PROJECT: Restaurant
Designed by Key Concept, One Third Food Hall is a first-of-its-kind experience recently launched in Dubai. The design concept is derived from “One Third” or the Islamic “hadeath,” which refers to the idea that self-fulfillment boils down to 1/3 food, 1/3 drink and 1/3 breath.
ARTICLE: Biophilic Hub
We spoke with Dragana Cemalovic, Senior Interior Designer at Bluehaus Group and the Project Lead on the Smart Dubai Government (SDG) HQ project, about the integration of biophilic elements within the design and the logic driving each concept and its implementation.
PROJECT: Apartment
This private apartment, Ocean View, South Africa is a three-bedroom apartment by Zuckerman Sachs Architects. It provided ARRCC with a concrete shell to create a space, where Afro-Zen meets contemporary chic.
PROJECT: Restaurant
Salt now has a Surf House in the world-class Meraas beachfront development at the popular La Mer. The industrial-style surf themed interiors draw you into the central bar island and the bespoke food-pass modelled on the back-end of an Airstream Caravan catches the eye and gives a laid back atmosphere.
PROJECT: Restaurant
This quirky hospitality project is located in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat. The design aims to create a unique story that links Muscat with Thailand and mixes fiction with some aspects of Thai history.
ARTICLE: In Conversation With
With Salone del Mobile.Milano 2018 currently underway, we thought it’s a good idea to grab some Italian design inspiration. We had the opportunity to spend some time with Poltrona Frau Group ME product designer, Roberto Palomba, at the Group’s recent showroom launch.
Palomba Serafini Associati, Poltrona Frau Group ME, Roberto Palomba
PROJECT: Residential
This private apartment in Dubai is an opulent beachfront resort with panoramic views of the Palm Jumeirah, and showcases a luxurious yet contemporary design.
PROJECT: Villa
Situated in KwaZulu-Natal, this beach house perfectly balances luxury and comfort with its uncomplicated spaces. Bronze aluminium sliding screens cocoon the house; offering protection from the elements and providing a unique signature look.
PROJECT: Villa
This private residence at Arabian Ranches entailed a complete makeover project by HarfNoon Design Studio to flood the house with a lot more light giving the family a fresh retreat.
PROJECT: Residential
The ARRCC team transformed a three-storey apartment into a modern holiday escape that perfectly balances luxury and comfort. The design was inspired by yacht interiors and tailored to make best use of the abundance of natural light.
ARTICLE: Guest Writer, Trends
In the first delivery of a series of design conversations, Marcos Cain questions the validity of the Five Star hospitality rating system and explores its relevance, especially within a local context.
ARTICLE: In Review
With the help of Vera Dieckmann (Albal Design Studio) and Christian Merieau (MMAC), we’ve reviewed Schiavello’s Toku range.
Christian Merieau, Product Review, Schiavello, Toku, Vera Dieckmann
PROJECT: Restaurant
LW Design conceptualized Noépe – a dining destination at Park Hyatt, Dubai Creek – with a homely beach theme, reminiscent of summertime vacations in the Hamptons or New England.
PROJECT: Real Estate
Dubai Holding Executive Offices is the prestigious collaboration of two contemporary creative designers – Sneha Divias & Marie Laurent. It has been designed as a working space par excellence, in line with the prestige and functional needs of senior executives.
PROJECT: Retail
Kinnersley Kent Design came up with a simple yet effective boutique layout for Bateel Selfrdiges as it is designed to make the most of the compact space.
PROJECT: Construction/Engineering
The new Hira Walraven office in Dubai by Swiss Bureau is inspired by their core business, their vast MEP line needs to carry the unique brands DNA through the design elements and materials.
ARTICLE: Inside the Mind Of
We spent some time with the lovely Emma Stinson, Creative Director of Studio EM Dubai, and Dubai based home-grown entrepreneur, to chat about the success of her studio and plans for the future.
PROJECT: Spa
Designed by Esadore Creative, the Intercontinental Hotel Resort Spa Fujairah has been conceptualised with openness, nature, timelessness and serenity in mind.
PROJECT: Real Estate
Kinnersley Kent Design conceptualised a calm, adaptable and light working environment for Eagle Hills HQ that’s ideally suited to the varied working patterns of their staff.
