![]() ![]() Subtle illumination at the base of each dome gently wash the net walls and emit warm hues at night – embracing visitors as they take a seat inside each pod. The Gargoors and internal seating zones, when bathed in daylight, cast delicate shadows on the concrete flooring. ![]() Her intention is to educate the next generation about the importance of the fishing culture of Bahrain as well as the importance of sustainable methods in fishing, as well as design Alrayyes has taken these Gargoor and up-cycled them to create comfortable seating areas with the aim to highlight the importance of a circular economy. The design is to celebrate Bahraini fishing heritage, this mode of fishing is slowly being phased out, with many Gargoor being discarded and left to pile up on local beaches. The name Gargoor refers to the dome shaped fishing nets traditionally used in Bahrain the mesh is supported by a metal frame that forms the spacious pods. A combination of lines of lighting integrated in the floor and uplights emitting from the bamboo columns, mixed with the existing festoon lighting, subtly wash the installation, creating an alluring nighttime atmosphere.īahrani architect Sara Alrayyes made her Dubai Design Week debut with her installation Al-Gargoor. As you enter the organic structure, you’re surrounded by belts of suspended rope, strips of jute fabric and bamboo struts.Ī translucent layer of jute fabric covers of the structure, allowing daylight to penetrate softly and playfully through to the ground below, bouncing off the woven layers and textures of the fabric that suspend between. The structure represents an exploration of the indigenous forest ecosystem, celebrating protection and promise of the natural environment. The largest installation of the show and probably the most ‘Instagrammable’ was Once Upon a Forest by OBMI. Here are just a few highlights and some of my favourite installations, exhibitions and stands from the week. Whilst the installations were flooded with light during the day, they also came alive in the evening, with an emphasis on artificial lighting being utilised to create an immersive and exiting evening experience for everyone, designer or not. From a lighting perspective, I was impressed by the clear thought surrounding the transformation of the area from day to night. This year I noticed a clear focus on themes of sustainability, renewable materials, and the circular economy throughout.ĭesigners from all fields came together to create a series of inspiring installations centred around the theme ‘DESIGN WITH IMPACT’. The focus of Design Week is to showcase the ever-changing design field, promote discussion and collaboration surrounding the latest trends, highlight Dubai’s commitment to design and most importantly, inspire all manner of designers. This year was bigger and better than ever with over 360 brands, designers, architects and studios in attendance. Dubai Design Week returned for the eighth year with a range of exhibitions, workshops and panel discussions, set in Dubai’s Design District (d3). ![]()
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