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Roar Studio Creates a Whimsical HQ for Abu Dhabi’s Early Childhood Authority

08.04.21 | By
Roar Studio Creates a Whimsical HQ for Abu Dhabi’s Early Childhood Authority

When it came time to design Abu Dhabi’s Early Childhood Authority headquarters, they enlisted Dubai-based interior design studio Roar, lead by Creative Director + Founder, Pallavi Dean. The 1800-square-foot office boasts a whimsical aesthetic with playful and colorful elements paired with an innovative workspace design. The result is an inspiring space for adults to remember to “view the world through the lens of a child.”

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

While the Early Childhood Authority office isn’t designed for children, its playful spin creates a relaxing, invigorating and light-hearted environment. Vibrant colors, tactile textures and soft shapes bring each space alive without it feeling over the top or childish.

modern white office with orange chairs and white tables

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Distorting mirrors encourage employees and visitors to interact with them – a perfect reminder that adults can have fun while still being productive.

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

The office includes a curated mix of pieces that set the tone and mood of each space in the office. They even consulted with a color psychologist to develop the color scheme throughout to evoke certain feelings.

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

It would be impossible not to smile while working here!

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

The design offers focused solo workspaces along with places to collaborate.

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

Modern office with whimsical and colorful furnishings

modern white office with yellow shelves and chairs

modern office with orange conference room

modern office with orange conference room

modern office bathroom with pink details

Each bathroom features a regular door with a small door inside to remind everyone that it’s a space for adults and children.

modern office with open white corridor

Photos © Oculis Project

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.