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Ghaf Woods Experience Centre

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Small Architecture
Firm LocationBeijing, China
Project locationDubai, UAE
Companyaoe
Lead ArchitectLarry Wen
Design TeamTechnical Director: Jianning Ma; Design Consultant: Robert Sun; Architectural Design Team: Ruixin Cui, Yang Qian, Mengke Zhang, Zhiyu Chang, Xiao Hai; Interior Design Team: Meng Sun, Mengjie Shi, Yuan Wang, Xiaofan Yin

Nestled within Dubai’s first-ever forest living community, the Ghaf Woods Experience Centre stands as a landmark of sustainable innovation and immersive place making. As a gateway into Ghaf Woods, the Experience Centre offers a multi-layered introduction to the community’s sustainable living vision. The design draws inspiration from the desert landscape, with a dynamic architectural form that mirrors a sand dune emerging from the terrain. Master planned like a stream weaving through the forest, the visitor journey begins with a drive into the woodland, where cars are discreetly dropped off.