Iron Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2020
Dijlah Village Complex
- A' Design Award 2020 Iron Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Quark Studio Architects
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 18,119
- Verification code 667B1CFC55 · Verify this award
About Dijlah Village Complex
Located in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq, The Dijlah Village Complex with its 12.000 sqm facility area is designed as a mixed-use commercial complex to answer the relevant need in the growing neighborhood. In order to answer the market requests, a Fitness Area, a Spa, and an Indoor Swimming Pool were included in the facilities. The design process developed around the idea of blending European’s modernism with the orientalism as a contrast. In the resulting synthesis, has been concluded a product that answers the quest for Baghdad.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Located in the heart of Baghdad, the Dijlah Village Complex is a vibrant mixed-used commercial center whose 12,000 m2 facility constitutes a focal point for for the neighborhood community. In addition to world-class restaurants, visitors to Dijlah Village can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor pool and a top-notch spa.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 12.000 Sqm of designed area
- Tags
- interior design, baghdad, contrast, mall, neoclassic, orientalism, dijlah, architecture
- Production Technology
- Design process developed around the idea of blending European modernism with the orientalism as a contrast.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part of the activity was to create a modern looking zone while still preserving the orienthal mood , which means creating spaces where people will find new and exciting without losing the cultural ties between the people and spaces.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2018 and still ongoing, in Baghdad , Iraq
- Operation Flow
- It is a entertainement complex where the interiors are designed by Quark Studio Architects. The mall consists of numerous spaces and functions such as a spa, a gym and thematic restaurants.
- Research
- The research stage was a collaborative process with the client that established collective ownership over the creative process. Quark Studio Architects researched his clients likes and dislikes, their hopes for the space and the mood and also the potential and structural limitations of the building, and most importantly the unique history and character of the site which is just next to the famous Dijlah River, a very unique symbol for Baghdad city.
- Inspiration
- The materials, fixtures and furniture at Dijlah Village were chosen to create comfortable, memorable spaces with a refined ambiance, inspired by regional heritage and natural landscape features at the project location. The design process incorporated elements of European modernism contrasted and blended with Middle Eastern aesthetics. This stylistic synthesis provides a strong answer to the search for built forms that both reflect and push forward Baghdads ancient cosmopolitanisms.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Illustrator Quark Studio Architects, Dijlah Village, 2018
Image #2: Illustrator Quark Studio Architects, Dijlah Village, 2018
Image #3: Illustrator Quark Studio Architects, Dijlah Village, 2018
Image #4: Illustrator Quark Studio Architects, Dijlah Village, 2018
Image #5: Illustrator Quark Studio Architects, Dijlah Village, 2018 - Patents
- Copyrights belong to Quark Studio Architects, 2018
Colors of Dijlah Village Complex
Design Interview about Dijlah Village Complex
Located in the heart of Baghdad, the Dijlah Village Complex is an innovative mixed-use commercial center whose 12,000 m2 riverside facility constitutes an indispensable focal point for this vibrant neighborhood community. This stunning, state-of-the-art complex, with its wide range of aesthetic, culinary and active enjoyments, hosts several additional Quark Studio design projects—a trio of fine-dining establishments Seafood Baghdad, Traditional Turkish Restaurant and Steak House as well as Shisha Lounge.
Bold and deliberate blends of ancient and modern materials, fixtures, and furniture at Dijlah were chosen to create comfortable, memorable spaces inspired by regional heritage and natural landscape features at this unique riverside project location. In addition to patronizing any one of several world-class restaurants, Dijlah Village’s residents and visitors alike can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor swimming pool and top-notch spa services.
We can't wait to see it built.
Some months.
This design was commissioned.
The designed facility is being built by another company.
The design work was commissioned.
Baghdad citizens.
From the foundations of its architecture to the smallest details of interior design, Quark Studio conceived of the Dijlah Village Complex as an opportunity to showcase the unique character of local craftsmanship and materials within a refined ambiance.
The name was already decided by the project owner.
We used a lot of tools ranging from hand sketching to 3D modeling and CAD softwares.
Each section of Dijlah Village exhibits a unique design that complements the modern architecture of the overall development. Overall, the design process incorporated elements of European modernism contrasted and blended with Middle Eastern aesthetics. This stylistic synthesis provides a strong answer to the search for built forms that both reflect and push forward Baghdad’s ancient cosmopolitanisms.
We use BIM software to keep on track with this kind of projects of size.
We gathered the info given by the client according to the usage of similar facilities in the region.
The distance of the actual building to our head office was making things difficult.
We have received and email from you.
We learned a lot about how to submit a design to an international design award.