Harmony

Platform 09, a yearly celebration of Culture, Equality and Femininity, focussed this year on the theme ‘Harmony’. Referencing the architecture from traditional Middle Eastern souk’s, nine transient courtyards were created through dramatic arched walling. Although inspired by tradition, the environment hoped to be utopic & calming. A boutique luxury retail aesthetic was developed – in the hope of elevating the value of the fashion products within. Around the courtyard perimeters of these arches were 100 independent retail units for local talent to sell their products from.

In the center of each of these 9 courtyards was an experience that encouraged people to interact with conceptual objects. The focus was around helping participants find an inner balance, whilst also connecting them to the local area of Fujairah, on the East coast of the UAE.

The arches and entrance way was also complemented by nine shades of green. These shades acted as a mechanism to draw people through the various spaces, to connect it back to the event organisers ’09’ name and also to build on this element of serenity. The highlight to the whole event was a 30M suspended oval structure wrapped in mirrored fabric – this feature enabled seated guests a unique aerial vantage on the many performers that took to the stage below.