Design of the Year
Selected from the winners of the nine main categories…
Categories
Residential Interior
Overall design concept in contemporary living spaces: living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, studies, dining rooms, home cinemas…
Residential Exterior
Rewarding the most outstanding home exteriors: villas, palaces, apartments, compounds, housing developments…
Hospitality – Cafés
Rewarding the most original design in the hospitality sector: indoor and outdoor cafés…
Hospitality – Restaurants
Rewarding the most original design in the hospitality sector: indoor and outdoor restaurants…
Hospitality Interior – Hotels
Rewarding the most original interior in the hospitality sector: lobbies, rooms, bathrooms, conference areas, spas…
Office Interior – Boutique
Rewarding design in all types of work spaces: increasing efficiency and enhancing the work environment (office of less than 25 people)
Office Interior – Corporate
Rewarding design in all types of work spaces: increasing efficiency and enhancing the work environment…
Health + Wellness
Recognising conscientious design in healthcare, spas, gyms, workspaces and homes etc, related to the health and wellness design movement.
Outdoor Space
Rewarding innovative outdoor spaces, installation arts/public arts, parks, gardens, beaches, fountains, hardscaping…
Public Building
Recognising creative design in public space and landmark buildings: airports, stations, schools, libraries, opera houses, malls, embassies…
Project Of The Future
Buildings under construction, to be finished within the next three years, and that are establishing the UAE as a centre of architecture and design.
Lifetime Achievement
Awarded to the established global architect / figure who contributes most greatly to the region’s architectural profile…
Editor’s Choice
identity will honour a project/person that has excelled in the GCC design scene over the past year.
