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United Nations
World-renowned Italian architect Marco Piva is making meaningful contributions to life around the globe.
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October 2018
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Rising Star
Born and raised in Japan, educated in France and domiciled in Italy, Keiji Takeuchi is a prime example of the new generation of global designer.
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October 2018
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Global Vision
The iconic Italian designer and architect – and Head Juror of the identity Design Awards – shares his recent design coups and reveals the secret to becoming a top designer.
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November 2017
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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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Ettore Sottsass
The far-reaching legacy of free-thinking architect, designer and artist Ettore Sottsass remains huge, a decade on from his death and a century after his birth.
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October 2017
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Cherry-Picked
Fendi Casa ushers in the 2017 furniture season with a younger, cleaner and overall more dynamic new approach that includes an enigmatic new sofa by French designer Toan Nguyen.
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August 2017
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Design Eloquence
For some forty years, Italian visionary Alberto Vignatelli – founder, CEO and President of Luxury Living Group – has been translating iconic fashion and inspirational brands into home furnishings, and opening new doors for business extensions while offering consumers the opportunity to live in environments of their preferred brands.
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August 2017
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Building Blocks
The much-anticipated unveiling of the Lincoln Square residences reveals the power of collaboration between design visionaries Patricia Urquiola, PLP Architecture, Gustafson Porter and Bowler James Brindley. Orchestrated by developers Lodha Group, who are making their London debut with this prestigious project, it’s destined to become a design destination.
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August 2017
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New Direction
William Knight, Managing Director & Head of Design, Art Dubai Group, reveals how he’s navigating Dubai’s design scene.
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August 2017
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Revolutionising The Bathroom
Grohe, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bathroom products, stole the show at ISH with the launch of Germany’s first 3D-printed tap and some 500 new products.
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May 2019
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Material World
Cevisama 2018 will bring top Spanish ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings to an international audience.
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February 2018
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Designer Of Dreams
Decades after his death, Cecil Beaton’s influence and popularity continue to grow as wider audiences are introduced to the photographer’s iconic work.
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July 2017
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Taking Shape
Construction work has started on the marina at Marasi Business Bay, a major new mixed-use destination set to feature unique water homes and floating restaurants.
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July 2017
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Trading Up
The 2017 edition of Downtown Design – the Middle East’s most important design trade show and anchor event for Dubai Design Week – is celebrating five years of success.
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October 2017
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Heart Of The City
Designer Renate Aridi reveals how Dubailove allows locals and visitors to embrace – and take home – the essence of the emirate.
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June 2017
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Design Formula - Illuminating Ideas
This year’s Salone del Mobile was brighter than ever thanks to Euroluce, the biennial lighting exhibition.
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June 2017
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Apple Spreads Its Wings
The new Apple Dubai Mall features 18 ‘solar wings’ that provide shade during the day, before opening in the evening to give visitors a stunning view.
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June 2017
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Branching Out
A collaborative installation has a new life as a live test case for the use of thermally-modified American ash.
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June 2017
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Im Pei
A 100th birthday is always something special – even more so when you’re one of the most influential, celebrated and decorated architects of the 20th Century.
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June 2017
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Mind Of A Maestro
Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo, reveals the secrets to being a design genius in the 21st century.
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April 2018
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The Wind Tower
Five millennia after it first appeared, one of the region’s most enduring and functional architectural features is poised to enjoy renewed success.
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May 2018
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Design Hero
Master of Italian design, Fabio Novembre explains the need for a humanistic global perspective, and the secret to the pursuit of happiness.
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May 2018
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Eames' Dot Pattern
70 years ago, a renowned husband-and-wife design team entered a MoMA contest with a fabric design that went on to feature in homes around the world.
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December 2017
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Kitchen Couture
David McCreath, Senior Designer at Hacker Kitchens, reveals his top tops for making the festive season bright and stress-free.
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December 2017
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Sea Vista
Architect Shwan Alhashimi of Archiplexus Design created Villa 66, a customised luxury villa on Palm Jumeirah that embraces the spirit of contemporary living.
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December 2017
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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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