Al Wajba palace
Interior architecture in Doha (Qatar)
Typology : palace
Localisation : Doha (Qatar)
Year of Completion : 2013
Scope : concept design
A contemporary transformation of a palace in Doha
This project offers a contemporary reinterpretation of the interior of a traditional Qatari palace, imagined as a habitable gallery where art and architecture merge into a seamless whole.
Volumes are refined, materials meticulously selected, and light is treated as a sculptural element, enhancing a collection of contemporary artworks integrated into the design of the spaces.
The palace is transformed into a place of experience—where culture and innovation intertwine within a profoundly immersive atmosphere.
Each space is conceived as a work of art. Here, art plays a central role—not merely decorative, but structural—transforming a traditional ceremonial setting into a true 21st-century contemporary retreat.
A bedroom as a dreamlike landscape
The sleeping area, bathed in natural light filtered through long sheer curtains, evokes an almost ethereal world. Sculptural white furniture and soft textures interact with a vibrant artwork, creating a striking contrast within a serene, otherworldly ambiance. Calm, purity, and minimalist elegance define a way of living where every object becomes a sculpture.
An immersive, sensory bathroom
Clad entirely in veined white marble, the bathroom is transformed into a sculptural, introspective space. A ceiling scattered with luminous discs, mirrors with optical effects, and a neon light installation turn the room into an experimental, near-museum-like environment—inviting contemplation of matter, light, and the body.
A dressing room structured by light
Designed as a linear gallery, the dressing room stretches beneath a skylight shaded by vertical slats, creating a subtle play of shadow and light. Clean lines, soft tones, and a meticulous layout define the space, animated by a brightly coloured central chair—an artwork in itself—that adds a vibrant punctuation to this calm and elegant space.
Developed in collaboration with ACME
Award: Second Prize – Invited competition