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Read ‘Craft Meets Culture’ – Note from the editor – April 2025

This month, we celebrate the intersection of craft and culture, a theme that resonates throughout the issue.

Our cover story, created in collaboration with Casamia, spotlights Edra’s iconic Pack sofa, taking a playful approach by placing it in an unexpected setting that resonates culturally. A serendipitous meeting with Studio d04 led us to the Jebel Ali Racing Course (JARC) – a beloved Dubai landmark rich in equestrian history. The studio shared with us how it had been involved in the redesign of the saddling boxes and private deck at the iconic location which then provided the setting for the sofa. This venue, a pillar of the UAE’s racing heritage since 1990, felt like a natural home for a piece as avant-garde as Pack. The result was a striking visual narrative that reimagines how contemporary design can engage with history and place.

In the cover feature, we explore what makes the Pack sofa so compelling, from Edra’s fearless design approach to insights from Kader Mithani, Founder and CEO of Casamia, alongside leading designers who share how they would style the piece in different settings.

We also examine the dialogue between contemporary design and cultural narratives through an in-depth conversation with three multi-disciplinary designers, each of whom offers a unique perspective on their creative practices. Design Focus takes an in-depth look at homes and living spaces and how you can enhance them, highlighting some of the latest product releases on the market. We also take you inside some truly exceptional residences, from a duplex at The Lana Residences in Dubai to a striking home on Jumeirah Bay Island, as well as breathtaking properties in Canada and Brazil.

The excitement around this year’s Salone del Mobile.Milano is palpable, and we’re excited to present our guide to the fair, as well as Fuorisalone and Euroluce. This year, identity will bring together several industry experts from the GCC at a panel at the fair on 11 April, where we will delve into the world of hyper-personalisation and modularity.

See you at the fair!

Read the April issue here.

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