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A Dose of Culture Without Losing Comfort
BLINK Design Group has drawn deeply from the well of ancient Lingnan culture to craft a design narrative that’s rooted in tradition yet thoroughly modern at Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake in China
6 design-led museums in the UAE
Here are the current and upcoming design-led museums in the UAE that you should know about
A Sensory Escape
Soft pastels, natural materials and artistic craftmanship take centre stage at Villa Miraé
A Local Connection with a ‘70s Twist
Designed by Barcelona-based studio El Equipo Creativo, the newly renovated Kimpton Los Monteros hotel in Marbella, Spain is deeply inspired by Marbella’s rich landscape and cultural heritage.
Zayed National Museum to open in December 2025
The Foster + Partners designed striking museum will honour the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
identity Design Awards 2025 launches
identity is excited to announce its 11th annual identity Design Awards 2025.
Bold and Experimental
This villa by C'est Ici captures the bold and vibrant personality of its owners
Elevated Design
In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region, DLR Group has redefined hospitality through bold architecture, regional resonance and a contemporary lens on culture at Hilton The Point
Soulful Sanctuary
We take you inside a British design duo’s Tulum vacation home
A Sculptural Ode to the Sea
Designed by Killa Design, this bold architectural statement captures the spirit of superyachts and sustainability, and the evolution of Dubai’s coastline
Inside The Charleston
A tribute to Galle Fort’s complex heritage, The Charleston blends Art Deco elegance with Sri Lankan artistry and Bawa-infused modernism
A Layered Narrative
An Edwardian home in London becomes a serene gallery of culture, craft and contemporary design
The Art of Wellness
Kintsugi in Abu Dhabi, situated in a seven-storey villa, offers the ultimate zen retreat
Elevated Living
Designed by La Bottega Interiors, this penthouse at the Delano Dubai echoes soft minimalism
Contrasting Textures
Located in Al Barari and designed by BONE Studio, this home provides both openness and intimacy through the unique use of materials
Stillness, Form and Function
Yasmin Farahmandy of Y Design Interior has designed a home for a creative from the film industry
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
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
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
Cleft House
Designed by TAEP/AAP, this home in Abdullah Al-Salem, Kuwait emerges as a refined architectural response to its surroundings