D3-ABWAB
CONCEPT
BIOCIRCULER SUSTAINABLE
PERIODE
2024
LOCATE
DUBAI D3
Abwab 2024 – Vernacular Futures
For the 2024 edition of Abwab, designers were invited to explore vernacular architecture’s role in regenerative design—whether through practical solutions, experimental concepts, or theoretical insight. Vernacular traditions, defined by local materials, climate-responsive techniques, and community-centric thinking, offered the starting point.
Our Design Response
We reinterpreted the Mashrabiya, creating a pavilion for ambient outdoor gatherings that shields visitors from the Middle East’s intense climate. The structure combines naturally cool date-palm fibers with recycled plastic, materials abundant as regional waste products yet durable enough for long-term use.
While the form is contemporary, it draws on familiar traditional geometries, demonstrating how ancient ideas can meet modern technology. The concept is threefold:
- Highlight the exciting potential of sustainable, bio-circular materials.
- Reference historic architectural forms in a forward-looking way.
- Show how these methods can enrich and regenerate today’s urban landscapes.
The result is a pavilion that blends heritage with innovation—an installation that invites community interaction while exemplifying a future-ready, climate-sensitive architecture.