Project Name

D3 Abwab Pavilion

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Project Location

Dubai

Year of Completion

2017

Building Type

Temporary

Building Massing

Low Rise

Project Architect

Fahed + Architects

Student Author

Tian Lan

Archived Year

12-16-2018

Climate

Tropical and Subtropical Desert Climate

Application

Structure

Material and its Properties

The outer skin of the pavilion is a mesh of entwined bedsprings that naturally lends itself to an organic form, floating amongst the surrounding buildings. The mesh created from the different sizes of springs enhances the pavilion, giving it a unique ephemeral quality about the light which speaks of luxury rather than the humble origin of the materials. Due to the natural structure of the springs, it has its own strength whilst dappled light penetrates through and falls onto the exhibit below. The translucent layer of the mesh allows interaction with the exhibit from all angles, uniting art with architecture.

Architect Website

https://www.fahedarchitects.com/

Other Sources

https://www.archdaily.com/884520/the-luxury-pavilion-built-from-recycled-bedsprings

Environmental Response

Fahed + Architects’ design showcases the potential of reusing materials at the end of their intended life cycle for luxury structures, bringing meaningful recycling to Dubai. Celebrating the material in its purest form, the mesh skin exposes the basic structure in its core to experience the relationship with the ground and form.

Recommended Citation

Fahed + Architects, "D3 Abwab Pavilion" (2017). Building Case Studies. 320.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bcs/320