‘Desert Cast: Towards an Identity’ uses architecture to explore local Kuwaiti identity
'Desert Cast' was exhibited at 1971 Design Space in Sharjah Read more >
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Christopher Benton’s ‘How to Be at Rest’ installation challenges traditional perceptions of design
The installation was part of the 'UAE Designer Exhibition' during Dubai Design Week 2020 Read more >
‘A Thobe Story’ by Naqsh Collective features garments embroidered by Palestinian refugee women
The 'thobes' were showcased during Abu Dhabi Art last year Read more >
Ghassan Salameh on organising Dubai Design Week 2020 during a global pandemic
Ghassan Salameh curated the UAE Designer Exhibition during Dubai Design Week Read more >
Studio EM designs Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Dubai
The studio's design celebrates simplicity with organic niches and natural materials Read more >
Viktor Udzenija selects 10 contemporary designs from the Middle East for Christie’s auction
The pieces are part of Christie's inaugural Middle Eastern Modern & Contemporary Art & Design auction Read more >
id Library: Books that present art and architecture’s role in preserving memory and exploring race and grief
The two books in our library this month tackle topics such as race, memory, grief, loss and hope Read more >
CEBRA Architecture’s Qasr Al Hosn masterplan connects Abu Dhabi’s past and present
The masterplan include the Fort, the Cultural Foundation, a public park and a prayer hall Read more >
L.S. Design creates minimalist Train Beach Club in Dubai
Train Beach Club by L.S. Design features textured finishes, a sober colour palette and sculptural lighting Read more >
studio bruno guelaff designs modern beachside home in Dubai
The villa by studio bruno guelaff was shortlisted for the identity Design Awards 2020 Read more >
‘From the UK to the UAE’ showcases British design during Dubai Design Week
Designers such as Tom Faulkner, David Harber and Julian Chichester are part of the showcase Read more >
Designers across the Middle East revisit traditional craft to create contemporary furniture and objects
identity curates a selection of objects that represent the Middle East’s intangible heritage Read more >
C’est ici-designed art-filled home in Dubai features collectible design
The Colombian duo looked to sunny Palo Alto for inspiration for this art-filled home Read more >
Afrominima is on a quest to take a new African design movement global
Afrominima is a design language and ethos that marries minimalism and African culture Read more >
Emirati crafts: How the UAE is preserving its intangible heritage
Local institutions in the UAE discuss the preservation of cultural heritage and artisanal crafts Read more >
Ammar Basheir on redefining Middle Eastern design
In this exclusive interview, Ammar Basheir shares the importance of redefining Middle Eastern design and working with artisans Read more >
david/nicolas’ blends decoration and function for new Pierre Frey furniture collection
Verso is the first furniture collection under new artistic director, Sam Baron Read more >
Full shortlist announced for identity Design Awards 2020
Here are all the shortlisted projects from across the Middle East Read more >
Rejo Design Studio celebrate the beauty of the Arab world through design
The Palestinian duo showcase the diversity of the Arab world through furniture and interiors Read more >
Hopkins Architects’ Buhais Geology Park blends with the desert landscape
The geology park in Sharjah comprises five interconnected pods Read more >