Golden A' Design Award Winner 2022
A sweeping interior space unfolds before you, dominated by dramatic curves and contrasting tones of bright white and deep black. Beginning at the upper portion, a dark ceiling stretches overhead like a night sky, embedded with tiny points of light resembling distant stars. Cutting through this darkness, a continuous ribbon of white light traces an elliptical path, swooping down from above and curving gracefully around the space like a glowing orbital ring. This luminous band feels cool and precise, suggesting polished metal or smooth glass with an ethereal glow. Moving downward, massive sculptural white forms emerge from the right side, their surfaces smooth as porcelain and reflecting ambient light with a soft sheen. These curved architectural elements flow organically, one forming a dramatic staircase with dark treads ascending to an upper level. The staircase feels substantial yet elegant, its balustrade continuing the fluid language of the surrounding forms. The floor beneath presents as polished concrete in cool gray tones, suggesting the smooth, slightly cool texture of stone underfoot. Arranged across the showroom floor, several luxury automobiles create focal points: in the foreground at left, a white sports car with sleek aerodynamic curves; in the middle distance, a deep black vehicle with chrome accents; behind it, a vivid red car providing the only warm color in the space, like a jewel against neutral surroundings. Each vehicle rests on slightly raised platforms, their glossy finishes reflecting the ambient light. The atmosphere feels hushed and reverent, temperature-controlled and still, like entering a contemporary art museum. Through floor-to-ceiling windows at left, soft daylight filters in, balancing the dramatic artificial illumination and creating a sense of connection to the outside world while maintaining the curated interior atmosphere.
Emirati One is a car showroom and museum, located in Burj Vista tower, on the boulevard, facing Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project with a total of 997 square meters is a masterpiece that salutes fine craftsmanship and pays tribute to world heritage, an homage to intricate details that have defined automotive design throughout the years.