Everyday Icons / Hiding In Plain Sight (Abu Dhabi)
No.0033 - KHALIFA AHMED AL SUWAIDI BUILDING, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street
I originally assumed this building had been earmarked for demolition due to its current state. I was worried whether it would be no more by the time I got round to documenting it. But I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this is one of the buildings on the Department of Culture and Tourism’s Modern Heritage list, and even has a plaque to prove it!
I love the geometric approach to the form and facade, and the shameless expression of its materiality. There’s also a common thread with the Hamdan Centre (note the striped pattern to the concrete facade in places).
I can’t wait to see what happens to this building when it is re-purposed…