Luxury redefined

Border Crossing House reinvents the meaning of luxury by evoking an organic relationship with the surrounding Italian countryside.

Looking forward

Focusing on young, up-and-coming designers, January’s 2020 Maison & Objet Paris previews the future of design.

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.

In the pink

New colours, couture collaborations, car safety features and creative coffee machines herald the new year.

Books

Two design houses are under the spotlight this month, celebrating vision and creativity; both are must-reads for Italophiles…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bali High

A luxurious getaway home overlooking the rugged beauty of the Indonesian coastline provides the ultimate escape in a resort-inspired setting

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

Lighter Living

How a traditional Victorian terraced house in London was transformed into a contemporary living space with an emphasis on light.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exceeding Expectations

Wavez by Danube Properties is a new mixed-use development launch in Liwan – the first of its kind in that district

Danube Properties' Project Design Philosophy

Delivering an apartment or a building is relatively easy; delivering a lifestyle is not.