PROJECT: Residential
Located in one of Beirut’s most vibrant districts, Ashrafieh, Mallorca is a multi-level bachelor penthouse apartment which was previously a small studio. Designed by Askdeco, the space provides a very modern and efficient home, overlooking a historic district.
PROJECT: Retail Store/Shop
Integrating fashion, music, lifestyle, food, fitness and health, Another is a new contemporary outlet designed by Rabih Geha Architects. Set in Beirut, Lebanon, the concept store has an immersive open-plan layout with a boutique gym, pilates studio, coffee bar, outdoor café and restaurant including a hair salon.
PROJECT: Hospitality
Brew92 Riyadh, a specialty cafe and roastery located at the Imam University in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh has been designed by British interior design studio Liqui Design.
ARTICLE: Inside the Mind Of
At LTD, we are not just in awe when it comes to good design but curious about the minds behind it! In this article, we look through all our past ‘Inside the Mind of’ articles to bring you the best quotes from some of the splendid minds in the industry.
PROJECT: Corporate
Tétris recently completed the fit-out for the National Basketball Association (NBA) offices located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The NBA brand can be seen in each choice of finish, with white and timber used throughout the space, while the brand’s bold colour palette is balanced with the iconic orange of the Spalding ball.
PROJECT: Residential
Inspired by South African Design, Bush Home is a private house in Waterberg, South Africa that speaks volumes with it’s contemporary design.
PROJECT: Retail
ASZ Architetti was commissioned to execute the Maison Assouline’s new flagship store in The Dubai Mall. Opting for a 1920s theme, the vintage design concept surrounds visitors with libraries, classic interiors, and antique pieces, including special limited editions and book collections based on art, design, jewellery, and fashion.
PROJECT: Hospitality
The revamped interior for Toro Toro restaurant in Dubai is all about providing visitors with a holistic experience using a variety of design elements. Redesigned by LW Design and completed in 5 months, the colour palette consists of vibrant teal and burnt orange, and stunning South-American prints, along with hand-woven panels on the dining chairs.
ARTICLE: Events
Pens down and creator’s hat on! Designers get cracking on their ideas as the submissions close for Surge’s Design, Dine and Make a Difference Competition. The 2019 edition of the event will explore stunning designs in line with the theme – Sacred Geometry.
PROJECT: Corporate
Located in Istanbul’s business district of Levent, Erginoğlu & Çalışlar Architects collaborated with SPM Project Management to build this five storey high headquarter, where each floor has a colour theme based on the company logo.
PROJECT: Villa
Set by Cape Town’s mountainside, City Heights designed by ARRCC, is a terraced home that is a treasure trove of gem-like materials and custom furniture. The space was designed to provide ultimate comfort within high functioning entertainment zones.
PROJECT: Lifestyle
H2R Design collaborated with VisionTech to design Rose Poudre, a refined salon concept in Abu Dhabi, with a feminine take on modern industrial styles.
PROJECT: Hospitality
Inspired by the romantic ‘millennial pink’, the bar is a glamorous space, drawing its elegance from the 1950s. Designed by DWP, the space amplifies the notions of love and chic, with a palette of rose and gold hues.
ARTICLE: In Review
Another morning, this time at the Optima offices situated in the picturesque setting of the Marina Plaza, was spent dedicated to a review of Optima’s latest innovation, the Revolution 100 with Elite Aero Pocket Sliding Doors. Joining us for this review were Haneeta Chawla, Senior Interior Designer at Roar, and Stuart Allen, Founder and Managing Director of AAID. And if you thought there was not much to say about partitioning systems… think again!
PROJECT: Corporate
Designed by Fiona Hardie, The Executive Centre (TEC) at One Central Dubai has been carefully planned and executed based on the demographic of its members in the region. The centre is unique in Dubai because it has both onshore and free zone areas, making it the first flexible workspace to have both these areas on the same floor.
PROJECT: Hospitality
The beachside Villa One in Mauritius, located inside the One&Only, Le Saint Geran, needless to say offers stunning views of the ocean. Designed by DSGN, the interior palette reflects cool tones to mimic the serene surroundings of the beautiful locale.
PROJECT: Government/Semi-Government
Cambridge Design + Build was tasked with City Makers’ headquarters, a subsidiary of the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Dubai. Located at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, the space needed to reflect not only its locality, but also the UAE’s heritage and values.
PROJECT: Hospitality
Tania Lodi is the owner and designer of Tania’s Teahouse, a two-storey quaint spot on Jumeirah Beach Road, with interiors styled in a pastel pink palette interspersed with quirky, chic elements.
ARTICLE: Events
Our team on the ground in Chicago gained some unique insights at the fair, which we felt we had to share. We also recorded inspiring conversations with vibrant, design celebrities, that showed us a glimpse into their thought processes.
PROJECT: Film/Media/Publishing
M+N Architecture, in collaboration with Life Space Interiors, designed the new Flash Entertainment offices in such a way as to create a strong brand identity within a highly flexible space.
