Cool Contemporary China
Returning for its fifth edition, Dubai Design Week 2019 highlights the very best of Middle Eastern design from 11-16 November. For the first time, LWK+PARTNERS join this creative festival at its hub d3 (Dubai Design District).
We are delighted to have been invited to contribute & support the most anticipated annual Design Festival uniting international brands, media and design-enthusiast through the inspiring creations of regional artisans. LWK+PARTNERS own work spans across disciplines encompassing local architecture, installation & pavilions, interior design, thought-provoking multimedia, art and more.
We will join over 200 events in this year’s diverse program of Dubai Design Week. As an integral feature of the event, the Downtown Design Fair returns from 12-15 November. Our ‘Cool Contemporary China’ installation is featured at the leading trade show alongside the other unique work of regional designers, exhibits, global furniture, products and brands.
At LWK+PARTNERS we believe collaboration is a driver to success, it is at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about knowledge exchange; collaborating with Dubai Design Week presents a unique opportunity to explore & challenge orthodox approaches and perceptions. Our installation is representative of a metaphorical ‘Red Envelope’ – a ‘GIFT’ from Hong Kong to Dubai, reaching across the cultural dived, building friendship, respect, deepening ties between the UAE, China and the MENA Region through a common unifying language – Design.
The MENA Studio of Hong Kong rooted design practice LWK+PARTNERS, is delighted to officially announce that we will take part in a number of exciting activities including: ‘Cool Contemporary China’ pagoda (Art Installation), ‘Tea & Talk’ (Open Studio), ‘Beijing Opera Masks’ (Workshop), ‘The Fourm @Downtown Design’ come join us and immerse the senses in the Chinese Middle Eastern crossover.
Cool Contemporary China (Art Installation)
Journey to the East, LWK + PARTNERS, a leading design firm rooted in Hong Kong will unveil their conceptual pagoda which will be on display at Downtown Design Fair from 12-15 November as part of their prominent fair features. A vessel for display and engagement, Cool Contemporary China is a dynamic canvas for the exhibition of the diversity of every day Chinese life and culture. – A GIFT from Hong Kong.
Envisioned as an abstracted ‘Red Gift Envelope’ through a collage of Chinese motifs, the pavilion’s form is inspired by traditional Chinese art, architecture and cultural landscape. Creating an enigmatic visual and evocative spatial and sensory experience, the pavilion sits as a drum within a drum.
Paying homage to China’s rich filigree heritage, a glittering mesh wraps the outer shell serving as a canvas for Chinese life and culture – illustrating contemporary life and art today. Incisions in the outer layer entice the visitor into an inner passage, leading to the central chamber; where an evocative audio and visual installation enfolds the visitor in the full flavour of our Middle Eastern reinterpretation of contemporary Chinese culture.
Tea & Talk (Open Studio)
For the 1st time LWK + PARTNERS will open their MENA Studio doors to the public, showcasing the exciting new projects they have been working on in celebration of their First Anniversary in the UAE and MENA Region. The occasion includes a tour in their recently inaugurated offices where their Design Team will host “Tea and Talk” and offer a behind the scenes glimpse of an international architectural studio.
“Tea and Talk” will be hosted by the Design Team Lead by Design Director Kourosh Salehi where they will reveal the design insights and secrets of Dubai’s latest landmark Hanging Garden Bridge. The Talk will highlight the importance of innovative urban solutions towards livable cities, connectivity, mobility, accessibility and social sustainability.
On display will be an exhibition of award-winning projects over 34 years’ experience across China, Hong Kong & MENA. 14th November 5:00-8:00 pm at LWK MENA Studio, office 901 , the One Tower, Barsha Highest, Limited spaces are available registration is via email dubai@lwkp.com
Beijing Opera Masks (Workshop)
Children of all ages can explore Chinese culture in this interactive workshop where they will learn about the history and narrative behind Beijing Opera masks. The workshop is part of the returning third edition of Making Space program organized by Dubai Design Week and held at One Life Kitchen and Cafe, Building 5, Mezzanine Floor.
The workshop is an opportunity to explore Chinese culture through an interactive activity for children. Participants will learn about the history and narrative behind these meaningful masks. They will be involved in an interactive session of design and exploration where their imagination can run wild and their curiosity can be nourished and fulfilled! The workshop will be led by our Head of Marketing Tala Alnounou experienced design professional, art enthusiast, teacher and passionate storyteller.
In this hour-long workshop, children will get a glimpse into the meaning of colour, shapes & expressions behind Beijing Opera masks. All needed materials will be supplied for in this fun-filled activity. The children will be able to develop their ability to express and immerse their senses in a hands-on exercise that develops their artistic skills.16th November 2:30-3:30 Recommended for ages 8-13. Free to attend. Limited spaces. Registration via email to dubai@lwkp.com
The Fourm @Downtown Design
Featuring international experts, Downtown Design’s line-up of talks and workshops offers valuable insights for all those in the design industry. Our Director Ferdinand Cheung will join fellow design experts including Philip Olmesdahl, Dr. Nasser B. Abdulhasan, David Daniels, Elie in a panel discussion titled “New Markets 2021: The Future of Design”
The panel will look into the future of the built environments and propose toolkits to rethink and reshape the future to better leverage emerging market opportunities. As traditional approaches no longer valid and new design economies fast dismantling the status quo, the panel will highlight how architects and designers can respond to remain relevant.
We thank Dubai Design Week & Downtown Design for trusting us as their collaborating partners in this edition and we appreciate their hospitality welcoming us as part of the cities’ most creative community. We are lucky that we are now based in Dubai that fulfils our appeal of infinite possibilities and motivates us across our global platforms to contribute to our respective creative hubs and communities.
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