OTAKU café in Abu Dhabi beautifully blends wabi-sabi principles with brutalism, showcasing a mix of exposed concrete, wood, and stone that invites the passage of time. The building's design is inspired by its waterfront location, incorporating fluid forms that soften the strictness of materiality. Influenced by Tadao Ando, the architects juxtapose harsh concrete with organic textures, all while employing vintage furnishings and lush plants to enhance the space’s intimacy and openness. The café serves as a dialogue between architecture and nature, adapting and evolving with its surroundings.
The principles of wabi-sabi intertwine with brutalism at OTAKU café, creating a tactile and atmospheric environment that evolves over time in Abu Dhabi.
With fluid forms and reflective surfaces, shell+core softens the rigid materiality of concrete, untreated wood, and natural stone, establishing a dialogue with nature.
The café's design showcases Tadao Ando's brutalist influence, juxtaposing stark concrete volumes with warm, organic textures like Californian burl wood, enhancing its sculptural quality.
Vintage furniture and large plants enrich the café's character, creating intimate yet open seating arrangements while maintaining an uninterrupted flow throughout the space.
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