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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
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
In Tune with Nature
The Al Fanar School designed by Emkaan in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai subconsciously teaches lessons in adaptability
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.
Highlights from Downtown Design Riyadh
From collectible creations and immersive installations to Saudi-driven showcases, the Kingdom’s first high-end contemporary design fair spotlighted local vision and global design excellence.
Small Spaces, Big Impact
How intentional design, emotional storytelling and clever craftsmanship can quickly transform challenging spaces into points of interest
A Collector’s Dream Home
Designed by Liu Hong of Y&J Design, this six-story residence in Shanghai balances function, emotion and immersive experience
Elevating Saudi Arabia’s Design Scene
We interview Mette Degn-Christensen, Director of Downtown Design on the fair’s inaugural Riyadh edition
Wabi-Sabi Sanctuary
Japanese aesthetics, fashion influences and nature meet in the Portland home of interior designer Jeanne Feldkamp
A Surreal Tribute
“Water, salt and olive oil. That’s what it takes to survive,” says designer Philippe Starck, who created the new La Almazara olive oil museum outside Ronda, Spain
Bridging the Past, Present and Future
Ignacio Gomez, Global Design Principal at Aedas reflects on the firm’s two decades in the Middle East
At Home with: Ahmed A. Sultan
Step into Ahmed A. Sultan’s contemporary retreat shaped by space, light, and emotion
An insider’s guide to Downtown Design Riyadh
Here’s what to look out for at the Kingdom’s first fair for original and high-quality contemporary design, running from 20 to 23 May 2025
Nakheel partners with six top architects to design bespoke Beach Collection villas on Palm Jebel Ali
These internationally and locally renowned architecture firms will bring to life 10 distinct villas
Luxury Meets Everyday Comfort
This Dubai Hills villa by MWM Studio integrates comfort, functionality and refined aesthetics
Mocha Mousse, Tuscan Style
Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year shines in this Canadian home with Italian vibes
Brazilian Modernism Meets Contemporary Codes
This Curitiba residence embraces Brazil’s compelling design trajectory