Brutalist Beauty Meets Japanese Philosophy at Otaku Al Qana.In Abu Dhabi's Al Qana district, Shell+Core transforms Otaku's minimalist aesthetic into a bold architectural statement. The waterfront cafe merges brutalist forms with wabi-sabi philosophy, creating an evolving space where raw materials...
Jim Denevan’s Land Art Installation Invites Visitors to Explore Their Relationship with the World."Self Similar" is an expansive and immersive land art installation by American artist Jim Denevan, unveiled in Abu Dhabi last November. Featuring 19 concentric rings of pyramids and mounds in a mandala pattern, the piece invited visitors...
Tradition, Culture & Modern Workplace: UAE Government Office in Abu Dhabi by Agata Kurzela Studio.When tasked with retrofitting an existing space with the UAE government offices, little did Agata Kurzela Studio know their initially simple brief would grow into a multifaceted, complex new project that embraced tradition, culture, and...
A Material Haven: Terra Abu Dhabi by Bone Studio.Bone Studio has designed a second outpost for Terra at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi. The cafe’s new home seamlessly translates the brand’s distinct architecture while embracing the idiosyncrasies of the local community. Materials are layered...
Natural and Raw: Erth Restaurant in Abu Dhabi by BONE.With a wealth of architectural and cultural significance at their fingertips, Bone studio looked to reinterpret the conventional restaurant typology into one that accommodates the dynamic nature of the Emirati cuisine. Their design...
La Petite Cafe in Abu Dhabi by Bone Studio.A large rectilinear counter stretches its chalky pink body across the dining space of Bone Studio’s La Petite Cafe in Abu Dhabi. The soft space offers a different voice, the timber furniture and subway tiles of the typical ‘café...
