March 2017

Art Week @ Alserkal Avenue & CONCRETE by OMA Opening 10-18 March Art Week at Alserkal Avenue opening tomorrow, 10th March, 10 AM, with a great news in the artistic and architectural landscape in Dubai. Conceptualised by Alserkal Avenue, Concrete is the first building in the UAE designed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), founded by Rem Koolhaas. Concrete is a multi-disciplinary space, with the ability to bring creative visions to life, making it suitable for international, museum-grade exhibitions, bespoke experiences. 1,250 m2 (exhibition : 750M²; services: 360M²; office: 140M²) former warehouse provides a multi-purpose venue to accommodate a series of public events, exhibitions, performances, lectures, and fashion shows. The planning strategy focused on maximizing the event area. All the services were consolidated on one end of the building, allowing...