OTAKU – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Title
OTAKU – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Website
Designed by
shell+core
Image Credit
© Bianca Studio
Project Description
Project description provided by shell+core - Carrying through the principles of wabi-sabi, OTAKU embraces the idea of ‘wisdom in natural
beauty’; exposing the imperfection in raw materials such as wood, concrete and stone. Inspired
by Tadao Ando architecture, flawed elements are left untouched, with emphasis on the process of
forms taking shape.
Driven by its sea-view context and irregular shape, the space approach is unbounded by
convention. Fluid forms feature throughout, alluding to the essence of the waterfront. Reflective
materials and intentional lighting allow for playful interactions of light and shadow; creating an
emphasis on depth and ever-changing patterns - all the while retaining the simplistic, novel nature
of Otaku.