A multi-story building with a combination of grey, beige, and red exterior panels. The building is marked with the "Weatherford" title and logos. It also features large windows, green lawns, and young palm trees along a paved pathway. The sky is clear, indicating a bright, sunny day.
A multi-story office building with large windows and a metal grid structure on the facade. The main entrance is at the front, with a glass door. The building features beige and grey paneling with red accents. The paved parking area surrounds the building with some small trees.
A bright office lobby with cream tiled flooring with a warm brown striped accent and a red reception desk on the right with "Weatherford" logo and title. Black couches are in the waiting area on the left. A staircase with a glass railing leads to the mezzanine floor. Green leaves partially frame the foreground.
A spacious, naturally lit interior features a grand staircase with glass and wood railings, leading to an upper floor. The space is adorned with tall potted plants, clean white walls, and large windows that allow natural light to flood in. The flooring is white with brown tile accents.

Weatherford International | Training Facility

The new facility is expected to be a benchmark for the numerous Weatherford International Training Centers worldwide, capable of accommodating the industry's evolving demands.

Weatherford International has recently established a new facility in the Middle East region, covering an area of 120,000 square feet. The facility is primarily dedicated to training and research operations and is located in an industrial park a few blocks from the Persian Gulf. 

The campus comprises five buildings, with the training center being a three-story building. It includes a testing laboratory, tech laboratory, and simulator room. The facility is designed to be versatile and has 14 teaching/training rooms, with the largest room on a tiered floor having a capacity of 100 persons. The center also features a large high-bay shop for hands-on training and testing. 

One of the most prominent features of the training center is a fully functioning oil drilling platform. The building facade is made of precast concrete panels and pre-finished aluminum cladding. The vertical metal louvers serve as a sun-shading device. Each floor has both covered and open decks to leverage the desert sun and provide protection from it. 

The new facility is expected to set the benchmark for the numerous Weatherford Training Centers worldwide, with the capability of adapting to the industry's evolving demands.

Client
Weatherford International

Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Square Feet
120,000

Opened
January 2004

Services

Architecture, Interior Design, FF&E, Master Planning

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