Located in a heritage building under a dramatic undulating roof, the project is organised over an irregular footprint. While the original brief called for a set of open workspaces, private offices, workshop areas and a boardroom, the project later grew more than three-fold to accommodate the increase in the customer’s staff. The final design included several additional offices and meeting areas, a library, two prayer rooms and a large light-flooded exhibition space.

The project, at the ancient Roman crossing on the Istrian coastline, is inspired by the area’s rich history as a mining, fishing and wine-making hub with a Venetian heritage. The mature olive, pine and fig trees and the remains of a historic well combine with the modern tectonics of the Villa, an interplay between the contemporary and the timeless.

The narrowing cylinder of the Shams Tower, positioned at the axis of the finishing line, is reserved for the most important guests of the event. The viewing lounge splits between two indoor floors, crowned with a panoramic terrace shaded by a tented structure. Though all levels boast 360-degree views along the tower's oval footprint, the prime position faces the finishing line of the Yas Marina circuit.

Our new installation is a part of the UAE Designer Exhibition.

The concept was born from research into traditional Sadu patterns, developed by Arabian nomads. Sadu weaving, often a very simple juxtaposition of positive and negative elements, uses compositional and semantic conventions that govern the pattern-making, yet leave some room for the weaver’s imagination.

The project focused on two large pavilions that frame the sea and mangrove view, serving as an extension of a small existing beachfront family villa. The West pavilion houses new bedrooms, separated from the generous living and dining spaces in the East pavilion. To tie the old and the new, we created a dramatic arrival gate, redesigned the original villa and added several functional areas. All those elements were connected by natural desert landscaping, using plants sourced in the region.

Located on the Dubai Creek, this new community is designed around the idea of active lifestyle and wellness. The boundary between the lobby and the surrounding landscape is imperceivable. A minimalist palette combined with a focus on high-quality materials bring the sense of harmony and calm. The Studio designed all the interiors of the project.

The large open volume of this shell-and-core space was an opportunity to create an ultimate urban space. Without walls to define rooms, the boundaries between areas of functionality are soft. The ceilings were kept as high as possible. Barriers were removed, and especially so barriers to light.

Agata Kurzela studio in collaboration with Al Milad Marble Dubai designed the Shadow Box installation at the Dubai Design Week to showcase creative ways of using marble and other natural stone.

Conceptualised as a visitor centre at a marble quarry in Oman, the project uses basic stone blocks that are extracted during normal production in order to construct a viewing deck for visitors, with minimal, if any, processing outside the quarry.

“The Shape of Things to Come” exhibition was built as a platform for architects, designers, and artists based in the Middle East. It encouraged to explore, to speculate, to document — and to propose solutions in these crisis times. It aimed to show how an extremely diverse and cosmopolitan community deals with universal issues without losing sight of its local context.

The Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi has been reinvented as Erth. With a name that means legacy, Erth encompasses a flagship resort, ballroom and recreational facility offering a range of bespoke hospitality, catering and event services. The Studio was tasked to design a stand for the launch of the brand.