Identity Magazine - January 2021
Identity Magazine - January 2021
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In this issue
Designs without boundaries Issue
Ahead of the curve
The long-awaited ME Dubai by Melia, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, reopens its doors
2 mins
THE BIRTH OF A RENAISSANCE
Identity speaks to Sir David Adjaye about his new proposal for the Edo Museum of West African Art and what it means for the continent at large
4 mins
Willo Perron and the cultural zeitgeist
Canadian-born Willo Perron is difficult to define – and he seems to like it that way. One of the most prolific and versatile designers of his generation, Perron is the mastermind behind some of the most recognisable moments in contemporary pop culture. Whether it is floating a life-size inflatable yellow Ferrari over a crowd at a Drake concert, or designing the Yeezy stores for Kanye West, Perron has had a hand in it all. His LA-based design practice, W P & A, works across various disciplines, including interior design and furniture. We catch up with Perron over Zoom to learn more about design’s grey areas.
10 mins
Future faces
Tosin Oshinowo and Chrissa Amuah’s conceptual design for Lexus explores the face mask through a universal language of protection, while reflecting on the freedom of movement through craftsmanship, culture, technology and global history
6 mins
Phygital reality
Carmelo Zappulla, the designer behind the latest Presented by retail store in Dubai, talks about blurring the lines between digital and physical space
5 mins
Poetic landscapes
Aurelien Chen’s solitary pavilion recreates an ethereal and abstracted ‘painting’ of a traditional Chinese landscape
3 mins
Respite & Reflection
Roar’s recently completed Sensasia Stories spa references pan-Asian architectural typologies with a contemporary twist
3 mins
STATEMENT LIVING
Hakwood and Kelly Hoppen join forces for a collection of innovative and dynamic tiles.
3 mins
Inhabitable fabrics: A tribute to Elke Walter
The late Elke Walter was famed for her iconic amorphic garments. Working across fashion, photography and sculpture, Walker was perhaps best known for dressing the enigmatic Zaha Hadid.
3 mins
Design Nomads
Montroi is the brainchild of Enrique Hormingo and Samir Aghera. The Dubai-based brand promotes ‘Nomadism’ – creating items for travel, crafted across various locations on the ancient Silk Route. From soft leather bags, accessories and travel guides covering Tunis to the AmalfiCoast, to handcrafted furniture, the brand has filled a gap in the market for items that combine a sense of spirit with craftsmanship and style. We catch up with Enrique Hormingo to find out more.
2 mins
Identity Magazine Description:
Publisher: Motivate Publishing
Category: Home
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
identity is the Middle East's interiors, design and property magazine. Identity is the region's first consumer design, interiors, architecture and property magazine with an exclusively contemporary focus.
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