PROJECT: Hotel
The new luxury Madarin Oriental resort features 12 overwater villas and a series of infinity pools that flow to Jumeirah Beach. The unique concept of water is intrinsic to the hotel’s design, which was conceptualised by Kuala Lumpur-based design firm DesignWilkes.
ARTICLE: In Review
We flew to Kuwait City to test out Humanscale’s Smart Ocean chair. Frazer Butcher, Managing Director of Humanscale MENA, led the presentation, and joining us for this review were designers Ben Backhouse from Pace and Lydia Ibrahim from SSH. Here is what we learned…
ARTICLE: Events
After an intense competition that led to much deliberation by the judges, the winners were finally announced at Surge’s Design, Dine, Make a Difference Gala 2019.
PROJECT: Restaurant
Hillhouse Brasserie is a chic casual all day eatery and community hangout. Designed by Wilson Associates, the space is elegant yet unpretentious,and blends fluidity with the clubhouse entrance.
PROJECT: Corporate
Designed and built by Swiss Bureau Interior Design and Build, LLB is a socially and environmentally conscious establishment. Located in the Burj Daman Tower in DIFC, the office was designed to bring a positive, warm, and inviting atmosphere to the clients and stakeholders.
PROJECT: Villa
With a combination of modern designs, complemented with traditional elements, My Pick One developed the interiors for Canal Cove Villa.
PROJECT: Education
Characterized by a contemporary design which harmoniously contrasts with the ancient stone walls, much of the architectural harmony of the campus, comes from geometry, materials and landscaping.
ARTICLE: Recap
As UAE completes its 48th National Day, we take a moment to marvel at the unique designs the place has to offer. Here are the top 10 projects from the country that deserves to be in the spotlight on this special occasion…
PROJECT: Restaurant
Kinara by Vikas Khanna, located at JA Lake View Hotel features stunning design with a deep red colour palete.
PROJECT: Showroom
Ons Incek is a luxury residential project consisting 3 colorful towers containing 992 residences. Signaling the entrance of the residential complex, the multi-leveled showroom displaying the mock-up apartments, is designed with its contours sitting parallel to the inclined topography.
PROJECT: Restaurant
The brief from the client was to extend the flagship Coya venue to the Abu Dhabi location without losing any of the originality and creativity from the original flagship venue in Dubai.
ARTICLE: Events
It’s that time of the year, right between Thanksgiving and Christmas, when the design community comes together to rally forth for a sustainable future. Surge’s Design Dine Make a Difference Gala is 10 days away, and here are the entries by our contestants. Place your bids now!
PROJECT: Corporate
The subsidiaries Provis and Khidmah, of Abu Dhabi real estate developer Aldar recently opened their sustainable office in collaboration with M+N Architects and fit out firm Design Infinity.
ARTICLE: Events
Dubai Design District came alive. The familiar white tent was abuzz with design enthusiasts from all walks of life. So naturally we were upfront and center stage, in the thick of it. Come discover our explorations at Downtown Design 2019!
PROJECT: Residential
Designed by Elicyon with fit out works by BW Interiors, this luxury apartment at One Palm by Omniyat, has simple yet elegant interiors, complimented with shades of beige and touches of teal.
ARTICLE: Events
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PROJECT: Showroom
The in-house design team at Daniel Wellington collaborated with Blueprint Emirates Interiors contracting to open their first flagship store in the Gulf region.
PROJECT: Restaurant
The brief was to design a characterful, family-friendly pub-style venue themed on country pursuits; The Duck Hook meant to offer classically indulgent “pub grub meets modern European fare”.
ARTICLE: In Review
Jenni Wellings from LW Design and Boutros Boutros from Brand Creative explore Cosentino’s latest Dekton Stonika collection, a versatile and beautiful surface product. Here is what we learnt…
