MERED has appointed Michel Desvigne Paysagiste (MDP), a landscape architecture and urban planning practice based in Paris, as the landscape consultant for Riviera Residences. The landmark waterfront development on Al Reem Island, designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, will now benefit from one of Europe’s most respected landscape studios, the statement said.
Founded by Michel Desvigne, MDP is internationally recognised for its and long-term approach to landscape design. With projects spanning over 35 countries, the practice has collaborated closely with architects, public institutions, and cultural bodies. MDP is known for creating landscapes that evolve, prioritising spatial clarity, natural systems, and relationship between architecture and public space.
The Paris National Museum of Modern Art even acquired certain MDP drawings and models. For Riviera Residences, MDP will develop a landscape strategy that aligns with MERED’s vision of a waterfront sanctuary. This strategy will strike a balance between structure and openness, taking into account the climate, scale, and social dynamics of Al Reem Island.
Michael Belton, CEO of MERED said, “MDP’s work is defined by depth, patience, and an understanding of how places evolve over decades. Partnering with them represents an important step for Riviera Residences as we progress in its construction. Their approach strengthens the project’s design depth and reinforces our focus on quality of life, identity, and longevity. Landscape is central to how residents will experience this development, and MDP brings the rigour and sensitivity required to shape a waterfront community of lasting significance.”
Michel Desvigne, Founder and Principal at MDP added, “Riviera Residences offers an opportunity to think about landscape as a lasting framework that structures daily life, movement, and long-term spatial character. Our role is to shape outdoor environments that mature over time, respond to climate and context, and establish a strong relationship between architecture, water, and public space within Abu Dhabi’s urban fabric.”
Riviera Residences, nestled on Al Reem Island within Abu Dhabi Global Market, is situated at the heart of one of the capital’s most vibrant districts. Abu Dhabi has emerged as a top destination for the ultra-wealthy due to its high-quality housing, access to healthcare and education, global connectivity, and stable, tax-efficient environment. This has led HNWIs to view the capital as a long-term home for their global wealth, resulting in a growing demand for thoughtfully designed residential communities.
Riviera Residences envisions itself as a lush sanctuary within the city, comprising over 400 apartments and 11 exclusive villas, including sky villas, ocean villas, and a penthouse. The development seamlessly blends contemporary architecture with references to Abu Dhabi’s pearl-diving heritage, evident in the mother-of-pearl façades, refined interiors, and carefully curated amenities. Residents will have access to multiple swimming pools, wellness and fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor yoga spaces, sports courts, family areas, and a waterfront promenade lined with cafés and dining overlooking the Azure Lagoon and Saadiyat Island, the statement said.
The construction of Riviera Residences is now underway, with main construction scheduled to commence soon. Upon completion, the development will stand as a landmark waterfront address, harmonising architecture, landscape, and long-term residential value on Abu Dhabi’s ever-evolving shoreline, it concluded.
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Source: MEConstructionNews
