PROJECT: Construction/Engineering
Optima Partitions Office, Dubai was designed by AAID and the fit-out works were completed by KPS. Optima’s office is based on the concept of collaborative workspaces. Partitions are a key feature in their office space and it is prominently visible.
PROJECT: Restaurant
NAR, located at Citywalk, Dubai is the chain’s first restaurant that was opened in the city. The name ‘Nar’ literally translates to ‘fire’ or ‘hot’ in Arabic and was chosen by the designer, Brand Creative. It also became the theme for the interior concept.
ARTICLE: In Review
During the course of our afternoon spent with the Steelcase team, Pallavi Dean (Design Director and Architect at Pallavi Dean Interiors) and Jacqueline Craft (Senior Interior Designer at LW Design) familiarized themselves with recently launched SILQ. Take a look at what they had to say.
In Review, LW Design, Pallavi Dean Interiors, SILQ, Steelcase
PROJECT: Restaurant
Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, London is now open at Brompton Road. Bishop Design’s interiors are sophisticated and stylish, inspired by an art deco era embracing dynamic finishes and a mix of natural materials such as copper, brass, natural marble and cementitious surfaces.
PROJECT: Coffee Shop/Delicatessen
Tawa Bakery in Abu Dhabi was founded on the belief that eating gluten-free should never mean sacrificing taste or quality. Kinnersley Kent Design adapted their logo to make it more versatile and designed the interiors to feature contemporary Scandinavian aesthetics with an Arabic feel and visual interest.
PROJECT: Retail Store/Shop
Tiffany & Co. in Mall of the Emirates, Dubai is a store that has a more visible and commercial space within the mall. Their store design reflects its qualities through the use of wood, subtle lighting and their trademark wheat leaf design on glass.
ARTICLE: Now On
At Haworth, it’s believed that every space transformation should be tailored to people’s business needs, helping them do their best work in the process, while optimizing real estate. We couldn’t agree more, which is why we’re excited that they’ve come on board with Love That Design.
PROJECT: Real Estate
Designed by Swiss Bureau Interior Design LLC, the extended area of Property Finder’s HQ in Dubai has been created to retain the design integrity of the already existing one, yet with a soul and style of its own.
ARTICLE: Events
This year, Salone Satellite hosted 650 young designers spread across the 2,800 square meters space and Love That Design was present to discover the inspirations, creativity and talent behind the awe-inspiring designs. Here are our top picks from 2018’s edition of Salone Satellite.
PROJECT: Hotel
Designed by Interior Motives and executed by ALEC Fitout and Depa Group, the Holiday Inn DFC, Dubai is the largest Holiday Inn in the UAE.
PROJECT: Oil & Gas
Bond Interiors recently completed and handed over a fully refurbished office to an Oil & Gas Company based at the Techno Park in Jebel Ali Free Zone. There was a consistent theme throughout to encourage a sense of inclusiveness and community of the company’s employees.
PROJECT: Hotel
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments, Dubai is situated close to key commercial areas, shopping malls and attractions in Oud Metha, a central business district in Bur Dubai. The highlights of the interiors are its clean lines, the blue-themed spaces and thoughtfully-designed artwork for each room.
PROJECT: Real Estate
CBRE’s Dubai office is based at Emaar Square and has been designed according to CBRE’s concept of Workplace 360, which focuses on enhancing employee experience in the workplace.
ARTICLE: Biophilic Hub
How relevant, or feasible, are the WELL building standards in the UAE? We speak to Kate Rube, Vice President of WELL, to understand the benefits of WELL in the region.
PROJECT: Restaurant
M’OISHÎ, Dubai Opera is the leading Japanese ice-cream provider’s outlet in the GCC region. Designed by 4Space, the client’s brief was based on a concept inspired by Japanese traditions and to reflect the variety of its products – colourful, authentic and playful.
PROJECT: Residential
This private residence in Cape Town is a two-storey property that left ARRCC with the challenge of a complete renovation with increased accommodation space. However, this challenge led to a result that made a statement of excellence.
PROJECT: Technology
Designed by LXA and executed by ATS, SAP’s Dubai HQ, Dubai exemplifies the company’s dedication to diversity. In keeping with this idea, the office interiors were designed to create a vibrant and collaborative work environment.
ARTICLE: Inside the Mind Of
We spent some time with the tremendously talented spatial designer, Maja Kozel, to find out more about her fascinating journey that took her from The Hague to Dubai.
PROJECT: Construction/Engineering
AAID showcased Arabtec’s unique brand and identity through careful material selection and detailing at their headquarters located in Abu Dhabi.
