This work exemplifies the power of fusion between art and architecture in a project that conveys purpose and emotion and creates a place of reflection, serenity and significance for its nation.

© Jonathan Gainer

Architects: bureau^proberts, Urban Art Projects

Location: Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Area: 9100.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Jonathan Gainer

Artist : Idris Khan

Architecture, Design : bureau^proberts

Art Strategy, Design, Fabrication : UAP

Engineering : Robert Bird Group

Landscape And Park Master Plan : Aecom

© Jonathan Gainer

From the architect. This work exemplifies the power of fusion between art and architecture in a project that conveys purpose and emotion and creates a place of reflection, serenity and significance for its nation.
© Jonathan Gainer

The conceptual direction of the project was conceived by world renowned artist Idris Khan to ?create a park for reflection on both loss and remembrance, a spiritual place that conveyed unity and support - a monument that has positive and hopeful resonance while inspiring curiosity in sculpture and how contemporary art can influence emotions?.

© Jonathan Gainer

At the heart of Wahat Al Karama park is the MONUMENT which serves as a unifying poetic moment despite its monumentality. The complex structure is comprised of 31 aluminium vertical tablets, t...