Tawazun, the investment company created by the Offset Program Bureau, was established to support economic diversification in the UAE and manage the country’s defence industry.

The new office for Tawazun occupies the top two floors of the Al Mammoura Building in Abu Dhabi as well as the rooftop area. Overall the tenancy has been treated with a hospitality touch, much like a glamourous boutique hotel. This aesthetic also extends to the rooftop staff recreational area which includes reflection ponds, sunken seating, a library, a dining area and a garden. A new internal staircase between the two floors and the rooftop assists to physically link the spaces and provides direct access for staff.

Due to a long and deep floor plate, the office was designed for visual transparency and the infiltration of natural light. The main corridor has been treated like a gallery space from where views of the perimeter can be glimpsed through the screened glass offices and meeting rooms that line it. Furthermore, the corridor will also function as an actual gallery where regional art will be displayed on the stone lined walls.

Area:
5,000 m² / 53,800 sq ft.
Approximate Value:
AED 50 million
Leadership Team:
Duncan Parkinson
Awards:
Commercial Interior Design Awards
- Middle East Interior Design of the Year, Office
- Middle East Interior Design of the Year, Outdoor

DUNCAN PARKINSON
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