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Water Element
Mark Bullivant, Director at South Africa-based SAOTA, guides us through his creative process for Pine Tree, the firm’s first Miami residence.
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September 2018
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Driving Saudi Design
Saudi Design Week curators and co-founders Basma and Noura Bouzo reveal why their fifth edition is their most important to-date.
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September 2018
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Philips Television
It’s been 90 years since Philips tested its first TV set – a device that has been by turn exotic, ubiquitous, intrusive and elegant, but has changed the way we see the world forever.
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September 2018
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The Great Escape
Sometimes discovering great design hotels on your doorstep provides the same buzz as going away… Here’s where to stay and chill during the long, lazy summer holidays and what to expect.
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June 2019
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The Lighting Report
From LEDs to luminaires and the latest trends, identity presents the best of the new lighting solutions from the brightest sparks in the business.
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June 2019
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Art Deco Chic
identity looks inside Apartment Beethoven, a unique Parisian property that exemplifies the ethos of Rinck, an interior design enterprise founded two centuries ago.
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June 2019
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Beauty And The Bathroom
All that’s new in sanitaryware...
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June 2019
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On Track
Construction on Expo 2020 is on schedule, with completion of the site’s three Thematic Districts achieved and more than 100 million on-site working hours recorded.
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June 2019
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X Marks The Spot
Ljubljana-based OFIS Architects reveal what inspired their design for a contemporary villa in Slovenia.
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September 2017
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Work Culture
Pallavi Dean rethinks the contemporary work space with her chic design for Edelman’s Abu Dhabi headquarters.
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September 2017
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A Solid Investment
The principal of Dubai’s FACE Architecture + Design reveals the creative vision behind the renovation of Commercial Bank of Dubai.
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September 2017
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Work Experience
This month, Worktech 17 Dubai is bringing professionals together to explore the future of work and the contemporary office.
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September 2017
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Design Luminaries
id explores the most captivating lighting trends presented at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan.
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September 2018
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The Next Step
Dubai designer Omar Nakkash discusses his latest hospitality projects - and his new table lamp, which is debuting at the Beirut Design Fair.
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September 2018
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Rebirth Of Luxury
WA International’s Design Director Claire Craig reveals how the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai offers a new vision of contemporary hospitality design.
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September 2018
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Glowing Review
As official media partner, we are celebrating light with iGuzzini during the regional screenings of Light Collective’s documentary The Perfect Light.
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September 2018
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Its been 150 years since Charles Rennie Mackintoshs birth and 90 since his death, which has been commemorated by a high-profile exhibition, a high-value refurbishment and a tragedy
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October 2018
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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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Hotel Centric
A host of new hotel openings – from design-led properties aiming to provide a dazzling welcome, to easy-going destinations with a community focus – is bringing greater variety and choice to the region. identity presents five of the best additions to the GCC hospitality scene...
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April 2019
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Cultural Investments
The development of the region’s artistic community continues apace, with the launch of two hugely significant non-profit art foundations with influential, expert backing.
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April 2019
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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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Bathing Beauties
With an eye on innovation and colour, this year’s ISH show debuted top energy and water technology products from around the globe.
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May 2017
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Smart Water
A passion for problem-solving is what led American product designer Michael T. Seum to create his latest eco-friendly, techno-driven water safety and security products for leading German firm Grohe.
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May 2017
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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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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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