Manameh Pavilion reinterprets the Gulf manameh—a traditional elevated seating structure designed for shade and ventilation—to address contemporary concerns of sustainability and energy efficiency. By integrating wind-catching techniques with modern technologies, the design offers an innovative solution to climate adaptation while preserving the cultural significance of the manameh. Central to the project are open canopies and wind towers that are designed using passive cooling principles. The towers utilise convection currents to create natural airflow, maintaining cooling efficiency in open environments through geometrically refined openings. The material palette emphasises sustainability and aesthetics. Fabric-based solar panels generate renewable energy and provide shading. These materials are chosen for durability, flexibility, and their ability to minimise waste.
Participants
RASHID BIN SHABIB, AHMED BIN SHABIB, AMNA ABULHOUL, VLADIMIR YAVACHEV, YUSAKU IMAMURA, AND JONATHAN SHANNON DUBAI, UAE; PARIS, FRANCE; TOKYO, JAPAN; NEW YORK, USA Rashid Bin Shabib, Dubai, UAE, 1983. Lives and works in Dubai, UAE. Ahmed Bin Shabib, Dubai, UAE, 1983. Lives and works in Dubai, UAE. Amna Abulhoul, Dubai, UAE, 1989. Lives and works in Dubai, UAE. Vladimir Yavachev, Bulgaria, 1973. Lives and works in Paris, France. Yusaku Imamura, Fukuoka, Japan, 1959. Lives and works in Tokyo, Japan. Jonathan Shannon, Michigan, USA, 1966. Lives and works in New York, USA.
Technical Collaborators
WeExhibit Team Rachael Dsouza; Julie Anaud; Davide De Carlo and Grazia Sechi, WeExhibit
Supporters
Dhai Dubai, Expo City; Vladimir Yavachev; Yusaku Imamura; Jonathan Shannon; Mohammed Alruways; Abdullah Al Kenani
