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Read ‘Bold Design’ – Note from the editor – July/August 2025

Read identity magazine's July/August 2025 edition on ISSUU or grab your copy at the newsstands.

Duoflow by Jaquar

Duoflow – Jaquar’s Latest Wellness-Driven Shower Solution

This ceiling-mounted shower system transforms daily routines into wellness rituals.

Material Matters

identity hosts a panel with GLAZE Granite and Marble on how surfaces shape story, function and identity in design

Architecture

Highlights of the Biennale Architettura 2025

We shine a light on the pavilions from the Arab world at the Venice Architecture Biennale, on display until Sunday 23 November 2025

AYESHA ERKIN
Featured

From Floorplans to Foodscapes

For Ayesha Erkin, architecture was never just about buildings, but about how people live, eat, gather and remember

Design

Into the Woods

Perched among the treetops, this serene home’s permanent connection to nature invites dwellers to unplug and unwind

Highlights of the Biennale Architettura 2025

We shine a light on the pavilions from the Arab world at the Venice Architecture Biennale, on display until Sunday 23 November 2025

AYESHA ERKIN

From Floorplans to Foodscapes

For Ayesha Erkin, architecture was never just about buildings, but about how people live, eat, gather and remember

Into the Woods

Perched among the treetops, this serene home’s permanent connection to nature invites dwellers to unplug and unwind

The Latest

Things to Covet in June 2025

Elevate your spaces with a pop of colour through these unique pieces

Designing Spaces with Purpose and Passion

We interview Andrea Savage from A Life By Design – Living & Branding on creating aesthetically beautiful and deeply functional spaces

Craft and Finesse

EMKAY delivers a bold and intricate fit-out by transforming a 1,800 sqm space into SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi, a vibrant multi-level dining experience

id most wanted: Kabila coffee table by Terry Aidoo

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Editor’s Pick

Read ‘Bold Design’ – Note from the editor – July/August 2025

Read identity magazine's July/August 2025 edition on ISSUU or grab your copy at the newsstands.

The Art of Curation

We interview Karine Obegi, CEO of OBEGI Home, about the brand’s early beginnings, its evolution into a regional design authority, and what lies ahead

Read ‘New Generations’ – Note from the editor – June 2025

Read identity magazine's June 2025 edition on ISSUU or grab your copy at the newsstands.

Interiors

An Impressive Entrance

The Synua Wall System by Oikos offers modularity and style

Drifting into Summer

Perennials unveils the Sun Kissed collection for 2025

The Fold

Architect Rabih Geha’s collaboration with Iwan Maktabi

A Fresh Take on ’70s Style

Curved shapes and colourful artworks bring vibrancy to this contemporary home with mesmerising nature views

Design

Design on the Fast Track

Agata Kurzela Studio completes an F1 lounge that blends Emirati hospitality and contemporary design, set against the high-octane drama of Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi

Atlas Concorde

Atlas Concorde Releases One Space and Tratto

The brand releases an ecosystem of surfaces, furniture, and design objects that includes an exclusive collection by Piero Lissoni.

Wave leather bench and Ruban chairs by Longchamp X Pierre Renart

Technogym Artis

Technogym’s new Artis Luxury line blends style and design

High-performance wellness meets seamless integration of advanced technology, sustainability, and timeless style.

AMAN NAI LERT

A Contemporary Sanctuary Rooted in Thai Heritage

The newest Aman hotel in Bangkok offers culture, craft and timeless design

LUTRON

Light as a Design Statement

Lutron’s Alisse Keypads and S-Curve Shades are elevating Middle Eastern interiors with seamless control and sculptural beauty

Products

Things to Covet

Here are the latest releases that we spotted at Milan Design Week

Featured Products

Saguaro lamp by Qeeboo

Soda by Yiannis Chikas for Miniforms

Webb by Barovier&Toso

Bang by Adriano Rachele for SLAMP

id most wanted: Byblos

Astratto by Draga & Aurel

TRICIA PAOLUCCIO X JWANA HAMDAN Maitha Chair

La Grande Muraglia Outdoor armchair by NEUTRA

Slice by Marco Zito for Bross

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Design Focus: Lighting

What’s New: The Linealight Collection

The new releases by the brand at Euroluce 2025 blend technology and aesthetics

Design Focus: Kitchen

A Strong and Dramatic Appeal

Three new pearl-effect colours add a sophisticated touch to Musa

Architecture
deos mykonos

Between Sea and Sky

Cycladic heritage, heartfelt hospitality and contemporary design converge on Deos Mykonos, designed by GM Architects

Building Heritage

Asaan, the Misk Heritage Museum Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects Breaks Ground in Diriyah

Gen-Z Forward Design

From tech-forward co-living spaces to wellness-centric work hubs, here’s how Gen Z’s values of flexibility, sustainability and authenticity are reshaping the built environment

Vela

VELA Unveils The View Island at Ajmal Makan City

A Waterfront Community Where Architecture, Nature, and Mindful Living Converge

ID50
id50
LIBRARY

id Library: Stillness

Contemporary Living by McClean Design

Paul McClean and Michael Webb explore the art of liveable modernism in their latest Rizzoli book

Relaxed Luxury

Discovering the art of relaxed luxury with Chad Dorsey

The Latest

A New Chapter for Dubai – Jebel Ali Racecourse

A.R.M. Holding and BIG unveil visionary masterplan around Jebel Ali Racecourse

Textures at Play

Interior designer Claudia Afshar’s collaboration with Cosentino redefines vertical cladding with nature-inspired textures and a timeless aesthetic

URBAN NEST

Summer Living

HKLIVING’s Summer ’25 Additions are arriving to the Middle East via Urban Nest

Living with Masterpieces

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and Sedar Global collaborate on a limited-edition collection offering for summer 2025

Bold Moves, Clean Lines

SETE Interiors has completed a curated home at Nikki Beach Residences on Pearl Jumeirah island in Dubai

From Floors to Walls

Lobo & Listone introduces Stilart Wall panels to the UAE

Crystal Clear

Studio 971 brings Glas Italia’s visionary glass designs to the UAE

Like a Fairy Tale

We step inside the Forever Rose Café as the 2D café concept gears up for expansion

Cleft House

Designed by TAEP/AAP, this home in Abdullah Al-Salem, Kuwait emerges as a refined architectural response to its surroundings

Era Wellness Kuwait |Saccal Design House

Saccal Design House Shapes Fitness Spaces in Kuwait

Saccal Design House completes two distinct wellness projects in Kuwait

MERISE

MERISE Launches its First Showroom in Dubai

MERISE unveils Its first flagship showroom at Index Tower DIFC with an exclusive launch event

In Tune with Nature

The Al Fanar School designed by Emkaan in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai subconsciously teaches lessons in adaptability