Be filled with design wonder as specially-commissioned projections illuminate Dubai’s most iconic building, Burj Khalifa; explore materials with D-Town Enterprises’ pre-launch of the world’s biggest materials library; and, enjoy a Design Week feast at BiCE Mare.
The world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, becomes the pinnacle of design with two installations projected onto its façade.Yusuke Murakami and Tangent producedAscension, an animated rhythmical journey from the centre of the earth to the surrounding universe. The colourful story begins with lava which ascends the structure through animated layers of minerals, deep sea, sand, buildings, mountains and sky and illuminates the whole building and beyond. Studio Mr. White uses animated content that is artistic in nature and uses a Projection Mapping technique in their unique adaptation Mapping the Burj, onto the world's tallest LED screen.
To celebrate the opening of the first materials library of its kind in Dubai later this year, D-Town Enterprises host a free talk on Thursday 27 October on the Materials of the Future. Get a glimpse of what kinds of glass, wood, smart fabrics and stone that will be used in products, furniture, interiors and buildings in years to come.
Celebrate Design Week in Downtown Dubai with a dining experience with a difference. Leonardo Maltese, head chef at award-winning contemporary Italian seafood restaurant BiCE Mare combines design, theatre and culinary prowess with his Underwater Dining Experience every evening throughout the week. The special 5-course tasting menu including edible sand, rocks and coral, specially imported fish and seafood, and smoky special effects. Pre-booking essential.