The Opus is a mixed-use building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The building is made of mirrored glass and features a distinctive void in the center. Design:The Opus is made up of two 21-story towers that meet at the roof and ground levels The towers are connected by a sky bridge and atrium The building's void is a free-form space that allows views of the city The void's curved glass facade reduces solar heat gain The building's exterior is made up of flat, single-curved, and double-curved glass units Construction: The Opus's construction required a new construction methodology for the bridge, podium, and temporary platformThe innovative approach allowed for simultaneous work on multiple parts of the siteFeatures: The Opus houses offices, restaurants, cafes, serviced residences, and a rooftop barThe ME Dubai luxury hotel is located in the buildingThe hotel's interiors and architecture were designed by Zaha HadidTimeline: Construction began in May 2008 and was completed in October 2017