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Presenting the id50 2025
This year, we celebrate the interior designers, architects and product designers from the region on our radar.
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This month, we celebrate the interior designers, architects and product designers from the region on our radar; from emerging talent to the visionaries and the global firms with local presence.
identity launches new podcast – ‘In Design With’
The first episode is with architect Dariush Zandi, architect and founder of The Courtyard
Shaping the Future of Workspaces by MillerKnoll
Stacy Stewart, Regional Director Middle East & Africa of MillerKnoll discusses the future and evolution of design in workspaces with identity.
Shaping Urban Transformation
Gensler’s Design Forecast Report 2025 identifies the top global design trends that will impact the real estate and built environment this year
Unveiling Attainable Luxury
Kamdar Developments has launched 105 Residences, a new high-end development in Jumeirah Village Circle.
The Muse
Located in the heart of Jumeirah Garden City, formerly known as ‘New Satwa’, The Muse adds to the urban fabric of the area
Cultural Immersion Meets Refined Luxury
The Chedi Hegra opens its doors in AlUla’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Redefining Coastal Luxury
Sunshine Bay on Al Marjan island combines seaside views, exceptional design, and world-class amenities to create a unique waterfront haven
Staying Ahead of the Curve
identity interviews members of the A+D industry on the latest technological innovations driving their practices into the future
The Cōmodo
This hotel in Bad Gastein in the Austrian Alps evokes alpine nostalgia with its ‘60s and ‘70s charm
The House of Remembrance by Neri&Hu
In Singapore, a private residence designed by Neri&Hu honours collective memory and communal living
Architect Michele Perlini’s F+C House Invites Land and Light to Converse
Set on the rugged hillside surrounding Verona, this modernist abode has been guided by sustainable principles and an appreciation for the surrounding land
Nordic Sophistication Meets Dubai Flair
Björn Frantzén and Paul Bishop craft a transformative dining experience at Atlantis, The Palm
Brutalism Beauty
Designed by Shell+Core, KONCRETE Space in Jumeirah carries character and rawness in its forms, creating carte blanche for coffee, conversations and curations
Maison Lagom
Neeshay Nouman from The Niche Corner has transformed a home in Arabian Ranches that carries the charm of a French countryside home, but with a contemporary twist
In Education and Learning, Space is the Third Teacher
Ana Mombiedro, Neuroarchitect in Residence at Kidzink discusses how the discipline can evoke creativity in young minds
Concrete Pixels
Abu Dhabi’s latest socially driven housing, Pixel by MVRDV Studios, chooses community over luxury
Creativity, Culture and Cash
How Pallavi Dean grew Roar into a Middle Eastern interior design powerhouse
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Cracking Open the Canyon
Ma Yansong and MAD Architects have unveiled Denver’s One River North – a shining example where urban architecture meets nature