Abraham's House of the Family, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The House of the Abraham Family in Abu Dhabi: Architecture and Religious Values

On October 19, 2023, the architectural photography studio DEED STUDIO from Dubai is pleased to announce its recent victory at the LOOP Design Awards 2023, where the project"The House of the Abraham Family"In Abu Dhabi, it was recognized as the best in its category.Photography | Architectural ExteriorsAdditionally, DEED STUDIO received an award.“The Choice of the People”for his outstanding photographs presented at this prestigious competition.

The designer of this unique structure was the architect.David Adjaye."The House of the Abraham Family"It consists of a complex of three religious spaces: a mosque, a synagogue, and a church, set against the backdrop of a secular pavilion for visitors. The main goal of creating this house is to promote interfaith dialogue and exchange, which fosters peaceful coexistence and acceptance of various beliefs, nationalities, and cultures.

Visitors can participate in religious services, listen to sacred texts, and observe rituals in each of the worship buildings. In addition to these three spaces, a fourth space, not tied to any specific religion, serves as a center where people of goodwill can come together and work collaboratively. The communal space also offers educational and entertainment programs.

Architectural design“The Homes of the Abraham Family”It draws inspiration from the common features of three faiths, focusing on similarities rather than differences. The three cubic volumes, not aligned in a single line, represent powerful and unified forms, each adorned with colonnades, screens, and vaults that emphasize their sacred nature. The space between them, represented by a garden, serves as a metaphor for unity, connecting the three faiths and fostering community, connection, and citizenship.

The platform connecting these spaces promotes inclusivity and celebrates the shared history and identity of all peoples.

About DEED Studio

DEED Studio, foundedMasi GomoshtazheranomandNagmeh OlfatIt is a photography studio focused on architecture, located in Dubai.

The studio aims to create inspiring visual stories based on the concept, context, and user needs of each project. Their creative concept is the result of a collaborative experience and contrasting professional backgrounds: Masi is an architect who has worked in the arts, while Nagmeh studied architecture and has been working in the field for seven years. She also studied marketing and obtained an MBA to better understand client needs and serve their requests.

The studio's work has led to numerous national and international awards, and their projects are occasionally published in architectural and design magazines. In 2023, DEED Studio won the title of winner.Architizer A+Awardsand was recognized forBest Architectural PhotographsonArchitectural Photography Awards"(APA), where the studio was awarded the title"Overall Winner of the DelegatesonWorld Architecture FestivalWAF in 2022. Their efforts also allowed them to implement a photo project for the AGA KHAN Award in 2022. DEED Studio was also recognized as one of"100 Most Inspiring Architectural Photographers"according to the Loop Design Awards.

Photos: DEED Studio, UAE

Design of religious buildings

The House of the Family of Abraham, Abu Dhabi, UAE, images and information obtained on October 15, 2023.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf, Middle East, Western Asia.

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• The new headquarters of Miral, designed by Godwin Austen Johnson Architects (GAJ).
• Architectural walks in Abu Dhabi and comments or photos on the project"The House of the Abraham Family"developed by DEED Studio, Abu Dhabi, UAE.