FOCUS 063 Roar Dubai, UAE


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This page The studio opted for diverse flooring options ‘to create a more functional and dynamic workspace’


TO MARK ITS tenth anniversary last year, Dubai-based architecture and interior design studio Roar moved into a new office in the city’s vibrant Alserkal art district. Founder and creative director Pallavi Dean explains how varied flooring was an integral part of the office design: ‘Choosing diverse flooring options for our studio was a deliberate design choice in an effort to create a more functional and dynamic workspace, recognising that different areas within the office fulfil different needs. Each floor type was chosen with a purpose – from the durable yet boldly colourful Bolon flooring in the Pink Room, where the team gathers to brainstorm ideas and feel inspired, to the practical Shaw Contract carpet in our open-plan work areas, which has to withstand frequent foot traffic, and easily washable ceramic tiles in the bathrooms.


PROJECT INFO


Client/Design Roar


Flooring Shaw Contract, Bolon, Hatsu, Jaipur Rugs, Horizon 7 micro-cement


‘Acoustics are an important consideration when we select flooring – carpets in workspaces and deep work focus rooms create quiet zones to optimise productivity. We are also an animal-friendly office, so the micro-cement flooring and LVT on the ground floor are easy surfaces to clean and maintain. Each flooring choice contributes to a purpose-driven environment, ensuring that our space supports our team’s diverse tasks and enhances both productivity and creativity.’


YASSER IBRAHIM


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