Zaman, 2022
Three UAE-based Students : AlZaina Lootah, Lara Zareeni and Sahil Rattha Singh from the American University of Sharjah
Atmospheric qualities of tranquility present themselves in a space where architectural elements such as light, sound, and matter are combined in a spatial construct that etches into the sentiment of our faceted identity through an experiential and subliminal ethos of a Zaman(time), the user experiences a dark corridor of black and steel through a liminal condition that intrigues the user while meandering through the Pavilion. Zaman’s design heightens the role of senses (sight, smell, touch) and emotions that play an experiential role through its tactile nature and ergonomic programs. Zaman is a temporary pavilion that evokes a tactile, visceral, and transcendent experience while being completely sustainable and recyclable leaving no trace of the past as Zaman will be dismantled and completely recycled. The pavilion is durable, it requires relatively low energy levels during its fabrication and can also be reused in a different setting. Through the use of vegetation and natural light, the pavilion forms a juxtaposition between the organic and the inorganic. The vegetation improves both the visual and environmental qualities of the pavilion while inviting natural light through the courtyard
into the space. The pavilion exhibits and features a few local Emirati crafts and artists, through furniture pieces, and an array of handicrafts and products of the next generation.
Three UAE-based Students : AlZaina Lootah, Lara Zareeni and Sahil Rattha Singh from the American University of Sharjah
