Brad Pitt is set to design a new luxury green hotel and resort in Dubai. The actor, who is already heavily involved in the green rebuilding of the Ninth Ward with his Make it Right NOLA project, will be working with L.A. based architectural firm GRAFT in conjunction with Zabeel Properties to create the 5 star, 800-room energy efficient structure.
Pitt, a self-proclaimed fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, has said that acting is his career, but architecture is his passion:
Selecting this development as my first major construction project has been a simple decision, Pitt added. It will underpin not only my values for environmentally-friendly architecture, but also embrace my career in entertainment. [people.com]
Ecorazzi posted a photo of Dubai’s development from 1990 to 2003, and the contrast is pretty striking. takepart to learn more about Pitt’s green rebuilding efforts in New Orleans, and find out how you can help.
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