Rebuilding Beirut: ‘I hope Beirut won’t become another ghost city’ says Carl Gerges
Beirut-based architects and designers share stories from the day of the Beirut blast Read more >
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Rebuilding Beirut: ‘We should think of reconstruction methods that rely on local know-how’ says Bernard Khoury
Beirut-based architects and designers share stories from the day of the Beirut blast Read more >
Gianluca Peluffo and Sanjay Puri join jury panel for identity Design Awards 2020
The architects join Marco Piva and India Mahdavi as this year's jury members Read more >
Beirut’s design community pledge to rebuild the city and its creative sector despite challenges
In the aftermath of the devastating blast, Beirut's creative community aim to rebuild Read more >
Loewe’s new Dubai store features art works and furniture pieces one might find in a collector’s home
The new flagship store pays homage to design, craft and art Read more >
Founders of Oblong Gallery in Dubai discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on their business
Founders of Oblong Gallery aim to create a cultural bridge between Italy and the UAE Read more >
Chair stacking artist Cary Fagan shares plans for his first chair design exclusively with identity
The Houston-based artist shares concept behind his first chair Read more >
World’s largest installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude proposed for Abu Dhabi desert
Christo passed away this year before realising first permanent installation Read more >
Downtown Design announces Shape of Things to Come exhibition as part of new hybrid format
Shape of Things to Come tasks designers to tackle new modes of living post pandemic Read more >
K House by Norm Architects is a minimalist holiday home in Sri Lanka inspired by its tropical setting
The Sri Lankan holiday home blends into its surroundings, offering open spaces that emphasise its tropical landscape Read more >
Casa Cook El Gouna offers a relaxed luxury along Egypt’s Red Sea
The recently-opened boutique hotels combines a rich palette of natural materials Read more >
The Dunes Platform in Dubai’s desert offers a space for meditation
The building blends in with its desert surroundings Read more >
Burj Khalifa lights up in solidarity with Lebanon following devastating port explosions
Lebanon is in need of aid. Here are some ways you can help. Read more >
Ellington Properties to launch first dedicated art gallery in Downtown Dubai tower
Ellington Art Gallery will be developed in collaboration with art auction house Artiana Read more >
NAKKASH Design Studio’s book store in Sharjah showcases an interplay of reflective materials
The new space in Al Qasba aims to appeal to multi-generational readers Read more >
Marco Piva and India Mahdavi confirmed as jury for identity Design Awards 2020
Two members of the jury for the identity Design Awards have been announced Read more >
Hermes’ latest Maison 2020 collection highlights the importance of nature
The lively new collection uses natural materials and motifs to being nature inside Read more >
Does the cancellation of design fairs due to COVID-19 present a chance to rethink old habits?
Fair directors and designers weigh in on the effects on the design industry. Read more >
India Mahdavi designs collection for Monoprix inspired by ‘hippie glamour’
The collection features clothing, furniture, accessories and jewellery. Read more >
id50: Celebrating contributions to design and architecture across the Middle East and North Africa
identity celebrates 50 individuals for its 200th milestone issue Read more >