Dubai Culture to unveil sustainable commission from ARDH Collective at Dubai Design Week

Dubai Culture to unveil sustainable commission from ARDH Collective at Dubai Design Week

Dubai: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the custodian of the emirate’s art, culture and heritage, will be presenting a commissioned sustainability installation at November’s Dubai Design Week in Dubai Design District. ‘From the Dunes & Trees’ is a creation of ARDH Collective, a UAE-based initiative that celebrates the Emirati history of innovative building techniques. The installation envisions the future of building and creation in the region through their sustainable and future-forward materials.

The ARDH Collective is a sustainable material solutions company focused on using waste resources native to the MENA region. ‘From the Dunes & Trees’ presents the next generation of materials that will be accelerating regional sustainable development. The installation is sponsored by Dubai Culture and features a collaboration between ARDH Collective and MODU Method. 'From the Dunes & Trees' will be located at the North Terrace and the Architecture Exhibition during this year's edition of Dubai Design Week. The installation is designed to be deconstructed and re-utilized by the ARDH Collective and Dubai Culture for future events post Dubai Design Week.

Khulood Khoory, Director of the Projects & Events Department at Dubai Culture, stated “Innovation, sustainable material development and environmental heritage are all important to us at Dubai