ARTICLE: Events
Each year, we wait in anticipation for the prestigious talks schedule at Downtown Design. Last week, the list of speakers and topics for 2019 was finally unveiled, and it is amazing! We’re talking fashion celebs (think Christian Louboutin), local design heroes, and yours truly (Love That Design).
ARTICLE: In Review
Designers Yullianna Porter and Michal Hrabovsky from JLL and Massa respectively, review the Brunner Ray chairs, part of the Haworth Collection portfolio. And flying in from Germany to introduce this latest range by celebrity designers Jehs and Laub, was Elke Renk, Area Sales Manager at Brunner.
PROJECT: Corporate
The colour palette for the office mainly relies on the brand colour, thus adding an element of fun and vibrancy to the space, with Lego graphics spread throughout. For the flooring, hardwood and carpets were used while the meeting rooms are decked with glass partitions and acoustic paneling.
PROJECT: Residential
One Oak 5A2 residential project in the heart of downtown Beirut, is an eclectic mix of modern, industrial design with splashes of colour.
PROJECT: Retail
BeYou is a multi-brand concept boutique and café designed by STUDIOVN in collaboration with Janat Office Fitout. The aim was to provide a platform for talented and new designers to showcase their work as well as serve gourmet coffee.
ARTICLE: Events
Sustainability is the way forward. It’s what we need now, more than ever, to ensure a better tomorrow. Surge for Water, understanding the importance of this, seeks to shine a spotlight on the region’s most holistic projects by adding a new category to their annual event – the Surge Sustainability Awards 2019.
ARTICLE: In Review
We brought designers Laila Al-Yousuf from SAY Studio, and Gareth Cain from AAID to Humanscale’s offices in d3 to review their new range of monitor arms. With such a collective design experience between them, both Laila and Gareth had lots to say about the range and how it fits into today’s agile office.
ARTICLE: Events
We are now a week away from Light Middle East and its glittering Awards night, which highlights the best from the regional lighting industry. Here are the projects and product nominations that made us ‘light up’…
PROJECT: Government/Semi-Government
Design Worldwide Partnership (DWP) were appointed to redesign two floors of this private Government Office in Dubai in collaboration with Summertown Interiors. DWP worked on the project right from the concept stage through to detailed design including the fit-out and supervision of the project.
PROJECT: Restaurant
Situated in DIFC, Avli by Tashas is dedicated to the arts which are a strong influence in Greek culture.
PROJECT: Spa
And Now… Concept Creation were awarded the task of creating a unique Korean Hybrid Spa/ Salon concept at the which was multi-functional, and would become a bench mark venue for the future of Wellness Facilities.
PROJECT: Hotel
Hyatt Regency in Ethiopia is a 5 star luxury hotel with modern amenities, contemporary design that includes elements of the location.
PROJECT: Restaurant
Designed by Sneha Divias Atelier, the interior of White & the Bear sets it apart from other child-centric spaces.
PROJECT: Restaurant
Keeping their contemporary and modern vibe at the centre of the designing strategy, SuperFutureDesign collaborated with Arco Interiors to create a new branch for Todd English in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue and added distinct design elements that sync exceptionally well with the unique cuisine formula.
PROJECT: Hospitality
This specialty coffee shop, located in Dubai International Financial Center was designed by 4space Interior Design in collaboration with PNMC Technical Services. Sporting an exquisite interior which is unusual, astounding, and in complete balance, it has a striking concept and strong character that provides depth to the design.
ARTICLE: Events
As the Middle East Design and Hospitality Fair comes to a close, we sift through our collective research over three intensive, design fuelled days, to bring you an overview of INDEX and Workspace 2019.
PROJECT: Government/Semi-Government
Design Worldwide Partnership (DWP) designed this modern office space in collaboration with Al Tayer Stocks in Abu Dhabi. dwp’s design for this particular workplace was tailored to create vision and transparency with design.
