Petersburg Island will be a charming vacation

retreat, home to white sandy beaches, a

large infinity pool, shallow lagoons, lush

tropical gardens and an exclusive restaurant

and bar.

Taking inspiration from The Maldives, St

Petersburg will be surrounded by Floating

Seahorses which will be connected to the

island and its exclusive facilities via floating

jetties. All Floating Seahorses will offer

stunning sea and island views and the

ultimate in contemporary marine style living.

St Petersburg Island will be an idyllic holiday

destination for adults and children as it offers

peace and tranquility yet close proximity to

Main Europe Island, the largest island and

the vibrant hub of The Heart of Europe. St

Petersburg Island is within easy reach of The

Tzar Hotel, a luxury five star property and a

plethora of other amenities on Main Europe

Island.

WADG has intricately woven every element

of this island with intelligent acoustic

solutions in every area of this hotel, turning

this heart shaped island into a very

acoustically comfortable and peaceful

destination .

WADG has intricately woven every element of this island with

intelligent acoustic solutions in every area of this hotel, turning this

heart shaped island into a very acoustically comfortable and peaceful

destination.

This design was performed under ISO, DIN, EN & VDI acoustic

standards.

The essential areas acoustically considered in the design are:

• Restaurant

• All day Bar

• Restaurant seating area

• AHU Plant rooms and Pump rooms

The public areas were acoustically considered to be of the highest

performance standards. The Pump rooms and the plant rooms were

designed in detail to contain all transmission of airborne sound through

walls, ducts and vent and all vibrations from machinery and pumps to

ensure upmost guest comfort in all areas of the island.


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