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Destinations in Design

These design-led hotels offer inspiration at every turn

Nostalgic Value in Cape Town

LW Design completes a sensitive reimagining of the iconic Table Bay Hotel at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa

Creating Intelligent and Resilient Design

identity hosted a live panel in collaboration with IF Hub on creating intelligent and resilient design at their showroom

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Destinations in Design

These design-led hotels offer inspiration at every turn

Interiors

A Lounge Perched in the Sky

This new, refined lounge showcases spectacular Dubai skyline views with style

Interiors

Emirati Modernism by Lodge

Emirati founded and owned interior design studio Lodge completes two distinct majlises

Destinations in Design

These design-led hotels offer inspiration at every turn

A Lounge Perched in the Sky

This new, refined lounge showcases spectacular Dubai skyline views with style

Emirati Modernism by Lodge

Emirati founded and owned interior design studio Lodge completes two distinct majlises

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The Making of Nammos Dubai

We take a look at how Nammos Dubai translated the spirit of Mykonos at its outpost at the Four Seasons Resort at Jumeirah Beach

A Story in Wood

Porada’s Ortensia was showcased at Salone del Mobile 2026, demonstrating the company’s expertise with wood

Design Debut – Naqsh Editions

We interview the founders of the collectible design house in an exclusive interview prior to their launch

The Next Phase of Growth

Luca Vigliero, XBD Collective’s new Executive Director shares exciting developments for the studio’s expansion

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Destinations in Design

These design-led hotels offer inspiration at every turn

An Integrated Approach

At DLR Group, collaboration across teams is key. We speak to Henrique Dias, Principal and Middle East Hospitality and Mixed-Use Director, and Vaida Buchrotaite, Principal and International Interior Design and Operations Director, on how the group shapes hospitality projects across the region

Read Shaping Destinations in Design – Note from the editor

Read identity magazine's June 2026 edition on ISSUU or grab your copy

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Motif, Centrum Spaces Abu Dhabi

Motif Interiors completes Centrum Spaces’ Abu Dhabi coworking space

The UAE design-and-build studio delivers a Japanese-inspired coworking destination at Reem Mall, spanning 22,000 sq ft

An exploration of wood in Chattels&More’s latest collection

Chattels&More explores the timeless elegance of wood in its latest collection

Gaggenau reveals the full range of the new Vario Cooling Expressive Series

The brand continues the evolution of the Vario cooling Expressive series with 11 new refrigeration models

Beyond Green Walls

Noeline Conradie, Co-Founder and Lead Interior Designer of SharpMinds Consulting Engineers, shares how biophilic design actually works in offices and schools

Design

Highlights of Casa Decor 2026

We take you through the finest showcases at the exhibition in collaboration with the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX)

Boffi|DePadova Opens in Alserkal Avenue

The brand opens a pop-up ahead of its opening

Fountains of Mercy

E+A Studio designs an urban bird feeder designed to support biodiversity where nature and city intersect

id most wanted – May 2026

This unique piece is designed by Isidro Ferrer

Expanding Horizons

Meshary AlNassar opens a new studio in Alserkal Avenue that blends design gallery and practice

Things to Covet – May 2026

Artful objects for modern living where elegance meets practical innovation

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Things to Covet

Objects where geometry, texture, and colour meet in harmony

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G24 Table Lamp by Pierre Guariche for Sammode Studio

Tacto by Levantin Studio

Gambosa by Marset

Silver-plated brass pitcher by Natalia Criado

The Ocean by Alexa Lixfeld

The L’Ottocento kitchen by Russo Sgarbossa

Taito by +kouple

Additional System by Tacchini

Layers by Glas Italia

Nebula Monaco by miniforms
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Well-Designed Spaces

Objects that define how interiors are experienced and lived in

Design Focus

Highlights of Milan Design Week 2026

Here is the identity team’s curated guide of some of the best releases and showcases spotted at Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone

Architecture

An Oasis of Expression

A new coffee-table book about Dubai’s beloved cultural space, Courtyard, resists neat categorisation. Part memoir, part architectural study, part visual archive, it traces the evolution of one of the city’s most enduring creative enclaves

Rhythms of Light

This villa designed by archiSENSE studio in Dubai is a masterclass in restraint, proportion, and architectural expression

Framed by the Landscape

A multigenerational retreat unites architecture, its environment and an extraordinary art collection

A Quiet Dialogue at Sharjah Bridi Park

Located within the Al Bridi Reserve in Sharjah, the project was conceived as an environment dedicated to research, education, and the study of African ecosystems

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Koichi Takada: Naturalizing Architecture

A childhood memory rather than a manifesto; this is the origin of the architectural philosophy of Koichi Takada

Retrouvius: Contemporary Salvage

A design philosophy rooted in salvage and reuse

Oman Odyssey

Through the lens of Oliver Pilcher, this book reveals the scenic landscapes and unique heritage of Oman

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The Black Gold Museum

Art has the power to illuminate histories and tell human stories across time and geography. At the newly opened Black Gold Museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it does just that

Endless possibilities with the Laser Evo by iGuzzini

The brand's latest Laser Evo offers over a million design options.

In Your Own Frame – self.space

In an era of content creation, self.space emerges as a unique AI photography studio

Community, Culture, and Change at Gooder

The space blends skateboarding, food, retail and community under a single roof

The Chromatic Alphabet by Paola Lenti

During Milan Design Week, the brand launched a method that reveals the entire brand universe

The Language of Power

Nakkash Design Studio breathes new life into the iconic Dubai Chambers

Soft Geometry at Mr.C Residences

Lamees Hamdan, founder of Design Studio Consoul by LH, completes a home full of character at Mr. C Residences on the Dubai Water Canal

Coastal Living – A villa by SAOTA

Spaces blur between the indoors and outdoors in SAOTA’s latest project in Dubai that draws inspiration from an island’s coral formations

Supporting the Next Generation of Architects

Aedas sponsored a program that supported architecture graduates from Egypt.

Layered Spaces

Walls, floors, and surfaces that add personality through material

A New Structure for Art Dubai 2026

Art and design in conversation through shared space

Where Design Elevates Travel

Iconic firm Yabu Pushelberg completes the Hafawa Lounge at Riyadh airport