DA BUREAU, a leading London-based architect’s studio, has launched the world’s largest 3D-printed restaurant interior design at MYATA Platinum Lounge, a hookah lounge with a restaurant and bar in C2 Licensed District, nestled in Dubai’s City Walk.
The lounge design aims to set Guinness World Record, and the attempt is currently underway. The landmark project’s centerpiece includes 27 unique “canyons” assembled from over 20,000 3D-printed components, produced using thirty-five 3D printers.
Each structure is carefully crafted from recycled plastic and finished with textured paint, redefining luxury design with an emphasis on sustainable innovation. By leveraging recycled plastic, the project seeks to contribute to the Arab building sector’s objective of reducing carbon emissions by 8.8 million tons annually by 2030 through improved technologies.
Boris Lvovsky, CEO and co-founder of DA BUREAU, commented that, “To materialize the idea, the studio built the interior on the image of a sand canyon. A canyon is a constantly changing geological formation shaped by water and wind. We recreated its flowing amorphous forms running into each other in a modern interpretation. By employing 3D printing, DA BUREAU created whimsical fluted structures that shaped an introverted, inward-looking space. Outside, these curving, enveloping rocky structures form a terrace isolated from the city. At the same time, indoors, they shape the layout, dividing the interior into separate chamber zones.”
The canyon around the entrance uses the funnel principle — it narrows as if to succumb the visitor from the street into the lounge space. It is important to highlight that visitors cannot see the place’s interior from the façade or the entrance hall. Entering the main lounge hall is reminiscent of a cave: through narrow, dark passages to a large open space.
The project underscores Da Bureau’s commitment to innovative design solutions that prioritize sustainability. “The design transforms recycled plastic into dramatic canyon-like formations, creating an immersive environment that transports visitors from Dubai’s bustling metropolis to a serene, cave-like sanctuary,” added Boris Lvovsky, CEO and co-founder of DA BUREAU.
The lounge, in collaboration with the “Yarko-Yarko” studio, features an innovative lighting concept that enhances the sensory experience. The dark space is illuminated with soft amber light coming from different corners.
This ‘sunset’ light highlights the complex topography of the canyon, tables, and bar counters. The primary lighting technique is complemented by various art effects, which, in some places, emphasize the clouds of steam from a hookah and, in some areas, create a hypnotic halo effect.
The MYATA Platinum Lounge marks a key milestone in architectural design, bringing together sustainable materials, innovative technology, and artistic vision to create an unique hospitality experience in Dubai’s luxury landscape.
The Middle East’s construction sector is expected to increase at a CAGR of 6.4 percent from 2021 to 2025, with a strong focus on sustainable practices; Da Bureau is poised to capitalize on this expansion.
