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BDP Assumes Design Role at Abu Dhabi's Miza Innovation Hub

BDP has been appointed to work on two innovative designs at the MiZa project, an emerging mixed-use, urban innovation hub in Abu Dhabi. The project aims to transform Mina Zayed into Abu Dhabi's design, art, and technology district, seamlessly blending heritage with cutting edge concepts by harnessing the potential of existing warehouse structures and urban architecture.

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Located at the heart of Abu Dhabi, Mina Zayed boasts a rich historical, cultural, and geographical significance. For decades, it has been a bustling centre of trade and exchange, where traditional markets have thrived along the water's edge.

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BDP's primary role is to design two distinctive spaces within the MiZa masterplan: MAKE and SEAF.

MAKE, an innovation maker space, is poised to become a hub for creativity and innovation. It represents a significant step towards embracing cross disciplinary collaboration, as it provides a platform for diverse minds to converge, transcending industry boundaries and fostering unique perspectives.

SEAF, an artist university, stands as a beacon of artistic expression and learning. It is a space where art, creativity, and education unite to nurture talent and promote original thinking. SEAF's mission aligns seamlessly with MiZa's goal of promoting a holistic approach to innovation, art and discovery.

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Supported by The Salama bint Hamdan Emerging Artists Fellowship, the MiZa project acts as a catalyst for nurturing entrepreneurial communities, forging new connections, encouraging collaboration with established organisations, and unveiling investment opportunities. It pays homage to the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan by enhancing livelihoods and propelling the economies of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

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Craig Howard, Architect Director and MENA studio lead at BDP, said: "The MiZa project will create a place that embodies the essence of creativity in the UAE. Our role within the project exhibits our commitment to redefining the future of urban spaces in Abu Dhabi. As designers and creatives ourselves, we understand exactly what it takes to make the best, most sustainable places that work for the artists who will use them. We are sure that MAKE and SEAF, will work together to converge tradition and innovation and lay the foundation for a new, dynamic design, art, and technology district in the emirate.”

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BDP will also work on an expansion project providing artist studios, lounges, management offices and storage to the existing Warehouse 421 art gallery. It will also design new commercial units adjacent to Warehouse 421 to provide spaces for creative businesses and startups within a community-oriented courtyard and provide design services to create HEYR – a creative co-working community building in the MiZa district.