Daman Health Insurance, Abu Dhabi

As one of the largest health insurance brokers in the region it was important for the design to emphasize the core values of what Daman Health Insurance promotes to its clients – healthy living and vitality. With careful consideration of these values, a space has been created that promotes this vision to all of Daman’s employees and clients.

The driving force behind the creation of Daman was for the space to be interactive: an environment to stimulate collaboration amongst its inhabitants with the introduction of as many third spaces as possible; spaces that would allow colleagues to escape their desks, congregate and talk. With light streaming in from the full height glazing, there was a desire to bring the outside environment into the space. Bluehaus and ISG achieved this with the clever use of a unique carpet system known as ‘urban retreat’. The entire perimeter has been laid with a bright green carpet simulating foliage which seamlessly transitions into the office. The concept of ‘bring the outside in’ is further enhanced with the use of vertical gardens and other natural materials. For Bluehaus, the aim was to stimulate vitality and zest.