Abu Dhabi Central Market - interior

The architect's intent was to create a new market place typology within this site, one of the oldest sites in the city. To create this new typology, the architect made many moves such as minimizing the physical barrier between inside and outside, sequencing of courtyards and alleys and integrating balconies. Programmatically, markets, shops, roof gardens, offices, apartments and hotels are all part of the master planning of this site.

Festivals and communal events also occur here and for that, sliding roofs are installed to protect from rainy weather conditions, as well as providing ventilation control. To pay homage to the local vernacular, stained glass windows were used to mark the entrances.