Take a look inside the Ajman Ruler’s Court, blending tradition with sleekness, designed by Roar in the United Arab Emirates.
Project Overview:
- Design Firm: Roar
- Client: Ajman Ruler’s Court
- Completion Date: 2024
- Location: Ajman, UAE
- Size: 6938 sqm (74,680 sq ft)
Roar’s design for the Ajman Ruler’s Court sensitively blends quiet luxury with traditional Emirati elements, creating an environment that reflects both the region’s heritage and its contemporary culture. The design draws inspiration from a range of artistic installations that celebrate the UAE’s rich cultural legacy while embracing innovative design techniques.
Project Details
A key element of the layout, the central staircase takes cues from the desert’s ever-shifting sand dunes in a nod to the dynamic nature of organisational structures. The staircase represents the fluidity and resilience of the region’s natural landscapes and mirrors the adaptability required in leadership and governance. Complementing this theme are custom palm tree sculptures by Emirati designer Khalid Shafar. Crafted from local materials, these towering palms, up to four metres in height, invite visitors to engage in spontaneous social interactions, mirroring the community-centric spirit of the Emirati people. Initially conceived with a scattered distribution, the palm trees were rearranged into clusters to reflect their natural growth patterns, creating a more authentic and harmonious visual effect.
Products
Huda Lighting
Sancal
Sedus
Hill Cross
Nova
Overall Project Results
One of the most striking installations is in the Boardroom, featuring an art piece inspired by the ancient Al Barwa letters. Designed as a half-and-quarter-opened letter, this stainless steel installation pays homage to the historical correspondence exchanged between rulers and dignitaries in the UAE, akin to modern-day passports in their significance for diplomatic relations.
Lead Designer
Pallavi Dean, Roar
Photography
Yasser Ibrahim
People’s Choice Finalist!
The 2024 Next Work Environment Competition Office Design category had a record breaking amount of submissions this year!
The Ajman Rulers Court office was recognized as one of 12 People’s Choice Finalists in the Office Design Category.
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