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Design International, designers of the new retail project in Silicon Oasis for Lulu Group are delighted to take the project to the next level as the foundation stone of the project was inaugurated recently by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis, Emirates Group, and Dubai World.
The foundation stone may only be the first step towards its completion, but it signifies the imminent realisation of an exceptional destination and a valuable addition and landmark for the renowned city.
The shopping centre will become the gate to Dubai Silicon Oasis, a smart city with world-class facilities, and home to high tech companies, luxurious hotels, business parks, and residential communities.
It has been named the most innovative, exceptional, and ambitious project of 2016 within Retail Architecture for its iconic and revolutionary design. The design resembles five gigantic, pebble-like shapes inspired by ancient Arabian movements across the desert. Design International wanted to offer both a strong architectural statement and an imposing gate into an oasis of calm and tranquillity in the otherwise hectic pace of modern suburban Dubai.
The dedicated array of retail and services will form a comprehensive mix of brands and concepts tailored to satisfy the community demands including restaurants and cafes, cinema, family entertainment centre, bowling centre and gym. Built over two levels, Avenues Mall will be a one-stop shop for resident shoppers complimented by entertainment and leisure zones.
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority began developing this region as a novel and exciting extension for the city, integrating living and working communities at the lowest energy consumption per capita. It is located only 12 minutes away from the city centre, Downtown Dubai, and 15 minutes from the world’s busiest hub, Dubai International Airport.
Design International was asked by developers Line Investments, a subsidiary of Lulu Group International to embark on this project. The parties involved share the same values: the development of the community, as well as the desire to be at the forefront of style, technology, and sustainable innovation and that is what Dubai Silicon Oasis stands out for.
About Design International
Design International is an innovative architectural firm with vast experience on a global scale. Regarded as one of the industry’s leaders in retail architecture, the firm’s unique and diverse designs have seen the practice win many awards, as well as having a strong presence worldwide.
Originally founded in Toronto, Canada, in 1965, Design International is now an established firm with headquarters in London, and further offices in Milan and Shanghai. Today, Design International works across 7 integrated divisions: Architecture, Masterplanning, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Landscape Design, Signage & Wayfinding, Branding & Marketing.
The desire to create and deliver something that is truly iconic and custom-made, whilst respecting its surroundings, is a common goal shared by the firm’s team of architects and designers. The team strives to bring culture and individuality into their designs, in order to produce something truly exceptional. The spaces are designed with the end-users in mind, and whilst the location is important, the firm focuses on the ‘Emotion’, the ‘Experience’ and the ‘Engagement’ of the future users.
Design International’s philosophy is deep rooted in the belief that every design has its own individual story; these bespoke spaces are created with the aim to trigger a unique experience for guests. The success lies in the ability to create an experience that is personal to each and every individual.
The firm is able to apply local knowledge and understanding to their international portfolio, as well as break down various cultural and language barriers, and this is down to the multi-national workforce, who come from nearly every corner of the globe.
About Davide Padoa
Davide Padoa acquired notoriety while in Indonesia when he designed for Dharmala Bank and PSP Group the tallest skyscraper in Jakarta at the age of 25. In 1998 he moved to London where he joined Design International, a London-based architecture firm with offices worldwide. Davide was appointed Managing Director in 2002 and Chief Executive Officer in 2006, retaining a hands-on approach for designing large-scale retail projects spread across more than 30 countries.
Under Davide’s leadership, Design International has grown into a globally-recognised practice. Davide, married to an Indonesian sculptress and with two daughters, is completely devoted to his family.
For more information on Design International
Contact – Amie Fuller, Marketing Coordinator, amie.fuller@designinternational.com
Tel- 0044 20 7092 7200, www.designinternational.com
© Press Release 2017
