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Influential US architecture firm, Arquitectonica has regional offices all over the globe. For the recent refit of their Middle East HQ in Dubai, they strove for something ‘𝘈𝘳𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭.’
𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Designed by Arquitectonica’s Philip Gillard alongside Designfit, their new office is a vibrant hub for Middle Eastern projects. The 145 sqm workspace in the heart of the Dubai Design District (D3) merges functionality with sustainability. Dynamic and colourful, it exemplifies sustainable materials and finishes throughout, culminating in a LEED Gold certification.
LocationDubai, UAE
ArchitectArquitectonica/DesignFit
ContractorIWIN Electro Mechanical LLC
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 The creative space emphasises efficiency, blending collaborative co-working areas with private meeting rooms and a small, but perfectly formed, pantry.
Material choices reflect Gillard’s vision of a professional yet comfortable hybrid workspace. For example, rainbow baffles and performance acoustic partitions combine to achieve both focus and privacy.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 Completed in just 14 weeks total, the project respects Arquitectonica’s sustainability values alongside their need for an exemplar workspace.
𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 & 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗱: • Optima 117 Plus (Single glazed with acoustic laminate) • Optima 36 (Single glazed with acoustic laminate) • Optima Slimline Doors