Culture
“If a building becomes Architecture, then it is Art”
– Arne Jacobsen
Let us join our efforts toward building the unshakable foundations for a culture of peace
Dubai College of Tourism (DCT)
Year Design: 2014
Year Built: –
BUA: –
Cost: –
Location: Dubai
Client: DTCM
Masjid Jama
Year Design: 2015
Year Built: 2019
BUA: 2,600 Sq.m
Cost: AED 20,000,000/-
Location: Dubai
Client: Majid al Futtaim (MAF)
A 2,600-square meter plot in Dubai’s busy Hor Al Anz community is proposed for the masjid mosque. Centrally located within residential blocks bound by four major roads, the mosque will serve one of the densest residential neighborhoods in Dubai. The mosque design subscribes to a minimalist design approach for exterior and interior forms.
Inspired by the geometric shapes, the built form capitalizes on overlapping volumes defined by clean and simple lines. Among its main features are the dome which will admit lighting and the free-standing sculptural minaret that define its landmark status. A colonnade flanking the main entrance plaza adds to the sense of arrival. Stone finishes complemented with geometric mashrabiya patterns introduce historic and modern touches to the overall facade.
Dar Al Marefa Ghurair School
Year Design: 2015
Year Built: 2008
BUA: 7,800 Sq.m
Cost: AED 25,000,000/-
Location: Dubai
Client: –
Balance and symmetry describe a modestly sized retail residential building where minimalist contemporary design is the overarching theme. The building’s crisp outline of floor-to-ceiling windows provides a stylish tableau to smartly showcase products and the elegant interiors to the public. With all car parking provided at the basement, the central façade entrances are clearly distinct beneath the imposing clerestory windows.
Transition from the ground level to the first level façade treatment is made by the introduction of louvers and mullions that control visual penetrability. Horizontal sun shades at the first level add a change in texture from glazed surfaces to semi-glazed facades. The design is elegantly simple with frontages that are optimized and generous displays areas.
