Zoe Zhang
Interior, hospitality

Aman Sukun

A hotel concept that meets Aman’s quiet minimalism with the folklore and heritage of Dubai.

Aman Sukun
Type
Hotel interior concept
For
The traveller who seeks more than opulence
Location
Dubai (concept)
Tools
SketchUp, D5 Render, AutoCAD
Context
Interior Design, SCAD

Aman Sukun imagines a hotel for travellers who want more than luxury. It keeps the serenity and restraint that define Aman, and lets the culture of Dubai into every room: its folklore, its geometry, and the light of the desert and the sea. Sukun is Arabic for stillness.

Natural stone, intricate geometric patterns drawn from Arabian motifs, and soft ambient lighting that recalls evenings in the desert and by the sea set the atmosphere. Each element pays homage to the city’s heritage without turning it into ornament.

The aim is a sanctuary that feels both exotic and familiar, where elegance and tradition are held in balance.

Design principles

  1. Material.Natural stone and quiet surfaces, in the spirit of Aman’s minimalism.
  2. Pattern.Geometric motifs from Arabian craft, used with restraint.
  3. Light.Soft, low light that recalls desert and sea at dusk.

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