{"id":25676,"date":"2019-07-11T14:07:07","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T14:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/?p=25676"},"modified":"2019-07-15T16:44:47","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T16:44:47","slug":"combining-heritage-modernity-al-bait-sharjah-hotel-gaj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/combining-heritage-modernity-al-bait-sharjah-hotel-gaj\/","title":{"rendered":"Combining Heritage and Modernity: The Al Bait Sharjah Hotel by GAJ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Known as GAJ<\/strong>, Godwin Austen Johnson<\/strong> <\/a>is an award-winning design studio<\/strong> with particular expertise in hospitality, education, leisure, residential and commercial design, as well as master planning and provides expertise in the associated disciplines of modern architecture<\/strong> and contemporary interior design<\/strong><\/a>. With nearly 40 years of regional experience and influence on modern Middle Eastern architecture, GAJ<\/strong>\u2019s body of work includes some of Dubai\u2019s most remarkable and high-quality architectural buildings<\/strong>: one of them is the Al Bait Sharjah Hotel<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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As one of the largest and longest-established British architectural and design firms<\/strong> in the United Arabian Emirates, GAP<\/strong> has created some of Dubai\u2019s most iconic buildings with a modern design<\/strong><\/a> and have helped define the emirate as we know it today:\u00a0Al Bait Sharjah Hotel\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is one of the most important projects.<\/p>\n

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This architecture<\/strong> and interior design project <\/strong><\/a>of\u00a0 Al Bait Sharjah Hotel\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>aim to connect Sharjah\u2019s heritage areas together, reflecting what Sharjah was like during the 1960s, and to transform it into a tourist and trade destination with contemporary design<\/strong> and modern artistic touches.<\/p>\n

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See also:\u00a0100 Must See Master Bedroom Ideas For Your Home Decor<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n \"Coffee<\/a>\n

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One of the main goals, when GAJ<\/strong> started to build the Al Bait Sharjah Hotel<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s project,\u00a0was to develop ancient houses and to transform these into luxury hotels<\/strong><\/a>, expensive restaurants<\/strong>, contemporary art galleries,\u00a0<\/strong>and markets while preserving the local historical character of the Emirate.<\/p>\n

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In addition, this modern design<\/strong> project is focused on completing the economic structure in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and environmental principles, in line with the latest international standards.<\/p>\n

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Al Bait Sharjah Hotel<\/em>\u2019<\/strong>s project concentrates on archaeological sites and museums, the renovation of old and ancient houses, and the removal of current architectural buildings<\/strong> and streets in the area to build a number of hotels and tourist facilities in line with the Emirate\u2019s plans to safeguard its national historical character.<\/p>\n

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Recognized as one of the\u00a0best hotels in the United Arab Emirates<\/strong>,\u00a0Al Bait Sharjah Hotel<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is a\u00a0luxury escape<\/strong>\u00a0and the new jewel of the country.<\/p>\n

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See also:\u00a0Modern Center Tables For Luxury Living Rooms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n \"Luxury<\/a>\n

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