4SPACE introduces PAPA Bar in Dubai, which includes nine exciting concepts
4SPACE delivers exciting PAPA Dubai project, an exciting 1,580sqm entertainment destination in the vibrant Atrium complex, the dining and entertainment epicentre of riverside Al Habtoor City. Comfort and soul food are at the heart of the dining experience that takes visitors from evening to the early hours. World-respected bartending figures from Dubai and Moscow partnered with 4SPACE to create nine glorious bars and mixology concepts like no other.
The Dubai-based design firm partnered with the world’s finest mixologists from Dubai and Moscow to create an exclusive transformational venue. The venue seamlessly shifts from a sophisticated and immersive dining experience to a chic after-party venue with DJs and entertainment as the evening moves to night.
The total space is made up of little ‘boulevards’ including the Rum Station, Champagne Avenue, Gin Point and Vodka Lane, Tequila Road, Sake Alley, Whiskey Square and the VIP Lounge. It’s got a cohesive village feel, with archways in different finishings used throughout the expansive space to allow a unified design between each of the bars. The monochromatic colour approach allows a seamless transition between each distinctive bar. As the tempo picks up, the lighting transforms. 4SPACE designers seamlessly integrated the architectural and entertainment lighting with five distinctive ambient moods based on the time of day and desired experience. Each bar has its own distinctive vibe and personality and transforms daily from a chic restaurant where you can dine in style as the evening draws to a close. As nighttime falls over the city, the restaurant becomes an elegant party venue and after club-bar.
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4SPACE Design’s new workplace encourages well-being and fosters a sense of belonging for the team
4SPACE Design has unveiled its new office at the Jumeirah Lake Towers, which exudes a sense of well-being and belonging. Neutral monochromatic schemes and a large breakout area with games and relaxation space for the team to draw, breath, and find a sense of peace from a busy day.
Concept
“When brutalism meets minimalism with a twist of industrial”. 4SPACE has paired unfinished concrete breeze blocks with a smooth monochromatic pallet and verdant trees to nod to biophilic living. Richly covered modern furniture, exposed piping, stainless steel accessories, and fluorescent lighting create exciting spaces for work, meetings, and play.
Various design elements
The 4SPACE Design offices are exciting. The exposed breeze block walls are treated with sealer material to enhance and preserve the brutalist look. It’s raw, unfinished, and playful. Modern angular lighting bounces light throughout the open spaces and communal workstations. The central atrium of the offices boasts a beautifully preserved, semi-artificial olive tree that has been hand-fashioned by craftsmen in Dubai. The trees have come from historic groves across the region. Olive trees are known to flourish until they are several thousands of years old. Introducing biophilic design elements into a space can help alleviate stress, improve cognitive function, and enhance mood and creativity. The space is multi-functional, with open spaces for teams to assemble, but the team can create private spaces with impressive pivotal doors for important meetings.
About the execution
This project was extraordinarily fast and only took a month to complete. It was a complete family affair where the 4SPACE design team, contractors and suppliers all contributed to the seamless execution of the new office space. Each person provided valuable support to achieve the tight timeline for the transition from the old offices to the new. About the ambience The 4SPACE office has the appeal of a solid but inviting fortress. The distinctive concrete modernism provides lighthearted intrigue yet is minimalistic and intimate. The office is set amidst endless city skyscrapers. As a result of the open workspaces, the office possesses spectacular views across the Dubai waterfront and the iconic Dubai Eye.
Challenges overcome
Contractors struggled to manoeuvre 2.70-metre glass partitions in the elevators; their hard work and brave efforts have created a remarkable installation. The concrete flooring was quite challenging; it had to be poured, dried and levelled precisely. From the questionnaire, the entire design process and construction took a mere 45 days.
Unique and key features
There are many focal points, but the most exciting key features are the olive tree, concrete and exposed breeze blocks, the neutral monochromatic colour scheme and the open ceiling concept with exposed industrial metal piping.
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Ehab Alhariri joins 4SPACE to usher in a new era of architectural design
For almost 15 years, 4SPACE has been at the forefront of innovative interior design in the United Arab Emirates. Firas Alsahin and Amjad Hourieh, the firm’s founding partners, have created distinctive space design solutions for a variety of retail, commercial, hospitality, living, and exhibition spaces throughout the city. They have a comprehensive and in-depth awareness of Dubai’s distinctive and forward-thinking landscape.
Ehab Alhariri joins 4SPACE to help shape the new architecture division as a result of their unstoppable expansion. His extensive experience includes projects with world-renowned Emaar, Dubai Properties, Wasl, and Hilton. Alhariri was the project architect for the world’s largest Hampton by Hilton Hotel. In preparation, it had 420 keys and an amazing Work-Zone near Dubai’s International Airport.
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