Copyright © 2025 Motivate Media Group. All rights reserved.
The American Hardwood Export Council announces its collaborations with AR Gallery and d3 during DDW.
With an industry goal focused on developing existing markets and finding new markets and applications for American hardwoods, AHEC has announced collaborations with AR Gallery for its ‘Trapeza’ seating installation and with Dubai Design District (d3) for its ‘Design 100’ initiative, both of which will be made using American tulipwood.
The two collaborations highlight the beauty and versatility of this little-known, yet widely-available species to the design community in the region. AHEC is supporting AR Gallery in hosting an installation – ‘Trapeza’ designed by Apical Reform – which is being built out of solid American tulipwood stained in different colours.
The installation is being made for and showcased during Dubai Design Week 2018 at the public outdoor area in front of the gallery in Building 6, d3. The design idea behind ‘Trapeza’ Is to create an interactive installation out of tulipwood that is built to be adapted by the users. The configurable twist of the ‘Trapeza’ allows endless possibilities for indoor as well as outdoor spaces. The bench, which is formed using a number of modules, gives a seamless linear and non-linear seating option and allows for different placements and the efficient use of any space.
Launched under the umbrella of d3’s ‘Design for Good’ project, the ‘Design 100’ initiative invited designers from across the UAE to design a piece of furniture or a functional object using solid American tulipwood or red oak. d3 is currently in the process of manufacturing 100 examples of the winning design in alliance with AHEC as its Knowledge Partner. These will be sold to the general public during Dubai Design Week and all proceeds from the sale will be allocated to Dubai Cares towards education in developing countries. As a Knowledge Partner, AHEC has elected to undertake a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the project, which will lead to a full Life Cycle Environmental Profile for each of the hundred pieces.
Elevate your spaces with a pop of colour through these unique pieces
We interview Andrea Savage from A Life By Design – Living & Branding on creating aesthetically beautiful and deeply functional spaces
EMKAY delivers a bold and intricate fit-out by transforming a 1,800 sqm space into SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi, a vibrant multi-level dining experience
The Synua Wall System by Oikos offers modularity and style
Perennials unveils the Sun Kissed collection for 2025
Architect Rabih Geha’s collaboration with Iwan Maktabi
For Ayesha Erkin, architecture was never just about buildings, but about how people live, eat, gather and remember
Cycladic heritage, heartfelt hospitality and contemporary design converge on Deos Mykonos, designed by GM Architects
Curved shapes and colourful artworks bring vibrancy to this contemporary home with mesmerising nature views
Perched among the treetops, this serene home’s permanent connection to nature invites dwellers to unplug and unwind
A.R.M. Holding and BIG unveil visionary masterplan around Jebel Ali Racecourse