'Palm Repose' bench by Majid Al Bastaki - Courtesy of Dubai Design Week 2023.

‘Palm Repose’ bench by Majid Al Bastaki – All photos courtesy of Dubai Design Week 2023.

DESIGN BOX – Palm Repose features a horizontal palm trunk decked with cushions and hoisted by a black steel frame. “The blend of organic and industrial materials contributes to a contemporary design that resonates with the ‘designing responsibly’ ethos of this project.” Explains Majid Al Bastaki.

'Palm Repose' bench by Majid Al Bastaki - Courtesy of Dubai Design Week 2023.

Above the palm trunk, comfortable cushions invite rest and contemplation, creating a functional yet aesthetically pleasing piece of furniture. The palm trunk, a symbol of resilience and perseverance, is repurposed from locally sourced trees, creating a narrative of sustainability. Palm Repose bench debuted during Dubai Design Week 2023 at the UAE Designer Exhibition curated by Fatma Al Mahmoud within the Downtown Design Fair.

'Palm Repose' bench by Majid Al Bastaki - Courtesy of Dubai Design Week 2023.

Majid Al Bastaki, a Senior Architectural Engineering student and Professional Architectural Photographer, is a rising talent at the intersection of architecture and photography. Since 2018, he’s been impressing clients with a knack for capturing the essence of structures.

'Palm Repose' bench by Majid Al Bastaki - Courtesy of Dubai Design Week 2023.

'Palm Repose' bench by Majid Al Bastaki - Courtesy of Dubai Design Week 2023.

‘Palm Repose’ bench by Majid Al Bastaki – Courtesy of Dubai Design Week 2023.

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