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Project • By Tee Vee Eff • Restaurants
Cakeology
This café was inspired by the brand name. Alluding to the science of making cakes, the layout of the café cleverly guides patrons through the various stages of cake production. From the entrance, which symbolizes the start of the process, to the exit where the perfected cakes are proudly displayed, every corner breaks down a different part of the cake-making process. This type of experiential, exhibition-like design invites patrons to explore and appreciate the intricacies of baking.
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Central to the design is the focal point: the coffee and pastry bar. Bathed in the glow of the main lighting feature, a custom designed translucent 3D stretch ceiling hanging over the entire bar... More
Project • By Pascall+Watson • Auditoriums
Yas Arena
The award-winning arena forms the centre-piece of Abu Dhabi’s new entertainment district.
As part of the visionary Yas South Integrated Destination Resort in Abu Dhabi, the Yas Arena provides a state-of-the-art multi-purpose entertainment complex. Designed in collaboration with HOK and WSP, the facility is the first of its kind in the region.
The innovative and highly flexible venue can efficiently adapt from an 18,000 capacity in-the-round stadium format to an intimate 500 seat theatre, supporting a variety of events and activities including sports, concerts, stage shows, conventions and community gatherings.
Recognised by the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Green Building Awards as ‘Sustainable Build... More
Project • By Ateliers Jean Nouvel • Museums
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Pritzker-prize winning architect Jean Nouvel sought inspiration for the concept of Louvre Abu Dhabi in traditional Arabic architectural culture, and designed Louvre Abu Dhabi as a ‘museum city’ in the sea. Its contrasting series of white buildings take inspiration from the medina and low-lying Arab settlements. In total, 55 individual but connected buildings, including 26 galleries, make up this museum city. The façades of the buildings are made up of 3,900 panels of ultra-high performance fibre concrete (UHPC).
The museum design is a collaboration between traditional design and modern construction techniques. The tranquil environment encourages visitors to enjoy the ever-changing relationship between the sun and the dome and betwee... More