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identity Design Awards 2024 shortlist: All Categories

Shortlist revealed for all the categories for identity Design Awards 2024

identity design awards 2024 shortlist

identity is pleased to announce the shortlist for the tenth annual identity Design Awards taking place on 15 November 2024 at The Forum by Banyan Tree Dubai.

You can now reserve your seats for the event. Email [email protected]

Architecture

The Architecture sub-categories include Cultural Building, Hospitality, Public Building, Commercial and Residential. The jury will also be choosing an overall Design of the Year – Architecture project which will be announced during the event.

Here is the full shortlist: 

Commercial

  • Villa 515 by Non Design Studio
  • Al Zorah Golf Clubhouse by ANNAKA FZCO
  • Innovation Hub by RMJM
  • FlyDubai HQ by Dewan Architects + Engineers

Cultural Building

  • Mamluki Lancet Mosque by Babnimnim Design Studio
  • Estidama Mosque by X Architects
  • Siyadi Pearl Museum by Studio Anne Holtrop
  • Hindu Mandir Complex by RSP

Hotel

  • The Serai Wing by ANARCHITECT
  • FIVE LUXE by AE7
  • Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat by E11 Architects
  • Signature Villas at The Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert, Ras al Khaimah by H+A
  • Maison Brummell Majorelle by  Studio Bergendy Cooke

Residential

  • Mr. C Residences Jumeirah by Arquitectonica
  • Villa OL by Rqitects Design Studio
  • The Fold by tkdp
  • Baconi Villa by MAD architecture & design
  • AMAIA by KOA
  • Villa AM by Mesura

Public Building

  • Dubai British School Jumeira by Kidzink Office of Design and Architecture – KODA
  • Al Zorah Golf Clubhouse by ANNAKA FZCO
  • Mamluki Lancet Mosque by Babnimnim Design Studio
  • The H Residence by tkdp
  • Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy by Shape Architecture Practice + Research

General

The General sub-categories include Outdoor Space, Product Design and Project of the Future.

Here is the full shortlist: 

Outdoor Space

  • Latent by Studio Taraf
  • Drift by Studio Niko Kapa
  • The 305 by Bishop Design
  • AM Residence by Studio D04
  • Pump Track by desert INK

Project of the Future

  • Rixos Financial Centre Road Dubai Residences by Aedas
  • Igneous by ISTO
  • Duty Free at Riyadh Airport by Altavia.ODG
  • Qiddiya & Seven by Bluehaus
  • Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab by Killa Design
  • Oceano by Dewan Architects + Engineers

Product Design

  • Transbollard by Hadi Abu Hamdan
  • Oli bench by Omar Nakkash
  • THE PALM TABLE LAMP II by Khalid Shafar
  • GALAXY COLLECTION by Eva Szumilas
  • Faraglioni Collection by Etereo Design
  • Byblos by Aya Moug
  • KAMEH 0.5 Editions by KAMEH

Interior Design

The Interior Design sub-categories include Health & Wellness, Hotel, Public Space, Residential, Restaurant, Office and Emerging Interior Designer of the Year. The jury will also select an overall Design of the Year – Interior Design project, which will be announced during the event.

Here is the full shortlist: 

Health & Wellness

  • Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital by Design Matter
  • Face Flex by XO Atelier
  • Sunny Wellness by DZ Designs
  • St Regis Red Sea Spa by Kristina Zanic Consultants
  • Banya Forrest by Brand Creative
  • SIRO by LW Design Group

Hotel

  • Al Badayer Retreat by Sharjah Collection by Lulie Fisher Design Studio
  • St Regis Red Sea by Kristina Zanic Consultants
  • Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain by International Design Associates
  • SIRO by LW Design Group
  • Signature Villas at The Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert, Ras al Khaimah by H+A

Public Space

  • Stellaire by Designsmith
  • The Visitor by Altavia.ODG
  • Poddster by Point Concept Studio
  • Frames Eyewear Store by Studio Meshary AlNassar
  • Aldar Experience Center by Mustard&Linen
  • Brabus ME Boutique by Orange Design Group

Restaurant

  • Miss Tess by Prospect Design International
  • Shima by Allen Architecture Interiors Design – AAID
  • MOLI by SHI by 4Space Design
  • Kuuru by Forsite Creative
  • Izakaya by Spaces Architects
  • En Fuego by Bishop Design
  • Asia Asia by Bishop Design
  • Signor Sassi by Fettle Design

Residential

  • Atlantis the Royal Panoramic apartment by Katerina Suleymanova design
  • Blue Copper Loft by ANARCHITECT
  • Caroline’s villa by Blush International
  • The house of love and art by zerotwocento decoration design
  • ECLETTICO by Etereo Design
  • Palm Jumeirah Luxury Villa by MWM Studio
  • Pool House by VSHD Design
  • Renacer villa by ELE Interior

Office

  • Mars Wrigley by Spacewell Interiors
  • Landmark Group HQ by Allen Architecture Interiors Design – AAID
  • RAKBANK Office by Design Infinity
  • Fairmont Global HQ, Dubai by MIXD
  • Ajman Rulers Court by Roar
  • DIFC office by Rqitects Design Studio
  • Unique Properties Headquarters by Aviva Collective

Nightlife

  • AGORA by 4Space Design
  • VNYL Hi-Fi by Prospect Design International
  • Brass Monkey City Walk by Prospect Design International
  • Sphere by Social F+B By Design
  • Agatha by Arch Home Interiors & SB Interior Design Studio
  • HuQQa by Pinnacle Interiors

Fit-out

  • Entertainment space by Ferrutti Building Contracting LLC
  • EL&N by La Design Touch
  • Nordic Homeworx by Motif Interiors
  • DIFC Courts by Designfit
  • Propertyfinder by Swiss Bureau Interior Design
  • The Guild by BW Interiors
  • Huqqabaz by Pinnacle Interiors

Emerging interior designer of the year

  • Mohammad Masri from B8 architecture
  • Georges Hadid from Prospect Design International
  • Sabiha Yousuf from TwentyOne06
  • Afreen Syed Afroz from International Design Associates
  • Oliver Ransom from MWM Studio
  • Shereen Hassanein from LW Design Group
  • Rajwa Taifour from RSP

 

Congratulations to all the shortlistees!

We extend a special thanks to our sponsors:

  • Platinum Sponsor – Casa Mia
  • Gold Sponsors – Studio971 , ROCA, LAUFEN
  • Silver Sponsors – GLAZE Granite & Marble, Maison&Objet
  • Bronze Sponsor – Lutron
  • Activation Sponsor – Grassitup
  • Trophy Sponsor – Sans Souci
  • Beverage Partner – African Eastern
  • Vote Processing Partner – Jacobsons

This event is presented to you by Motivate Media Group.

You can also view the shortlist here and vote for your favourite projects here.

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