Watch the identity Design Awards virtual ceremony on 4 November 2020
The event will be streamed live on Zoom and Facebook
The identity Design Awards 2020’s virtual ceremony will take place on 4 November 2020, where the winners of the annual event will be revealed.
The virtual event will be live streamed on Zoom and Facebook Live at 7.30 PM (GST), revealing the winning projects across Interior Design and Architecture categories. The full shortlist has already been revealed, including projects from across the Middle East including the UAE, Bahrain, Lebanon and Kuwait, Iraq and Egypt.
The winning projects have been selected by an international jury of designers and architects including Marco Piva, India Mahdavi, Gianluca Peluffo, Sanjay Puri and Corine Leung.
We encourage everyone to actively participate in the event by sharing stories across Instagram and Facebook by tagging @identityae and using the Awards’ hashtag #idDesignAwards2020
You can join the virtual ceremony by using the Zoom link (Passcode: 806384) or tuning into Facebook Live.
The identity team wishes all the shortlisted nominees the best of luck.
The Latest
Wave: The New Mediterranean Haven in Dubai
IDST’s design invites exploration with a thoughtful blend of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary style.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and KCA International are collaborating to launch this new hotel
A New Era of Early Learning
Roar crafts the PIF Daycare Centre in Riyadh with a calming, sensory-rich environment where design, nature and childhood development come together.
When Art Meets Light
Brush and Switch by Sans Souci bend light in unexpected ways
The Importance of Community-Driven Design
We speak to Joanna Varettas, Senior Associate Designer at TGP International on the story of Seed & Bloom – a café designed to nurture connection and community engagement
Finasi x ROAR presents – Made in UAE
For this year's Downtown Design, Finasi and Pallavi Dean will unveil a bold new installation that speaks the language of material honesty, exceptional craftsmanship, visionary design, and local identity.
A Lesson in Restraint
This Palm Jumeirah home proves that luxury can be achieved with intention, rather than scale
In photos: 2025 identity Design Awards shortlist reveal at Casamia
Here are snippets from the evening.
Vote for your favourite projects at the identity Design Awards 2025
You can now choose your favourite project from the identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist
identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist: Interior Design
The shortlist is revealed for the interior design categories
What to Expect at Downtown Design
The Middle East’s leading platform for high-quality contemporary design will showcase a curated mix of international and regional brands, alongside independent designers and studios
A New Chapter of Wellness
Studio Marco Piva has designed the Eden Spa at Excelsior Palace in Rapallo, where architecture, landscape and luxury converge