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Dubai to open world's largest materials library

DUBAI, May 2, 2016

Dubai is set to open the largest materials library in the world, the D-Town, this year, said a report.

The pioneering project will be the first in the world accessible to both design-related industries and the public, according to state news agency Wam.

The library will have capacity to display thousands of materials– becoming the largest archive in the world.

D-Town Library – created by the group D-Town Enterprises - aims to be a centre of information and interchange of know-how for all design disciplines, said the report.

Whether one is an architect looking for varieties of wood for a project, a fashion designer searching for the latest trends in smart fabrics, or someone scouting for ideas to build a boat, they can find solutions at D-Town Library, it added.

"The concept of D-Town Library has been put together after seeing the void in the global market - connectivity as the heart of knowledge and trade," explained Rowdha Ali Mohammed AlSakit, the chief executive of D-Town Enterprises.

"The concept will connect and bridge the gap between the world’s industries and the consumers. People need to know what is available and how to use it in order to simply start creating, enrich innovation and come up with something new. For all that to happen, people need tools, and the library will be an essential tool," said AlSakit.

The space, set to open by the end of the year, will have capacity to display thousands of materials’ samples catering to all types of innovative and creative minds.

The list ranges from a varieity of clear glass to the most innovative tech-materials that can be used across various creative industries such as fashion, or even automotive.

In addition, visitors who want to take an in-depth look at the collection can consult the expert engineers at the library to enquire about the composition of the materials, usages and manufacturing details, added AlSakit.

D-Town Library is presently in the process of selecting materials and has already signed agreements with some of the world's most prestigious brands besides partnering with premium global partners from New York, Paris and Tokyo.

The entities involved in the project will be hosting active educational workshops on how to integrate new materials on a project, said the top official.

"We want D-Town Library to become the space where the creative community meets knowledge and innovation. This will be the meeting point for like-minded people, a centre of knowledge where innovators and creatives can exchange ideas and bring their projects to life," he added.




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