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Purpose-built material library opens in Dubai

01 September 2019

Colab, the first purpose-built material library in the UAE, is now open in Dubai Design District (d3). Located in Building 1b, Colab is a social business venture that functions primarily as a material library and inspiration and learning centre.

The space aims to elevate design across the region by offering a platform to showcase the latest materials and design trends from across the globe while highlighting excellence in regional design as well. It also serves as a gallery, event and activation space, and networking hub in its bid to bring the entire creative community together, said Colab.

Colab, in partnership with Material ConneXion, a leading materials-driven design authority and partner of the most innovative brands in the world, is hosting the first Innovation Walls in the UAE at d3.

Curated by Material ConneXion’s team of experts, the Innovation Walls are a physical manifestation of the company’s consulting expertise, tangible material samples, and cross-industry insight, incorporating a range of materials on the cutting edge of technology and sustainability.

At the heart of Colab is its commercial sample library – a growing collection of innovative materials from across the globe – open to architects, designers, creatives, manufacturers and material enthusiasts to explore.

Having no commercial interests or affiliation to any suppliers, Colab said it aims to offer an unbiased avenue for the design community to see, touch, research and discuss, and hopefully apply this knowledge and experience to their own practice.