We鈥檙e thrilled to share that Abdalla Almulla (B.Arch 鈥14), the visionary Emirati architect and founder of Mula Design Practice in Dubai, has been featured in Vogue Arabia! Abdalla鈥檚 architectural journey began at Woodbury School of Architecture (WSOA) in San Diego, where his deep fascination with geometry and spatial exploration earned him both the 鈥楪rand Critique Faculty Choice Award鈥 and the 鈥楤est Degree Project Award鈥 for his groundbreaking research.
In the article 鈥6 Regional Product Designers Blending Heritage with Innovation鈥 by Jumana Abdel-Razzaq in Vogue Arabia, Abdalla shares, “My journey into architecture began during my studies at 麻豆传媒集团 in San Diego, where I developed a deep interest in geometry and how it can be used to shape spaces. Founding Mula was a natural step in continuing that passion.” In 2018, Abdalla launched, a design studio that merges geometry, functionality, and local heritage. As highlighted in the same Vogue Arabia article, Abdalla鈥檚 work beautifully combines modern aesthetics with traditional influences, seen in standout projects like the Herm猫s Petit H installation at The Dubai Mall and the Of Palm pavilion at Dubai Design Week. The pavilion showcased the sustainable use of palm trees to create an innovative and striking natural structure, reinforcing Abdalla’s commitment to sustainability and cultural authenticity.
Last November, Abdalla unveiled Stoot, a new pavilion at Dubai Design Week, continuing his exploration of geometry and spatial dynamics. His design philosophy, rooted in constant innovation, is deeply connected to his formative experiences at WSOA, as emphasized in Vogue Arabia.
We can鈥檛 wait to see how Abdalla鈥檚 pioneering work continues to shape the future of architecture and product design!