Fernando Mastrangelo translates Dubai’s essence into ‘THE CAPITAL COLLECTION’ of mirrors
THE CAPITAL COLLECTION of mirrors by Fernando Mastrangelo references Dubai as an architectural oasis that has emerged from a sand-covered landscape.
Jameel Arts Centre merges UAE natural landscape and architectural heritage with Dubai skyline
The new Jameel Arts Centre by Serie Architects is a cultural hub featuring a white cluster of galleries, 7 desert gardens and an open-air sculpture park overlooking Dubai creek.
Pinterest: best designs, exhibitions and installations @ Dubai 2018
Dubai 2018 – The best of Dubai Design Week 2018 is on Pinterest – explore our dedicated board! (And do not forget to read our design report!)
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.
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!
Aljoud Lootah’s TEBR porcelain designs reinterpret UAE architectural details
Aljoud Lootah translates the intricate patterns of Emirati architectural heritage into TEBR porcelain collection of vases and tableware.
The sanctuary: Ayah Al Bitar’s versatile design-set is conceived for holy moments and yoga as well.
The sanctuary design-set by Ayah Al Bitar is designed to help Muslim prayers in their rituals but also to accompany vernacular home routines… Like pilates.
Preview: 10 creative and entrepreneurial women to shine at Design Days Dubai 2017
Omani-inspired cabinets functional praying consoles and skyscraper-looking tables. Archipanic previews 10 projects and designs by innovative women at Design Days Dubai 2017.
Hyperloop One: UAE supersonic transport system revealed
From Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 12 minutes: BIG and Hyperloop One reveal joint vision for future mobility at airplane speed.
Dubai Design Week 2016: 7 must-see design projects and shows
From Cairo urban design scene to iridescent patterns projected on the Burj Khalifa but also a Svarovski caleidoscopic installation by Zainab Al Hashimi and bespoke furniture by emerging UAE talents. We selected 7 not-to-be-missed projects and show at Dubai Design Week 2016.
BIG, Foster + Partners and Grimshaw Architects reveal designs for Dubai Expo 2020
A layered trefoil-shaped building, a garden nested under an upside-down architecture and a bloom of solar-powered towers: BIG, Foster+Partners and Grimshaw Architects unveiled winning designs for major pavilions at Dubai Expo 2020.
MB&F M.A.D.Gallery Dubai presents levitating mechanical art devices by Quentin Carnaille
“Apesanteur” series of mid-air floating collectibles by Quentin Carnaille mesmerise visitors at the recently opened MB&F M.A.D. Gallery Dubai.
Double Square geometrical design by Aljoud Lootah
Aljoud Lootah abstracts geometrical patterns to create Double Square minimal furniture design collection.
The ultimate skyscraper
Who challenges the Burj Khalifa? The first vertical city could overshadow the architecture battle to build the ultimate skyscraper and relegate super tall towers as thing from the past.
Yaroof by Aljoud Lootah links UAE fishing traditions with contemporary design
Yaroof installation by Aljoud Lootah pays homage to traditional fishing techniques and Arabesque patterns in front of Dubai contemporary skyline.
Aljoud Lootah’s Oru Series introduces Middle Eastern origami
Dubai-based designer Aljoud Looutah created the Oru Series, a design collection in teak, copper and felt inspired by origami tradition.
Lumière cinematic light installation by Commonplace Studio
In Dubai, Lumière cinematic light installation by Commonplace Studio offered a meteorogical spectacle under a cloud composed of pendant lightbulbs.
Shamsa Alabbar: calligraphic jewels
Inspired by the modern arab woman, Shamsa Alabbar’s calligraphic jewelry combines traditional Arabic typography with contemporary and minimal graphic designs.
With Look Back, Karim Chaya explores the thin line between admirers and voyeurs
In Dubai, lebanese designer Karim Chaya presented the mirror-sculpture “Look Back” for House of Today. The bespoke design features a voyeur/skeleton holding a mirror and refers to the true admirer in each of us.
How are women shaping Middle East design?
Beside flamboyant and bespoke exhibitions, Design Days Dubai presented the creative genius and smart entrepreneurship of women shaping Middle East Design.