ABWAB pavilions at Dubai Design Week 2024
The 2024 ABWAB installations reinterpret vernacular architecture from Iraq to Ethiopia and propose ecological building techniques using palm waste and mycelium.
TukTukDum table by Altqadum at Dubai Design Week 2024
Omani architecture studio Altqadum created an interactive, convivial piece of furniture that invites visitors to socialise, play and make noise.
The Enfold Pavilion by DEOND is a “Holistic Embrace of Body and Technology”
Entirely crafted from corrugated cardboard, the Enfold Pavilion features an AI-infused ‘second skin’ fabric that “could help treat anxiety and de-accelerate the mind and body.”
Dubai Design Week 2024: creativity under the Burj Khalifa
Inflatable bedouin tents, Palestinian carpets, upcycled palm waste, and playful dinner furniture incorporating tablemates… Check out the best of Dubai Design Week 2024.
Downtown Design 2023: ten female-empowered projects in Dubai
At the Downtown Design 2023 fai in Dubai, we have been positively impressed by the strong presence of female designers, curators and creatives. Check some of the projects we liked the most.
The ‘Of Palm’ pavilion in Dubai celebrates the Palm tree
‘Of Palm’ Pavillion at Dubai Design Week 2023 explores the creative and multitasking potential of palm trees in UAE culture, architecture and design.
Dubai Design Week 2023: ten must-visit exhibitions and installations
Dubai Design Week 2023 is about interweaving… cultures, textiles, palm trees, technology and sustainability. Check what we liked the most.
Tanween 2021: 4 design, science and material innovation projects inspired by the UAE
A Biosand cabinet, a tech-crafted ottoman with river tamarind leather-like fabric, ghaf tree lamps and desert cotton upholstery. With the Tanween 2021 program, Tashkeel platform for the UAE design scene presents the work of four emerging female designers who teamed up with local botanists, scientists, engineers and manufacturers to develop innovative materials and create bespoke furniture and lighting collections.
Pinterest: the best of DubaiDesignWeek2021 is on Archipanic
We have created a Pinterest board rounding up what we liked the most at DubaiDesignWeek2021. Check it out and find out more!
The ‘Nature in Motion’ pavilion by Ahmed El-Sharabassy is inspired by the UAE moving desert
At Dubai Design Week 2021, Ahmed El-Sharabassy has created the NATURE IN MOTION pavilion inspired by shapeshifting dune landscapes in the UAE. Made of sustainable and recyclable materials, the sinuous lightweight architecture provides multi-functional and multi-purpose public spaces and hosts an exhibition exploring compostable building materials and structures made of paper pulp.
Dubai Design Week 2021: 10 must see exhibitions and installations
Dubai Design Week 2021: a pavilion referring to the UAE moving desert, communal spaces inspired by traditional Emirati dance and more…
Dubai Design Week 2018
Interactive VR installations, a global grad show focusing on Artificial Intelligence and a parametric design installation exploring the emotional states of autism. Dubai Design Week 2018 bridges tradition and cutting edge technologies highlighting the most creative scene of the Middle East.
Fuorisalone 2018: 15 must-see exhibitions in Milan
The debut of Ventura Future and the Vegan design challenge, a sky-mirroring courtyard and choreographies of light inspired by folk dance. 15 must-see exhibitions at Fuorisalone 2018.
Top 5 exhibitions and installations on show at Dubai Design Week 2017
The Burj Khalifa as a huge sundial arm, a pavilion made from up cycled bed springs and Casablanca creative vibe. Dubai Design Week 2017 showcases the creativity of Middle East and beyond!