27 Sep Abu Dhabi ‘s Form follows Fashion

Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE, last years has been evolved in an eminent area of architectural design. Futuristic designs are transforming Abu Dhabi’s skyline into a realm of modern architecture. It is the first city worldwide where most of its buildings’ form do follow fashion.  Yas Viceroy Hotel, Louvre Museum, Aldar Headquarters, Al Bahr Towers, Capital Gate and Grand Mosque have worn their exceptional outfits in a city catwalk, pushing the limits of architectural imagination like never before!

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Second skin

Architecture: Yas Viceroy Hotel designed by Asymptote Architecture

Fashion: Iris van Herpen – “Transforming Fashion” exhibition

3D Pattern 

Architecture: Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi designed by Jean Nouvel

Fashion: 3D Pangolin Dress by Threeasfour

“The Coin”

Architecture: Aldar Headquarters designed by MZ Architects

Fashion: Iris van Herpen FW16

Lighting solid and void

Architecture: Al Bahr Towers designed by Aedas Architects 

Fashion: Iris van Herpen Ready-to-Wear SS16

Leaning curves

Architecture: Capital Gate Tower designed by RMJM 

Fashion: Toni Maticevski FW2018

Patterns

Architecture: Grand Mosque ABu Dhabi

Fashion: Zara top

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