The UAE requested a cultural icon to commemorate and inspire future generations toward peace, as well as a design signifying defense, determination, and a proactive presence to ensure it. The structure of the architecture suggests a "portal" or "gateway." It is an invitation to enter the "capital" of the U.A.E. and signifies arrival, thereby referencing the nearby, historic Maqta Fort. The sustainability requirement led to a series of solutions that resolve structural, thermal, and environmental criteria and utilize the Estidama Building Guidelines.