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Luxury redefined
Border Crossing House reinvents the meaning of luxury by evoking an organic relationship with the surrounding Italian countryside.
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January 2020
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Looking forward
Focusing on young, up-and-coming designers, January’s 2020 Maison & Objet Paris previews the future of design.
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January 2020
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Let's go outside
Whether you have a tiny balcony or an expansive garden, creating a luxurious outside area will help you take full advantage of the warm weather. From stylish backyard and patio ideas to minimalist dining nooks, identity reveals the latest trends and new products.
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January 2020
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In the pink
New colours, couture collaborations, car safety features and creative coffee machines herald the new year.
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January 2020
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Books
Two design houses are under the spotlight this month, celebrating vision and creativity; both are must-reads for Italophiles…
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January 2020
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606 Universal Shelving System
Simple, flexible and timeless – Dieter Rams’s 606 Universal Shelving System has been helping people bring order and style to their homes and workspaces for 60 years.
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January 2020
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2020 vision
From the creation of a world-class airport terminal to an inspirational installation, this month’s projects are a celebration of icons past, present and future.
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January 2020
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Jolly Days!
It’s the season for sharing quality time with the ones who matter. For your most memorable holiday yet, discover festive styling tips, gift ideas and hosting must-haves.
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December 2019
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Design's Eternal Optimist
identity magazine catches up with the prolific Egyptian born designer – who was guest of honour at the opening of Casa Milano in Dubai – and talks past, present and future projects.
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December 2019
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Beauty Is In The Details
Winners of multiple awards this year – including an identity Design Award – London- and Dubai-based practice Anarchitect was charged with reimagining a Dubai Hills family villa.
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December 2019
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Buon Gusto
Inspired by the interior eye-candy exhibited during Dubai Design Week and Downtown Design, id has hand-picked a selection of rich, colourful sparkling and enticing objects that are sure to be an aperitif or amuse-bouche to kick-off the party month!
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December 2019
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Windows to the world
Expansive glass walls in architect Maria João Fradinho’s home in Portugal invite the light of the world into the family’s private domain.
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November 2019
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Taking the fifth
The fifth edition of Dubai Design Week, the largest creative festival in the Middle East, takes place between 11 and 16 November and will comprise over 200 events taking place across Dubai. identity selects the top exhibits to visit.
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November 2019
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Fair dues
The mission to consolidate Feria Hábitat Valencia as the leading fair for ‘made in Spain’ interiors and the gateway to international markets was fully accomplished this year.
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November 2019
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Design with soul
From Sieger’s headquarters, the 250-year-old Schloss Harkotten castle in Münsterland, Germany, Christian Sieger spoke to identity magazine about his company’s ethos and his role as juror for this year’s id Design Awards.
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November 2019
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A life in colour
This year identity welcomes Teresa Sapey to the jury of the 2019 id Design Awards. Here she talks about some of her recent projects and shares her thoughts on the value of the GCC’s most prestigious award for design.
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November 2019
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Bali High
A luxurious getaway home overlooking the rugged beauty of the Indonesian coastline provides the ultimate escape in a resort-inspired setting
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October 2019
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Head-Turning
When Rami Jabali decided to open a flagship salon at W Hotel – The Palm Dubai he asked award-winning French-American designer Bruno Guelaffto fulfil his creative vision.
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October 2019
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Sense Of Accomplishment
Celebrating LW’s 20th year of delivering functional and eclectic spatial solutions, this residential property in Jumeirah is a fitting example of the firm’s design excellence.
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October 2019
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Simplicity +Sustainability
With an inspirational portfolio of design projects spanning two decades and crossing five continents, architect Alex Michaelis occupies an important position in the field of contemporary design. This year he will sit on the jury for the 2019 identity Design Awards. Here he speaks to id about his practice and the ethos behind his approach.
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October 2019
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Spaces That Connect
identity Magazine is honoured to welcome Shawn Sullivan, Partner and Studio Leader at the award-winning Rockwell Group, to join this year’s id Design Awards selection jury. Sullivan speaks to id about his recent design highlights and discusses what he believes sets a project apart.
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October 2019
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Work, Rest And Play
Flex offices, co-working spaces, teleworking … how we work has changed in the last decade. Here’s our guide to the current trends and how they have affected the way we think, interact and do business.
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October 2019
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The Right Recipe
The recipe for successful kitchen design may have evolved over time but the key ingredients remain the same. Essentially, what a kitchen needs is good storage, ample work surface areas and appliances that suit the homeowner. identity presents the latest trends and products to suit a variety of kitchen layouts…
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September 2019
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Lighter Living
How a traditional Victorian terraced house in London was transformed into a contemporary living space with an emphasis on light.
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September 2019
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Laid-Back Luxury
When Lulie Fisher Design Studio created the main public areas for Vida Hotel, Emirates Hills, it fully met Emaar’s brief to create a ‘home-from-home’ sanctuary in the heart of Dubai.
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September 2019
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Kartell
Kartell, a pioneering brand that for many epitomises the ‘Made in Italy’ movement, is celebrating seven decades of daring design, collaborations and material innovation.
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September 2019
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Future Focus
For the 2019 edition of the id Design Awards, identity eagerly anticipates the return of Marco Piva as Head Juror. Here, the architect and designer gives insights into the workings of his global design practice and shares his perspective on the importance of Dubai’s id Design Awards.
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September 2019
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Fair's fair
We’re already looking ahead to getting inspired and discovering the latest designs at the 55th edition of Feria Hábitat Valencia, the trade fair focusing on products made in Spain.
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September 2019
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Exceeding Expectations
Wavez by Danube Properties is a new mixed-use development launch in Liwan – the first of its kind in that district
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September 2019
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Danube Properties' Project Design Philosophy
Delivering an apartment or a building is relatively easy; delivering a lifestyle is not.
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