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id Design Awards 2019: The Shortlist

Discover the most eye-catching and interesting new interior projects of the year…

After much deliberation by the id Design Awards international jury headed by Italian designer Marco Piva, we are proud to present the shortlisted projects for the identity Design Awards 2019.

Over 200 stunning projects were submitted in this year’s Awards programme making it extremely difficult for the jury to narrow it down.

The number of Residential Interior submissions far exceed expectations, and as a result, the jury divided them into Residential Interior – Villa and Residential Interior – Apartment projects creating a new category.

Over the next week, we will be showcasing the shortlisted projects in each category selected by the jury that includes Marco Piva, Shawn Sullivan, Teresa Sapey, Alex Michaelis and Christian Sieger.

On October 27, the winners and finalists will be revealed at a gala presentation sponsored by Duravit, Cosentino, Havelock One, Alessi and Innerspace.


Residential Interior – Apartment

  • Fairooz Apartment by MyPickOne
  • Penthouse for Miss X by NIU
  • The Residences at Caesars Palace Bluewaters by KCA International Designers

Residential Interior – Villa

  • Private villa in Emirates Hills Area V by XBD Collective
  • Villa D by ROAR
  • The Family House by NIU
  • Villa Lumiere by Studio Bruno Guelaff
  • Private villa by Kart Group

Hospitality – Café

  • Zeste Café by LW Design
  • Nar Social by Brand Creative
  • Falla by Bishop Design
  • Larte by Bishop Design

Hospitality – Restaurant

  • White and the Bear by Sneha Divias Atelier
  • Zhen Wei Dim Sum and Pan Asian Restaurant by KCA International Designers
  • Asma by H2R Design
  • Carine by LW Design
  • Toro Toro by LW Design
  • Ketch Up by Bishop Design

Hospitality – Hotel

  • Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villa by KCA International Designers
  • Caesars Palace Bluewaters Island by KCA International Designers
  • Imperial Club Lounge by AAID
  • Vida Dubai Hills by Lulie Fisher Design Studio
  • Al Faya Lodge by ANARCHITECT
  • Studio One Hotel by Bishop Design

Office Interior – Boutique

  • Easa Saleh Al Gurg Design Hub by Schwitzke & Partner (Dubai Office)
  • Evoteq by ROAR
  • Sheraa University of Sharjah by ROAR
  • Binary Office by MyPickOne

Office Interior – Corporate

  • Edelman by ROAR
  • C3 – Eden Red Office by DZ Design
  • Publicis Media Group by AAID
  • Property Finder by Swiss Bureau Interior Design
  • BRS Ventures by Design Infinity
  • Ministry of Cabinet Affairs by Kart Group

Health and Wellness

  • Juice Spa Salon by XBD Collective
  • Rami Jabali by Studio Bruno Guelaff
  • Qua Spa at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Island by KCA International Designers
  • Rose Poudre by H2R Design

Outdoor Space

  • Al Faya Lodge by desert INK
  • Torno Subito by Bishop Design
  • Wavehouse by Bishop Design

Public Building

  • Ora Nursery of Future by ROAR
  • International School of Choueifat UAQ by ATI Consultants Architects Engineer
  • Repurposing of Manarat AL Sadiyat by Lulie Fisher Design Studio
  • DIAC Conference Center by Swiss Bureau Interior Design
  • UAE National Pavilion by Kart Group

Project of the Future

  • Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel by ROAR
  • Emirates Hills Villa by XBD Collective
  • Emirates Golf Villa by MyPickOne
  • Al Ain Museum by Dabbagh Architects

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