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Serenely White Apartment Buildings

The Muraba Residences Feature Mirrored and Rippled Facades

— October 3, 2017 — Art & Design
Though Dubai is a desert city, the Muraba Residences on the famed Palm Jumeirah make avid references to water. The apartment building is clad with mirrored glass windows and rippled, frosted glass louvers that lend it the serene, calming qualities typically associated with water.

To be sure, the Muraba Residences are indeed surrounded by water. The artificial archipelago that building sits on is in the Persian Gulf, so the watery influence isn't entirely inappropriate. Nonetheless, there's a certainly haziness about the apartment complex, no doubt a reference to the mirages that are said to afflict those who wander the desert.

The luxury living space contains 26 condos in all, with four of those reserved as penthouses and the remaining offering panoramic balcony views of the surrounding gulf.
Trend Themes
1. Mirrored Glass - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways to use mirrored glass in architectural design to create unique visual effects and enhance aesthetics.
2. Rippled Glass - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative applications of rippled glass in building facades to create a sense of tranquility and mimic the calming qualities of water.
3. Luxury Apartments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart home technology and sustainable design features into luxury apartment buildings to meet the evolving needs and expectations of high-end real estate buyers.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with glass manufacturers to develop new types of glass that can be incorporated in building designs for enhanced visual appeal and functionality.
2. Real Estate - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create luxury apartment buildings with unique design elements and environmentally friendly features to attract affluent buyers seeking exclusivity and sustainability.
3. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced smart home solutions tailored to the specific needs and preferences of luxury apartment residents, providing seamless integration and enhanced comfort.
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