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The development aims to provide residents with a lifestyle based around outdoor living and community spirit

MVRDV-designed Pixel looks to introduce community-spirit concept to Abu Dhabi

by Tom Walker | 21 Aug 2019

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Construction work has begun on Pixel, a new residential-led, mixed-use project in Abu Dhabi's new Maker's District. Designed by MVRDV, the development aims to provide residents with a lifestyle based around outdoor living and community spirit – an innovative approach in the Emirates, as it deviates from the prevalent typology of disconnected towers. The 85,000sq m (915,000sq ft) development features 525 apartments, shops, offices, and amenities situated around a lively

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