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One&Only Le Saint Geran in Mauritius unveils new hotel room designs
One&Only Le Saint Géran has unveiled a preview of some of the resort’s new interiors, including new two- and three-bedroom suites and mu… More
Results revealed for designMENA work/life balance survey
When comparing interior design and architecture industries in the region, it appears that those working in interior design are happier with … More
Top architecture channels to follow on YouTube
designMENA has recently set up its YouTube channel, bringing our readers interviews by international and regional designers and architects, … More
Belgian architects refurbish two houses into cultural venues in Bahrain
Belgian Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen has designed a pair of cultural centres for Bahrain, featuring mesh curtains that can be lift… More
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Ceramic tiles trends: Bigger is better
Andrea Mensitieri, vice president, marketing and product development at RAK Ceramics on technology and the latest trends in tile design. … More
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La Casa's Emad Jaber talks about the trials, tribulations and successes of being Dubai’s go-to engineer
By Chance, Luck and Hard Work Emad Jaber is soft-spoken at first, in fact, he doesn’t do much speaking at all, that is, until he takes a … More
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- Posted July 17, 2017
Smartotels launches UAE flagship brand
Currently being developed by Dubai Contracting Company, FORM Hotel is Smartotels’ 143-key flagship… More
- Posted July 17, 2017
King Abdulaziz International Airport expansion in Jeddah is 90% complete
Construction on the $7.2bn King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) expansion in Jeddah is report… More
- Posted July 17, 2017
Atkins designs heritage-inspired marine stations for Dubai Canal
Atkins has won a design competition for new marine transport stations along the recently created Dub… More
- Posted July 16, 2017
Design students create biodegradable office space dividers
MyEcoWall is a fully biodegradable office partition system created by design students, Caterina Vian… More
- Posted July 16, 2017
Ahmed Al Mallak calls for immediate action in reconstruction efforts following Mosul's liberation
Ahmed Al Mallak, Iraqi architect, academic and founder of the Tamayouz Excellence Award, an independ… More
- Posted July 16, 2017
ADIB strips external cladding from new HQ to cut fire risk
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has removed the external cladding from its new headquarters in Abu Dha… More
- Posted July 16, 2017
KPF-designed Royal Atlantis hotel to complete in 2019, despite design changes
Despite adjustments to its design, The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences is still on course to comp… More
- Posted July 13, 2017
Developers need to start building infrastructure now to accommodate flying vehicles, RTA said
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) is planning to hold talks with the largest developers i… More
- Posted July 13, 2017
Istanbul Design Biennial 2018 names Jan Boelen as curator
Belgian design critic and teacher Jan Boelen has recently been chosen for curator of the Istanbul D… More
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Ceramic tiles trends: Bigger is better
Andrea Mensitieri, vice president, marketing and product development at RAK Ceramics on technology and the latest trends in tile design. With the technology now available, tile manufacturers can … More
Beirut Design Fair reveals programme for 2...
Taking place from 20 to 24 September 2017, the first edition of Beirut Design Fair will unite some of the most notable names in Lebanese design – brands, designers, galleries, distributors, and arti… More
Maison&Objet Paris: French stylist and des...
The new edition of Maison&Objet Paris fair will take place from 8-12 September. Each year, M&O defines one overarching theme for the season based on emerging lifestyle trends. The new theme chosen for… More
Chilean industrial designer Pedro Pablo cr...
Food as inspiration and a modular design, such as the Rubik cube, were the elements that led Chilean industrial designer Pedro Pablo to create his Chocolate Design collection. The Chocolate Lamp is… More
Amanda Buckley designs a table lamp that e...
For her latest Empty Light, an American product designer Amanda Buckley has recently won the Bronze Award in the 2017 European Product Design Awards. Unlike most lamps, Empty Light encourages viewers… More
Pantone launches Motel Blue – Norman Bates...
Pantone Color Institute and A&E Network came together to create an official new Pantone colour – Bates Motel Blue. A neon metallic shade was launched in celebration of the Hitchcock's movie Psych… More
Hayka designs augmented reality bed sheets
Thanks to a special application using the technology of augmented reality, Polish brand Hayka enters a new dimension with its latest collection of bed sheets. Looking at the bed linen through a … More
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Moroccan architect ...
"I always try to find the poetic dimension of architecture,” said Moroccan architect Driss Kettani… More
Dubai offers archit...
With only a few years into his career, architect Muhammad Habsah, from Dar Al-Handasah, a planning a… More
Going Rogue: Interv...
Marina Mrdjen-Petrovic speaks to Paul Bishop about his evolution as a designer and why he decided to… More
Bruno Stringheta di...
According to Bruno Stringheta, a project architect at the regional design firm JT+Partners, architec… More
Jamil Jadallah, NEB...
Conducting business according to a firm set of standards and an open and honest approach emphasising… More
"Feel the energy" -...
The energy of an ever-evolving urban environment is what inspires the designs of Sean Tan of Wo… More
One&Only Le Saint Geran in Mauritius unveils new hotel room designs
Results revealed for designMENA work/life balance survey
Top architecture channels to follow on YouTube
Belgian architects refurbish two houses into cultural venues in Bahrain
Tehran building Woof Shadow revisits traditional elements of Iranian architecture
CID AWARDS 2017: Meet the judges
Morelato and photographer Flavio Favero create haunting images of most prized objects
Resurrecting Abu Dhabi's past: Bjarke Ingels on art space Warehouse421
DesignMENA explores expectations of designers and architects working in d3
Tom Fereday creates Wes Anderson-inspired lounge series
Top 5 design and architectural projects for alternative living
Calatrava to design Dubai skyscraper as "great and glorious" as Burj Khalifa
