Close

In photos: Winners at the identity Design Awards 2021

The identity Design Awards 2021 winners revealed

The seventh annual  identity Design Awards took place on 17 November 2021, at the Address Beach Resort in Dubai, celebrating projects in the Middle East across 18 categories in architecture and interior design.

The winning projects spanned across the region including the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Lebanon for projects across hospitality, offices and residences.

You can view the full list of winners here.

Orange Design Studio picked up the award for Outdoor Design for its HH Pavilion project.

Bone was awarded the Project of the Future trophy as well as being Highly Commended in the Restaurant category for its project Terra, in Dubai.

Mamzar Lagoon Beach by Dubai Municipality and Parsons Overseas Limited was Highly Commended for Project of the Year.

U+A won the Architecture – Commercial award for Al Wasl Experience Centre.

Dabbagh Architect’s Gargash Mosque in Dubai was awarded the Cultural Project award. The project was also Highly Commended in the Public Space category for Architecture.

The House of Wisdom by Shurooq and Foster + Partners picked up three prizes: Architecture- Public Space, Interior Design – Public Space as well as the overall Design of the Year for Architecture.

Casa Play in Lebanon by FAR Architects won the People’s Choice award.

Pinnacle Interiors won the newly introduced Fit Out award for The Coffee Lab.

Summertown Interiors’ Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority was Highly Commended for the Fit Out award.

Sensasia Stories by Roar won the Health and Wellness award.

Barakah Studio by Black Dot Interiors was Highly Commended in the Health and Wellness category.

L.S.Design was Highly Commended in Interior Design – Public Space for its Closet Case retail project in Dubai.

KCA International won the Interior Design – Hotel award as well as being Highly Commended in the Nightlife category.

H2R were Highly Commended in the Interior Design – Hotel category for its VIDA Umm Al Quwain project.

Bishop Design’s Deseo won the Nightlife award as well as being Highly Commended for Outdoor Design.

VSHD’s Orijins won the Restaurant award as well the overall Design of the Year for Interior Design.

Amer and Lamya’s Villa by Binchy & Binchy Architects was Highly Commended for Architecture – Residential.

 

The Latest

Highlights from Feria Hábitat València

The fair received over 40,000 visitors this year, even after being shortened to a three-day event

Things to Covet – October 2025

Here are some unique pieces and home accessories that can add a refined touch to your home

Dubai Design Week 2025 Unfolds: A Living Celebration of Design, Culture, and Collaboration

The 11th edition of the region’s leading design festival unfolds at Dubai Design District (d3)

Preciosa lighting

Preciosa Lighting Unveils ‘Drifting Lights’ at Downtown Design 2025

The brand debuts its newest 'Signature Design' that explores light suspended in motion

IF HUB opening

IF Hub Opens in Umm Suqeim

A New Destination for Design and Collaboration in Dubai

The Language of Weave

Nodo Italia at Casamia brings poetry to life

The Art of the Outdoors

The Edra Standard Outdoor sofa redefines outdoor living through design that feels, connects and endures

The Art of Wellness

Technogym collaborates with Assouline to release a book that celebrates the brand’s 30-year contribution to the fitness industry

The Destination for Inspired Living – Modora Home

Five reasons why you need to visit the latest homegrown addition to the UAE’s interiors landscape

Clayark

Elemental Balance — A Story Told Through Surfaces

This year at Downtown Design 2025, ClayArk invites visitors to step into a world where design finds its rhythm in nature’s quiet harmony.

The identity Insider’s Guide to Downtown Design 2025

With the fair around the corner, here’s an exciting guide for the debuts and exhibits that you shouldn’t miss

Oikos Synua

A Striking Entrance

The Oikos Synua door with its backlit onyx finish makes a great impression at this home in Kuwait.