OUTDOOR SPACE

Inspired by natural and built forms, Cracknell designed The Beach, JBR for Meeras. To create a connection between the existing walk and the sea – and provide a seamless transition between the retail environment, external dining and leisure activities – the natural shapes, forms, textures, patterns of the desert and coastline were integrated with local traditions and ways of life. Judges were excited by its dynamism and flexibility of use. They thought that the integration of the beach and urban setting using previously non-habitable spaces was excellent, as it supports the social transformation of the city in a fun manner with a pedestrian-focused lifestyle.