GM Architects unveils island resort in northern Lebanon
French- Lebanese architecture firm GM Architects has unveiled its design for the launch of Tortuga Batroun, a resort community located next to the ancient coastal city of Batroun, in the north of...
View ArticlePhilippe Grohe and Antonio Citterio unveil Axor Citterio E collection in Milan
Last week, DesignMENA visited Milan to view the latest collaboration between Hansgrohe’s luxury design brand, Axor and Italian designer and architect, Antonio Citterio at the firm’s Italian showroom on...
View ArticleStudio visit: Brand Creative
DesignMENA visited Brand Creative’s eclectic and graphic-inspired office in Tecom and spoke to its co-founder Carla Conte about how they started out and inspiration behind the office design. Brand...
View ArticleIn pictures: Multi-billion dollar projects approved for Dubai
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given the go ahead for a number of major projects planned for Dubai, including the $1.5...
View ArticleArchitecture experts reveal hospitality design trends at the Hotel Show
A panel discussion led by Middle East Architect editor, Nick Ames, dealt with the influence of architecture in hospitality projects, one of the main topics focusing on current trends in the market....
View ArticleAxor Universal Accessories is released as part of Axor Citterio collaboration
Alongside the Axor Citterio E collection that was launched in Milan last week, DesignMENA also viewed Axor’s latest accessories collection, the Axor Universal Accessories, also in collaboration with...
View ArticleArchitects discuss the importance of iconic buildings in hospitality
During a panel discussion at the Hotel Show, moderator Nick Ames, editor of Middle East Architect magazine, asked the panelists whether architects are mainly concerned with creating iconic structures...
View ArticleSparkling Swarovski towers set for Dubai
Crystal-themed towers will be erected in Dubai as a collaboration between Austrian crystal giant Swarovski and Dubai-based developer Tebyan. This first-of-its-kind project, branded ‘Space Marveled by...
View ArticleIn pictures: Top 10 lesser known Islamic architecture from around the world
With Eid around the corner, we thought now would be a great time to shed light on magnificent Islamic structures from around the world that are not as well known as the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem or...
View ArticleReal Madrid theme park plans unveiled for Abu Dhabi
While its plans for a resort in Ras Al Khaimah may have collapsed, Real Madrid is still pursuing leisure plans in the Middle East, with a theme park in Abu Dhabi a strong likelihood. The Spanish...
View ArticleIn pictures: The best of Cityscape Dubai 2014
This year’s Cityscape held in Dubai displayed the regeneration of projects in the region. Here, we mark the projects that were a great success at the exhibition.
View ArticleDowntown Design to showcase Home of Tomorrow installation
Downtown Design will be showcasing an installation called the Home of Tomorrow which presents the potential of an interactive home, fusing technology and high-end design. The installation will inform...
View ArticleIn pictures: 13 controversial projects that could change the face of London
There has been an array of interesting and controversial projects announced for London recently including a garden bridge over the River Thames, a “cycling utopia” called SkyCycle by Foster + Partners...
View ArticleIn pictures: 1 km long canal takes centre stage at Meraas theme parks project
Dubai-based developer Meraas Holding has announced an additional grand entrance plaza and canal development that will interconnect its three theme parks in Dubai Parks & Resorts project in Jebel...
View ArticleIn pictures: Arab designers exhibit works at London Design Festival
Wallpaper* magazine, in association with Dubai Design District (d3) held an exhibit called ‘Middle East Revealed’ during the London Design Festival, bringing together creatives from seven countries in...
View ArticleChurch by AGi Architects wins WAF award for religious building category
Kuwait and Spain-based architecture firm AGi Architects has won the First Prize at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in the Completed Buildings Religious category. La Ascension del Senor Church,...
View ArticleIn pictures: Dubai’s Sparkle Towers are officially launched
Here are the latest images of the new Sparkle Towers set for Dubai Marina, a collaboration between Swarovski and Dubai-based developer Tebyan. Read full story here.
View ArticleMiddle East Revealed: “Just because we are creating contemporary design it...
A contemporary exploration of Middle Eastern design was showcased at London Design Festival this year at an exhibition called ‘Middle East Revealed’ featuring Emirati designers as well as talents from...
View ArticleHow far ahead is BIM technology in regional design?
BIM is possibly the most popular acronym of this year’s design and build industry. The buzzword, however, can be detected more frequently within architecture circles, while its usage is far less when...
View ArticleSandcrawler by Aedas wins AIA Honor Award
Aedas’ Sandcrawler building in Singapore has received an Honor Award for the 2014 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Northwest and Pacific Region (NWPR) Design Awards, being one of the three...
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