Everyday Icons / Hiding In Plain Sight (Abu Dhabi)
No.0070 - 8, Mohammed Bin Masoud Al Muhairbi StREET
The first in a series of three neighboring buildings that face onto Abu Dhabi’s Corniche.
Oddly, the buildings sea-facing facade lacks large balconies (although it is predominantly glazed), whilst the side elevation (facing a currently empty plot), incorporates large triangular-shaped sunken balconies. These create a lovely pattern of light and shadow in the early morning sun. At the base, the building is defined by a series of pointed arches on all four elevations, carved out of a solid plinth.
Architect and completion date unknown.