AD : IN A FEW WORDS , HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR DESIGN PROCESS – PHILOSOPHY ?
PALLAVI : Roar ’ s design philosophy is : 50 % Wild , 50 % Tame . The tame element is characterised by our scientific , evidence-based approach while the wild component lies in the artistic flair we bring to every project .
AD : YOURS MOST PROUD - FAVORITE PROJECT TILL NOW ? ANYTHING SPECIFIC YOU LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT THIS PROJECT THAT MAKES IT SPECIAL FOR YOU ?
PALLAVI : I ’ m working on it right now – Our first ever prayer space - a mosque in a residential community in Dubai . I ’ ve always been fascinated with how people can connect spiritually to an architectural space and now I can be a small part of this experience .
AD : YOUR LATEST PROJECT – THIS WHIMSICAL HQ IN ABU DHABI FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AUTHORITY LOOKS ONE OF A KIND WITH ITS INTERESTING PLAYFUL CONCEPT .
TELL US SOMETHING MORE ABOUT IT ’ S INCEPTION .
PALLAVI : We were chosen by Abu Dhabi ’ s Early Childhood Authority to imagine its new headquarters – the challenge was to design a space that captures attention with the playful nature of childhood , while at the same time being a mature office .
The Early Childhood Authority office called for Curiosity , Collaboration , and Coordination . Alongside the 3C ’ s , the design of the space was to be reminiscent of tradition and in context with its surrounding area . To address these requirements , the space is designed in a way that encourages users to explore , collaborate and move through multiple zones . In addition , the space planning of the office uses organic forms and primary core space which lend the office a unique character .
// below ; The Early Childhood Authority HQ in Abu Dhabi by ROAR . Photographer : THE OCULIS PROJECT
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