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identity Design Awards 2021 shortlist: Interior Design

Shortlist revealed for the Interior Design categories for identity Design Awards 2021

identity is pleased to announce the shortlist for the sixth annual identity Design Awards 20201, which is set to take place on 17 November at The Address Beach Resort in Dubai.

The Interior Design sub-categories include Fit Out, Health & Wellness, Hotel, Nightlife, Office, Public space and Residential. The jury will also be choosing an overall Design of the Year – Interior Design project which will be announced during the event.

You can view the 2021 jury for identity Design Awards here. 

You can book your tables for the identity Design Awards here.

Here is the full shortlist for Interior Design: 

Fit Out

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) by Summertown Interiors

Boxica by Horton Interiors

Raclette Brasserie & Café by DesignSmith

Royal Boutique VIP Showroom by OPI

Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park (SRTI Park) by Design Infinity

The Coffee Lab by Pinnacle Interiors

 

Health and Wellness

Barakah Studio by Black Dot Interiors

Ciel Spa by Bishop Design

Izil by Brand Creative

Sensasia Stories by Roar

The Spa by KCA International

 

Hotel

Accor Hotel by Roar

Al Badayer Retreat by Wael Al Masri Architects

Rove at Expo 2020 by RSP

SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences by Bishop Design

The Address Beach Resort by KCA International

VIDA Umm Al Quawain by H2R Design

Nightlife

BO18 by Rabih Geha Architects

Deseo by Bishop Design

Li’ Brasil by KCA

Privilege by Bishop Design

 

Office

BW Interiors office by LS Design

C’est Ici Atelier by C’est Ici

Early Childhood Authority by Roar

Fortytwelve HQ by Fortytwelve

Jade Stone by Nakkash Design Studio

Miral HQ by Godwin Austen Johnson

PWC Middle East HQ by Say Studio

Studio Meshary AlNassar office by Studio Meshary AlNassar

TF Holding Offices by Studio M

Visa CEMEA HQ by Gensler

 

Public space

Abu Dhabi Childeren’s Library by CEBRA

Closet Case by LS Design

House of Wisdom by Shurooq and Foster + Partners

Inside Burj Al Arab by KCA International

Local by Shell + Core

Renovation of the Cairo Arab League Main Hall by Nada Debs Studio

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park by Roar

 

Residential

Bukhash Residence by Roar

Deir Yousef by Greenwood Barton Architects

One Palm Penthouse by Studio M

Private penthouse by Kart Group

Residence A by Idea Art Interior Architects

Samad Studio by Nexus Design Studio

T Apartment by Thomas Trad

Yorkvilla by C’est ici

Restaurant

Carna Steakhouse by Bishop Design

Caya by Studio EM

Drop café by Roar

Esproses Café and Floral Boutique by MULA

Orijins by VSHD

PDL Coffee by Nakkash Design Studio

Terra by Bone

The Arts Club Dubai by Allen Architecture Interiors Design

The Grey by XO Atlelier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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