Everyday Icons / Hiding In Plain Sight (Abu Dhabi)
No.0047 - 718, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street
A full story taller than its neighbor (the subject of my previous post), building 718 is defined by pill-shaped openings in its otherwise uninspiring facade. These openings frame balconies which are recessed into the building on all ten upper levels. The ground level is occupied by a number of small retail units (as is common). These are separated from the upper levels by a continuous band of louvres. There also appears to be something interesting going on at roof level, but it’s difficult to tell much more from street level!
Architect and completion date unknown.