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We are infinitely proud of all our winners - the region’s top talent.
With thundering applause, endless accolades, and laughter, we joined the region’s top designers and architects to celebrate the winners of the id Design Awards 2018.
Along with their gorgeous trophy from iittala, they carried the praise of our world-class jury, including Marco Piva, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, Keiji Takeuchi and Jean-Philippe Nuel. Their guidance, intuition and talent allowed for the almost impossible task of navigating a seemingly endless number of entries from talented and committed regional designers and architects.
Residential Exterior: Wind Tower by AGi Architects
AGi Architects
Residential Interior: Villa Bar Al Jissah by Sneha Divias Atelier
Esra Lemmens in behalf of Sneha Divias Atelier
Hospitality – Hotel: Mysk Al Mouj by Godwin Austen Johnson
Godwin Austen Johnson
Hospitality – Café: Two at Symphony by H2R Design
H2R Design
Hospitality – Restaurant: Seventy Seventy by LW Design
LW Design
Public Space: Leila Heller Gallery by LS Design
LS Design
Outdoor Space: Al Marmoon Birds Observation Deck by AE7
AE7
Office – Boutique: TAWS Printing by XBD Collective
XBD Collective
Office – Corporate: Emirates National Investment (ENI) Office by Swiss Bureau Interior Design
Swiss Bureau Interior Design
Health + Wellness: Drift Beach Club by WA International
WA International
Project of the Future: Covered Ampitheatre by AE7
AE7
Editor’s Choice: Al Seef by Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) + 10 Design
GAJ + 10 Design
Lifetime Achievement Award: Isabel Pintado, Wilson Associates
Isabel Pintado
Design of the Year: Two at Symphony by H2R Design
H2R Design
Again, we offer our congratulations to each of the designers who have made such an incredible impact on the region. With their voices and visions, Dubai has been able to evolve into a global destination for contemporary architecture and innovation. Through their dreams, desires and unwavering praxis, Dubai has captured the hearts and imaginations of everyone around the world. We are indebted to you. Congratulations!
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