The UAE-based Syrian comedian, Mohanad AlHattab, describes his ideal home as a blend of comfort and bold creativity. Collaborating with Emirati designer Alamira Noor Bani Hashim, they transformed his family's unfinished villa in Dubai into a stylized living space. AlHattab sought a cozy yet adventurous design, and Bani Hashim's minimalist approach encouraged a fusion of their styles. The process was collaborative, emphasizing a balance between AlHattab's bold ideas and Bani Hashim's refined aesthetic, culminating in dramatic, wood-paneled spaces that defined the villa's character.
"I wanted a space that would feel cozy and tactile, but also a little bold," says Mohanad AlHattab, the UAE-based Syrian comedian.
According to Bani Hashim, who is known for her refined, minimalist aesthetic, the design process was deeply collaborative.
It's the first thing you see when you come into the house, and we felt that it needed to be a statement."
Mohanad has great taste, and even though he had a specific vision, he was open to exploring things outside his comfort zone."
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