Silver A' Design Award Winner 2025
This architectural visualization depicts a large contemporary commercial building designed as a wellness facility, captured at twilight against a dramatic sky transitioning from warm golden tones near the horizon to deep cerulean blue above, with scattered white clouds catching the last daylight. Scanning from top to bottom, the most dominant element is a massive horizontal concrete beam spanning the full width of the image at upper-center, appearing to cantilever outward from two substantial vertical concrete piers positioned at far left and right, creating a monumental open frame or portal effect. The concrete surfaces appear in cool medium gray tones suggesting raw cement with subtle textural variation. Integrated into the architectural edges throughout the structure are continuous linear lighting elements emitting warm amber-gold illumination that traces the geometric profiles like luminous outlines. Beneath this overhead portal, the main two-story building volume presents a façade dominated by floor-to-ceiling glass panels organized in rhythmic vertical divisions, through which warm interior lighting in amber and burnt orange tones glows invitingly, suggesting active spaces within. At ground level, proceeding left to right, one encounters a covered outdoor terrace area sheltered beneath the building overhang, furnished with tables and cream-colored conical umbrellas suggesting dining or lounge seating arranged in regular intervals. The center of the ground level features an illuminated decorative element composed of large-scale numerals or letters studded with small round bulbs creating a vintage marquee aesthetic, warm white in color. Mature palm trees with rough brown trunks and green fronds rise at both sides, their organic forms softening the rectilinear architecture. In the foreground, the pavement appears dark and wet, with reflective qualities that mirror the building's lights, and diagonal light trails in warm amber suggest vehicle movement. The overall atmosphere feels sophisticated, welcoming, and energetic despite the evening hour.
Oxygen Dubai presents a bold architectural statement, merging industrial aesthetics with a distinctly masculine ambiance. Spanning 6,500 square meters and constructed with a budget of 30 million USD, the gym features raw concrete and black steel, embodying strength and resilience. This unique design fosters an environment conducive to intense workouts, appealing to fitness enthusiasts. Beyond its extensive workout areas, Oxygen Gym offers a comprehensive suite of amenities, including a restaurant, shops, spa, pool, garden, lockers, and changing rooms, enhancing the overall experience.