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Here are all the shortlisted projects from across the Middle East
The shortlist for the identity Design Awards 2020 is now revealed, featuring the highest regional participation in the magazine’s history, with projects hailing from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon, Kuwait, Egypt and Iran, among others.
We have received almost 200 nominations across 14 categories that are now divided into dedicated Interior Design and Architecture sections. This year we also included overall winners for Interior Design and Architecture, selected by this year’s jury.
The winners will be revealed during a virtual ceremony on 4 November 2020.
Here is the shortlist for the identity Design Awards 2020:
Outdoor Design
Al Hosn Landscape and Masterplan by CEBRA architecture
DIFC Gate Village lighting scheme by Nulty
Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park by waiwai
The Dunes Platform – Al Marmoom by AE7 and Dubai Municipality
Project of the Future
Al Ain Archaeological Museum by Dabbagh Architects
Dynamic Advanced Training Center by Binchy and Binchy Architecture
Modular villas by LOCI Architecture + Design
Development of Ras Al Khor Sanctuary- Main Observation by AE7
The Gardens of Samarra by Croquis Design Studio
Villa Nadia by Carl Gerges Architects
Architecture – Commercial Building
Dubai Hills Estate by RSP
Innovation Hub by RMJM
Kuwait Investment Authority Headquarters by KEO International Consultants
Spinneys HQ Meydan by LOCI Architecture + Design
Architecture – Public Building
The Arcadia School’s secondary campus by Godwin Austen Johnson
Gate Avenue by RMJM
SZ21 by Studio International Engineering Consultant
Architecture – Cultural building
Al Musallah by CEBRA Architecture
Bluewaters Mosque by 10 Design
Buhais Geology Park Interpretive Centre by Hopkins
The Dunes Platform – Al Marmoom by AE7 and Dubai Municipality
Architecture – Residential
3D-Printed home by U+A
Amer and Lamya’s Villa by Binchy and Binchy Architecture
BG Villa by Studio Bruno Guelaff
House in Mishref by Studio Toggle
KOA Canvas by T.Zed Architects
Villa Chams by Carl Gerges Architects
Jumeirah Villa by LW
Interior Design– Residential
Address Residences Jumeirah Resort & Spa by KCA International
KOA Canvas by T.Zed Architects
Lantana Villa by L.S. Design
Palo Alto by C’est ici
Villa Jumeirah by LW
Interior Design – Restaurant
Deco Temple (Elixir Bunn Coffee Roasters) by Azaz Architects
Grapes and Dates by NIU by studioati
La Petite by BONE
The Espresso Lab by Studio M
Toplum Cafe & Restaurant by XO Atelier
Torno Subito by Bishop Design
Interior Design – Health & Wellness
Studio Republik by Lulie Fisher Design Studio
Chalk by Studio M
Train Gym by L.S. Design
Interior Design – Hotel
Address Marassi Golf Resort & Spa by Wilson Associates
Le Royal Meridien Club Tower by LW
Nuzul Al Salam by Ammar Basheir
Vida Creek Harbour by Godwin Austen Johnson
Interior Design – Office
Gensler at Al Serkal Avenue by Gensler
KEF Holdings by Kinnersley Kent Design
Nasab by T.Zed Architects
Styled Habitat office by Styled Habitat
Takeda by roar
Interior Design – Public Space
Amzan by Nakkash Design Studio
HOB by H2R Design
Purity by L.S. Design
Tamazoj by DMJ Team
Interior Design – Nightlife
St.Trop by LW
Train Bar & Lounge by L.S.Design
Wavehouse by Bishop Design
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