In a country that has been tormented by conflict, we wanted our pavilion to be an inclusive space, and a reminder of who we are as Syrians and as humans. Since the dawn of documented history, the Syrian people have contributed major achievements to the development of human history.
Project name
The Syria Pavilion
Architecture firm
XYZ Designers
Location
EXPO 2020 Dubai, Mobility District, UAE
Photography
Andri Iskandar
Principal architect
Khaled Alshamaa
Design team
Khaled Alshamaa, Maher Howasli, Noor Al Kallih, Sarah Kotrash, Mohamed Riyas, Joud Tayeb, Wissam Ajaj, Lana Khuzam
Interior design
Khaled Alshamaa, Maher Howasli, Noor Al Kallih, Sarah Kotrash
Supervision
XYZ Designers
Material
Gypsum boards, paint, wood, printed graphics
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Pavilion
Polish Pavilion at EXPO 2020 in Dubai contemporary work designed by Polish studio WXCA and Swiss studio Bellprat Partner was awarded once again! This time, in category of interior design, Bureau International des Expositions gave the Polish Pavilion silver medal.
Written by
Magdalena Musiał
Curtains are a design aspect that may not receive enough attention when designing a home. However, the right choice of these items serves multiple benefits, such as accentuating a living space, providing privacy, and changing light levels. They can also make a room feel significantly larger and cozier while adding texture to a designated living spa...
Written by
Alfie Frenilla
Photography
Darren Ahmed Arceo
Selina Villa is a 5 floors villa that brings art and architecture to the structure and connects the first floor with the last with lines that give interior shade from the north facade and open for the south side with a clear facade for the view of nature.
Project name
Selina Villa
Architecture firm
Gravity Studio
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohanad Albasha
Visualization
Gravity Studio
Typology
Residential › House
Metaverse Dubai is becoming the first global virtual platform based on real-world map. Metaverse Dubai’ opens up a new realm of human interaction with new-age digital technologies and NFT Marketplace. Virtual World in the Prime Area of Dubai with 220,000 blocks available now to purchase online.
Written by
Metaverse Dubai
Photography
Metaverse Dubai
Sweid & Sweid has completed the successful handover of the prestigious Visa Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) Headquarters development, located in Dubai Internet City.
Photography
Sweid & Sweid
Dubai-based luxury hospitality developer Seven Tides has released details of its Anantara-managed five-star resort, which sits on the archipelago’s South American continent.
Written by
Nathalie Visele
The main inspiration for the pavilion design comes from Metaform Architects' desire to convey a true reflection of Luxembourg’s past, present, and future, while also presenting the values of the country: small but ambitious, intriguing yet reassuring, and above all generous and open.
Project name
The Journey of Senses
Architecture firm
Metaform Architects
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Photography
Steve Troes Fotodesign, Metaform Architects
Principal architect
Shahram Agaajani, Thierry Cruchten, and G.G Kirchner
Collaborators
Goblet Lavandier & Associés Ingénieurs-Conseils S.A (Technical engineer), Jangled Nerves (External Collaborator)
Structural engineer
AuCARRE
Client
GIE LUXEMBOURG @ EXPO2020DUBAI
Typology
Cultural › Pavilion
