Design Middle East - July-August 2022

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Tristan Du Plessis
Collaborating with global creatives

leads to the fusion of art and design.
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Levant and beyond

Ignacio Gomez

discussing the importance of
research-based architecture and
the future of smart cities.

THE IMPORTANCE

OF LIGHT IN PROJECT
SUCCESS CANNOT BE
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Design Middle East presents
the Lighting Powerlist 2022
and honours the leading
suppliers, distributors,
designers, manufacturers,
and experts for providing

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Powerlist22

Creating synergy between art
& design

Tristan Du Plessis, an award-
winning interior architect,
discusses how collaborating with
global creatives leads to the fusion
of art and design.

discusses how the property
illustrates the Emirate’s rich
culture, the culinary experiences
it offers, and the story behind
each unique design element.

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Know all about Kohler's
new signature showroom

F&B outlets, how RAK is attracting
more and more tourists, and the
challenges of the ever-changing
hospitality industry.

Dream Bathrooms
Azhar Sajan, director of Casa
Milano, examines industry

Design Middle East 16 in Dubai! trends, customisation of sanitary
presents the Lighting TERVIE Kohler has opened a new fittings, and how the brand will
Powerlist 2022 and Workspace inspiration showroom in the Middle East in soon enter e-commerce so

honours the leading
suppliers, distributors,
designers, manufacturers,
and experts for providing
the perfect harmony and
composition of lights,
layers, direction, and flow.

wart, regional director,
MillerKnoll - Middle East & Africa,
talks about workplace trends,

their competitive advantage in the
market, and how technology drives
massive innovation.

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Looking forward

Ignacio Gomez, global design
principal at Aedas Middle East,
discusses the importance of

June 2022. This is Kohler's first
signature showroom in Dubai

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Driven by passion

n conversation with Rasool
Taj, Head of Buying and
Merchandising at DWELL/Liwa
Trading Enterprises LLC, about
the brands she works for, retail
challenges, and trends she is
most excited about.

customers can shop online from
the comfort of their awn homes.

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Why should the Daikin
MC55VB air purifier be
your first choice?

Indoor air quality is a major
concern, and air purifiers are
becoming increasingly popular
as a result

research-based architecture, how 56
the field is evalving, and the future 48 F C
of smart cities. E-A Class apart

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History meets contemporary
Fabio Marigliano, general manager
of The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah,

Experience the luxury
island retreat!

Fabien Chesnais, general
manager, Mavenpick Resort Al
Marjan, discusses the property's
design highlights and exciting

One Wall Street, the most
extensive residential renovation
in New York City history, sets the
bar for world-class design and
unrivalled amenities to create a
bespoke luxury lifestyle.

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Editor's note

very time I walk down Dubai’s famous

streets, I see a stunning new cafe, a

stylish gym, a retail shop that draws
me in, anda monument that appears to be an
architectural marvel. All of this, and more
but the biggest draw to all of these places is
the brightness, shine, and glamour provided
by the wonderful lighting used. Lighting
completely redefines any location or project.
As aresult, Design Middle East contributes
our latest powerlist to the lighting experts,
who are the silent reason for a project's
success.

There’s no denying that a hotel lobby
chandelier, task lights in your room, or an
eye-catching installation never go unnoticed.
‘We thank the designers, manufacturers, deal-
ers, suppliers, distributors, and other lighting
experts for illuminating us with their work.

Moving on, we have some great reads in our
double issue, including some exciting news
from KOHLER, who has opened a new show-
room in Dubai. Kohler’s signature showroom.
established the company as a global design
hub with distinct style and innovation. We
also spoke with Ignacio Gomez, global design
principal at Aedas, about the future of smart
cities and his support for research-based

how collaborating with global creatives leads
to the fusion of art and design.

Plus, other exciting news and events from
the world of interiors and architecture.

architecture. Roma Arora
Tristan Du Plessis, an award-winning in- Editor
terior architect, also shared his thoughts on [email protected]
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layered reflective finishes that
capture light, and a biophilic
approach that significantly
enhances each area.

Wrapped in sweet sorbet
colours and luxe velvet textures,
the design’s palette of finishes is
inspired by a 1970's California vibe
meets Portofino. The brief was
to embrace the brand’s current
feminine identity within the new
location’s space whilst introducing
new ideas and materials to create
moments of delight. A café
within the salon space brings an
unexpected retreat for women,
offering the chance to indulge the
sweet tooth and coffee aficiando.

With metropolitan style neon
lights, soft-rounded edges, warm
yellows and light pinks used

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lights. Inspirational moments are
sprinkled throughout the space as
important elements in conveying
a positive, laid-back atmosphere.
The curved reception counter
welcomes you with biophillic
drapes overhead, next to an iconic
pink fringe ceiling feature above
the cosy waiting area’s velvet-red
and light blue diner-style seating.
The beauty lounge evokes
memories of summer vacations
past by incorporating warmer
colour gradients derived from the
landscape of the Amalfi coast.
With modernity in mind, abstract
archways are formed over the
staircase leading to the cafe with
various shades of tinted glass,
inspired by the regal archways
and ancient staircases of Italy, a

foreshadowing of the ultimate wellness
and beauty experience that awaits
upstairs.

The focus on layered materials
throughout the space brings an
added value of depth to the overall
design experience. This effect is also
incorporated between the hair stations,
maximising the space without having
to sacrifice the open flow of the area.
Accompanied by luxurious treatment
rooms designed with lightly toned
walls and accentuated with gold flakes,
bespoke lighting features and styling
stations using layered tinted coloured
glass offers a fresh and youthful
rendition to what one considers
feminine elegance. To truly capture
the nature of the feminine throughout

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