Project
The embassy and residence, have taken on the role of art and cultural ambassadors with private tours of their premises to the interested public
Sonia Ashoor
Taking on board this cultural direction, the designers matched it in designing in the style of museum interiors, reviving the 16th century of Islamic art and architecture. Sonia Ashoor and her design team were inspired by the Iznik tiles of the Ottoman Empire and the beautiful manuscripts of the Safavid Dynasty. They dissected colours, patterns, and glazes of these tiles to create artistic lacquer art panels throughout the residence. The manuscripts inspired space planning, creating a story of meandering spaces with a feel of overlap, transparency, and calculated views Special skills and artisans were used to complete this project, graphic designer, Ruba Mukahal, was responsible for all the stone and lacquer art panels, the contractor, Warbud is a specialised contractor in sovereign and cultural projects, which includes the Warsaw Science Museum. His expertise made this project a true success and Metamar, stone artisans, who were responsible for all the beautiful stone carved panels.
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February 2020
Special skills and artisans were used to complete this project
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