One Third Studio is a dynamic trio of female designers: Amna Bin Bishr, Duna
Alajlan, and Dania Alajlan. Amna, an Emirati born in Dubai in 2000, holds a
Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture and Design from the University of
Sharjah. Duna, also born in Dubai in 2000, is Iraqi and holds the same degree in
Interior Architecture and Design. Dania, born in 1995, holds a Bachelor's degree
in Architectural Engineering from the University of Sharjah and a Master's
degree in Urban Planning from the American University of Sharjah.
One Third Studio values authenticity and originality throughout its design
process, striving to infuse each project with elements that reflect the rich
heritage and traditions of the UAE. Its approach combines traditional motifs
with contemporary aesthetics while supporting the sustainability of traditional
crafts within the Emirati community.
The first Emirati studio to introduce Khoos Marquetry in 2024 through the Tanween by
Tashkeel program. This revolutionizing technique combines locally sourced palm
fronds and natural staining with contemporary design, showcasing Emirati
craftsmanship.