Architecture
Visionaries of the id50 2026
Take a look at the visionaries from our id50 2026
Global Firms – id50 2026
Meet the global firms with local presence that form a part of this year's id50
Ebb and Flow
Set a stone’s throw away from Hyde Park, the Six Senses London has wellness at its heart
Effortless Luxury by Delfina Design
This villa in Jumeirah Bay by Delfina Design utilises natural materials to enhance its position as a beachfront home
Destinations in Design
These design-led hotels offer inspiration at every turn
Creating Intelligent and Resilient Design
identity hosted a live panel in collaboration with IF Hub on creating intelligent and resilient design at their showroom
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
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
Expanding Horizons
Meshary AlNassar opens a new studio in Alserkal Avenue that blends design gallery and practice
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
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.
Collaboration, Craftsmanship and Cultural Dialogue
This Milan Design Week, HMA Living by Al Shamsi in collaboration with the Italian brand Turri and Killa Design, an internationally renowned architecture studio, unveiled LŪNA – a sofa collection influenced by the phases of the moon
Read the ‘New Generations’ issue – Note from the editor
Read identity magazine's May 2026 edition on ISSUU or grab your copy
Lebanon’s Top Design Voices
Here are the Lebanese architects, interior designers and product designers you should know and follow.
The Future of Domestic Architecture
A new monograph by Ellie Stathaki, Future Homes: Domestic Architecture in a Changing World explores the various demands on home design within the realm of rapidly changing technology and aesthetic needs
A Vessel for Emirati Memory
Dabbagh Architects’ reimagining of the Al Ain Museum – the UAE’s first museum – preserves the nation's historical memory through a thoughtful dialogue between heritage, archaeology, and contemporary design
A Verdant Community in Sharjah-Masaar
Masaar, a premier residential community in Sharjah developed by Arada, has become known for its verdant lifestyle