His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has launched Balghaiylam, a new residential development located north-east of Yas Island.
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Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
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Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
Black Barn is an innovative interior design project that is inspired by the concept of blending modern minimalism with rustic charm. This project is characterized by the use of natural materials such as wood, stone, and metal, which are combined with sleek, contemporary finishes to create a timeless design aesthetic.
Project name
Black Barn Restaurant
Architecture firm
Insignia Design Group
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fathy Ibrahim
Visualization
Fathy Ibrahim
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Lounge
KOA is an international cuisine restaurant located in a large open air all in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The clients approached Mareines looking for an architectural style that would be refreshing, organic, and connected to nature
Project name
KOA Restaurant
Architecture firm
Mareines Arquitetura
Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Principal architect
Ivo Mareines & Matthieu Van Beneden
Design team
Mariana Chalhube, Tathilane Loureiro, David Mendonça, Julia Campos
Interior design
Mareines Arquitetura
Collaborators
Dan Gregov, Gabriela Sadock, Alan Volpato
Civil engineer
Mohamed Khalid
Structural engineer
Kenaaz Contracting Company
Construction
Kenaaz Contracting Company
Lighting
Light Works – Airton Pimenta
Supervision
Mohamed Khalid
Material
Wood, Cooper, Glass
Visualization
Mareines arquitetura
Tools used
Revit, AutoCAD
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Renowned for designing incredible works of art, this is just another example of how iMaker is changing the game when it comes to bespoke architecture, interior design, and landscaping. This most recent project, located in the affluent neighbourhood of Hittin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcases the company’s innate ability to create properties that a...
Steven Velegrinis, Design Director for Gensler Middle East’s Cities and Urban Design practice, shares insights into the concept of ecological urbanism, and highlights the advantages of building cities in harmony with nature.
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Steven Velegrinis
Enjoy a summer getaway like no other as you soak up some sun, sip on tasty tipples, and savour delicious culinary delights at this stunning resort, with all-inclusive daycation packages starting from AED399 per person.
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Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites
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Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites
Leading Japanese architectural, engineering, and urban design firm, Nikken Sekkei, one of the world’s largest practices, celebrated the launch of the company’s local subsidiary and new office in Dubai Design District (D3) at a glittering reception in Dubai recently.
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Dubai Design District (D3)
The UAE-based developer has begun construction on a luxury twin tower project adding to the Al Marjan Island skyline, which will feature 206 luxurious residential units, a range of five-star amenities and retail units.
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The Luxe Developers
