Dubai Creek Golf Club - in pictures
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The Dubai Creek Golf Club. Its angular design, which evokes the lateen sails of a dhow, became an instant classic that went on to stand the test of time. Godwin Austen Johnson -
British architect Brian Johnson was behind clubhouse design for Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht club. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Mr Johnson had an eight-inch model of the clubhouse made and sent it with the design drawings. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
By adding sails of different sizes, he also ensured that no matter where anyone stands on the course, the design looks like the sails of a dhow. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Brian Johnson at the opening of the Dubai Creek Golf Club. Godwin Austen Johnson -
Construction of the clubhouse started in 1990 by Al Naboodah Laing. Godwin Austen Johnson -
The concrete panels that make up the sails had to be aligned precisely to ensure the building was free of any curves. Godwin Austen Johnson -
One of the clubhouse sails under construction. Godwin Austen Johnson -
The clubhouse design includes sails of different sizes. Godwin Austen Johnson -
Mr Johnson said the construction was 'really high-tech and cutting edge in its day'. Godwin Austen Johnson -
Marina berths were being added while the clubhouse was under construction. Godwin Austen Johnson -
The winning design was the culmination of experimenting with regional motifs and symbols. Godwin Austen Johnson -
Construction work at Dubai Creek Golf Club. Godwin Austen Johnson -
An aerial shot of the Dubai Creek Golf Club. Godwin Austen Johnson
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