Art
Identity
Triple Threat
The founders of RCR Architects, designers of Dubai’s Muraba Residences Palm Jumeirah, receive the 39th edition of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
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May 2017
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Fresh Start
Globally renowned designer Patrick Blanc has designed the Middle East’s first indoor vertical garden in Robinsons’ flagship store – the exclusive John Lewis home destination in Dubai.
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May 2017
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Milanese Magic
This month, Salone del Mobile 2017 will reveal the next top international design trends and celebrate 20 years of its legendary Satellite show.
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April 2017
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Wild At Heart
UK-based artist alice shirley embraces the lost art of keeping time with the new slim d’hermès grrrrr!
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April 2017
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Luxe life
Renowned Italian architect and designer Marco Piva has created a contemporary interior masterpiece in Albania.
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April 2017
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A Passionate Pursuit
From Paris to New York City, id Design Awards juror Jean-Philippe Nuel is redefining the art of thoughtful hospitality.
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December 2018
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The Art Of Engagement
Amna A Emir, Managing Partner at Zakti, reveals how her technology and design firm is making history with Motivate.
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December 2018
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Smart Move
Dubai is to become home to what is being described as “the tallest, largest and smartest net-zero energy building in the world”, a ‘timber town’ is being planned for the Swedish city of Örebro and a village in northern France is home to what is claimed to be the world’s first solar road.
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March 2017
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Form + Function
Amar Sabeh el Leil, architect at Paris-based Architecture Studio, reveals the secrets to designing FORM, the region’s first design concept hotel.
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June 2018
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Educated Eyes
Sass Brown, Founding Dean of Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, explains how her love of materials and craftsmanship has defined her success.
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June 2018
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Tall Story
Vancouver is to become home to the tallest hybrid wood structure in North America, Philippe Starck has collaborated with Bentley to create a smart power dock for the luxury car brand’s new Bentayga Hybrid, and plans have been unveiled for the world’s largest and most powerful offshore wind turbine.
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June 2018
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Desing Formula Media Rooms
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August 2017
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Age Of Aquarius
Istanbul-based duo Autoban reveal the creative process behind Aquarius, their award-winning premiere yacht project.
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August 2017
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Leader Of The Pack
For three decades, the leading Italian furniture brand EDRA has been collaborating with innovative and avant-garde designers to create unorthodox, eye-catching furniture destined for unique and intriguing spaces.
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August 2017
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Better Living
Dubai-based consultancy LXA has designed key leisure areas of Al Habtoor City, Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island continues to rapidly take shape, and Dubai Monorail’s new station is expected to increase convenience and passenger numbers.
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August 2017
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Mountain High
Claudio Saverino and Tiziano Vudafieri, of Milan- and Shanghai-based design practice Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, talked to identity about the importance of storytelling in the creation of Mountain Stone House, a unique restoration project in the centre of the 16th-century rural settlement of Crana, Italy.
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May 2019
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Arabian Gardens
One of the show gardens at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show is The Dubai Majlis Garden, designed by Thomas Hoblyn – who tells identity more about his concept and inspiration.
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May 2019
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Notre-Dame
Witness to key historical events over hundreds of years, Notre-Dame – one of France’s most famous and most visited landmarks – must now be rebuilt following a damaging fire.
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May 2019
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Into The Light
Fresh from debuting her innovative LED design for Artemide at Euroluce 2019, designer Pallavi Dean talks lightbulb moments, and about learning and living in the moment.
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June 2019
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Home Comforts
Noise-cancelling headphones, brand updates, new addresses and seamless bathroom solutions are on our radar this month.
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June 2019
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Looking Ahead
After fifteen successful years in Dubai, Swiss Bureau Interior Design is moving forward with creative designs.
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June 2019
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The Best Of Both Worlds
Originally from Fano on the Adriatic coast of Italy, Ilaria Paci came to Dubai five years ago on holiday and fell in love with the city. So much so, she wanted to share its magic with other holiday -makers; as a result, with her husband Mohamed, she has created the idyllic B&B concept of Mazmi.
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June 2019
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The Calvet Hanger
Gaudí is most famous for dramatic architectural creations but his genius can also be found in small items such as the Calvet hanger – introduced in 1903 and now available once more.
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June 2019
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Back To The Future
Sensitively-restored buildings are at the heart of a new boutique resort in the core of Sharjah’s heritage district, a luxurious new destination that gives guests the opportunity to explore one of the city’s most important historical areas.
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March 2019
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Creative Spaces
How we work; where we work; workplace habits; the future of work – these are topics that workplace designers are constantly re-evaluating and trying to predict.
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March 2019
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Literary Luxury
The world’s first luxury brand dedicated to culture, Assouline is now turning a new page and entering the world of lifestyle and interiors.
4 min |
March 2019
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Gold Standard
Architect Manuel Clavel Rojo reveals the inspiration behind the interiors of miX by Alain Ducasse – Dubai’s premiere restaurant by the iconic French chef.
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March 2019
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Sustainable City
A new neighbourhood being planned west of Moscow aims to set a global benchmark for smart cities, one of the leading cruise fleet operators in the Nordic region is planning to use a by-product of rotten fish to help power new engines, and Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its first all-electric vehicle.
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January 2019
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Modern Mavericks
id Design Awards jurors Roberto and Ludovica Palomba reflect on what they value most, on design in the UAE, on the future of the industry – and their future.
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January 2019
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Haute Hotel
Parisian interior designer Sarah Lavoine reveals the secrets behind her design for the new five-star Le Roch Hotel.
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