Personalised Luxury

With Foster + Partners’ architectural landmark setting the stage in the Marasi area, ANARCHITECT crafted a design that seamlessly translated an energetic and playful art collector’s vision into a home that felt deeply personal, while maintaining the refined aesthetic of the Dorchester at the Lana Residences.

The studio employed a series of selective, subtle interventions that include reimagined lighting and refined finishes, as well as carefully chosen textures and entirely new furniture pieces that redefine the space while maintaining the elegance of its branded identity. “Our work is always driven by a narrative,” shares Jonathan Ashmore, Founding Principal at ANARCHITECT. “We craft spaces that tell a personal story, pushing creative boundaries while retaining the practicalities of luxury living. The result is a home that truly resonates with its unique inhabitants.”

The transformative power of ANARCHITECT’s design lies in its curation of furniture and art, developed in close collaboration with Gallery Collectional. The pieces are avant-garde and often one-of-a-kind and create a meaningful dialogue with space, adding layers of personal expression. Each object, from tables to light pieces, was chosen not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for its ability to integrate with the interior and curatorial flow, crafting a narrative where art, design and living intersect. “The Client is of Asian descent and already had an extensive collection of Japanese, American and British pop-art.” Shares Ashmore. “This eclecticism gave us a mandate to look at the furniture, collectible pieces, lighting, and objects as a further expansion of their existing collection. We curated each room like an Art Director would curate a contemporary gallery. Each space would have one or two key anchor pieces and multiple focal points from which to experience the pieces.”

The client welcomed an unconventional selection, where new tailored, iconic and collectible pieces merge seamlessly

Embracing ANARCHITECT’s vision, the client welcomed an unconventional selection, where new tailored, iconic and collectible pieces merge seamlessly. Strictly edited and highly curated with Collectional, this assemblage of custom-made and invested pieces – by Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert, Laurids Gallée, Nico Koronis and Nacho Carbonell, alongside timeless classics by Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini and Antonio Citterio, to name just a few – pushes boundaries to create a truly unique and personal experience. The project displays the potential for furniture and art to transform a living space into an experiential environment, where every piece has its place and purpose.

The architectural lighting, conceived in collaboration with Atelier Trente Trois, plays a pivotal role in the 500-square metre residence. More than just functional, the lighting was designed to enhance the emotional resonance of the space, illuminating key artworks and furniture to elevate both physical and emotional scale. The interplay of light and shadow invites a more interactive, intimate experience within the residence, offset against the dynamic Dubai skyline.

The architectural lighting was conceived in collaboration with Atelier Trente Trois

ANARCHITECT’s work with Lana Duplex at The Lana Residences marks a new direction for branded residences. It challenges conventional notions of luxury by blending brand identity with deeply personalised design elements that prioritise art and curation. 

Photography by Edmund Sumner