traditional emirati patterns and craft frame al maktoum archives’ interiors in dubai
traditional craft references extend from the archive collection into the working environment.
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art and architecture in the united arab emirates
art and architecture in the united arab emirates surveys the contemporary condition of the country’s built environment and creative landscape, showcasing a range of innovative projects and the diverse materials and unconventional forms employed in their conception.
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32-meter companion by KAWS lifts glowing moon along abu dhabi's waterfront
on view until january 4th, 2026, KAWS:HOLIDAY abu dhabi marks the newest stop in the artist’s global series of large-scale public sculptures.
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competitions 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
