ARTICLE: Events
The SBID International Design Awards generally create quite a stir in the global design industry. This year, we thought to highlight the superstars from our region that made the coveted list of finalists that were recently announced.
PROJECT: Lifestyle
Designed by Kristina Zanic Consultants in collaboration with Aati Contracts, the Rainforest Spa is nestled within the Ritz-Carlton in Ras Al Khaimah. The concept brief was to maintain the rainforest theme of the existing spa and convert the mood of the space to a warmer tone than the previous design.
PROJECT: Hospitality
Situated on the fifth floor of the W Hotel, Akira Back Restaurant offers panoramic views of the sea.
ARTICLE: LTD Talks
Love That Design hosted an industry roundtable at the Cosentino showroom in Dubai’s Design District, inviting local and international experts from the A+D sector. The topic of discussion was the latest shift in workplaces from traditional, fixed desk layouts, to more fluid, mobile and agile offices, and whether or not this style of working actually ‘works’ for everyone.
PROJECT: Residential
Designed by SAOTA, the resort-inspired home in Bali’s iconic surf destination, Uluwatu, puts a contemporary spin on local materials and architecture to create a luxurious modern holiday home deeply attuned to its beautiful surroundings.
PROJECT: Hospitality
While the original Nar Café primarily focused on a lounge experience, Nar Social in Motor City shifts its attention towards a more casual and laid back dining concept.
PROJECT: Hospitality
2 Weeks Nightclub overlooks Beirut’s sea port, and is based on the concept of containment without caging – viewing another world from the inside.
PROJECT: Showroom
Designed by Schwitzke & Partner, the Easa Saleh Al Gurg showroom in Dubai Design District is a hybrid space that aims to connect designers and like-minded audience to seven interior design and architecture companies comprising the ESAG Group.
PROJECT: Hospitality
The interiors of Jumeirah Al Naseem hotel is designed with elements inspired by the sea, sand dunes, Bedouin traditions, and Dubai’s pearl-diving legacy.
PROJECT: Corporate
With a monochromatic look created by black steel frames and white marble flooring, the founder of Maja Kozel Design created a warm and inviting space for Emirates Publishers Association’s (EPA) office in Sharjah Publishing City.
ARTICLE: Meet the Team
Now in their second year as our partners on Love That Design, Interface have worked to become innovators in their field. They don’t just talk about sustainability, but have taken their sustainable design to a whole new level.
PROJECT: Corporate
The design brief for the Hyatt Regional Head Office in Dubai, was to create a space to foster interaction and collaboration among employees. Designed by Cityspace, the central design theme is urban and eclectic, almost residential with an industrial feel, which is accentuated with a colour palette of greys and green and weathered material.
PROJECT: Residential
Palanga house is owned by a contemporary artist and director. The client wanted the space to act as a private residence and a kind of sanctuary in which he could concentrate on his art.
PROJECT: Lifestyle
VSHD Design was tasked with designing The Warehouse Gym in the region’s most growing and vibrant design community – Dubai Design District. The main challenge was to deliver a boutique fitness facility that would be inviting, inspiring, authentic, functional and in context with a leading destination for design, art, and culture.
PROJECT: Hospitality
Le Sushi Bar’s stylish urban atmosphere was redesigned to develop a vibrant Japanese design.
Regina Santos from GAJ explores the importance of colour temperature when it comes to lighting and the effects it can have on us.
PROJECT: Corporate
Kart Group was commissioned to design the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Office in Dubai, and collaborated with Cambridge Design + Build to execute the client’s brief. The client wanted to invoke positive energy through Feng Shui and also chose to incorporate biophilic designs to promote health, well-being, and productivity among the employees.
ARTICLE: Now On
From its origins as a traditional manufacturer of woven flooring, into an internationally successful design company that focuses on innovative flooring and creative interiors, Bolon is rolling out its collection to the Middle East and leaving footprints in the region. We proudly welcome them on board Love That Design!
