"Dabbagh Architects is an internationally recognised architectural design firm led by Saudi architect Sumaya Dabbagh. Renowned for its contemporary and culturally relevant projects across the Gulf, the firm was commissioned in 2018 by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi to lead the redevelopment of the UAE's first museum in Al Ain. The project honours over 8,000 years of the region's history, preserving its archaeological remains, historic structures, and cultural heritage while introducing a contemporary architectural narrative that bridges the past with the present."
"The project honours over 8,000 years of the region's history, preserving its archaeological remains, historic structures, and cultural heritage while introducing a contemporary architectural narrative that bridges the past with the present."
Dabbagh Architects is an internationally recognised architectural design firm led by Saudi architect Sumaya Dabbagh. The firm is renowned for contemporary, culturally relevant projects across the Gulf. The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi commissioned the firm in 2018 to lead the redevelopment of the UAE's first museum in Al Ain. The redevelopment honours over 8,000 years of regional history and safeguards archaeological remains, historic structures, and cultural heritage. The project integrates preservation with a contemporary architectural narrative that connects ancient traces with modern interventions. The design approach balances conservation, cultural continuity, and contemporary expression within a historic landscape.
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