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Highlights from the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2021

Design Wanted

Winners for the fifth global LIT Lighting Design Awards have been announced. Held annually, The LIT Design Awards recognises the efforts of talented international lighting product designers, lighting designers, manufacturers, design firms, and students from all over the world. Flat Bubble by Claudia Unterhauser, Ceiling Lights.

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Rizq Art Initiative opens in Abu Dhabi today

Design Middleeast

The UAE is set to welcome a major new addition to the country’s burgeoning artistic landscape. Rizq Art Initiative (RAi) an independent cultural institution will open its doors in Abu Dhabi on November 23 2023 with the goal of highlighting, nurturing and disseminating the exciting talent of artists from the Global South.

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Lamborghini, Gaggenau and Firetti Contemporary host event at Lamborghini Showroom

Design Middleeast

This exclusive Suhoor event promises an unforgettable experience, combining elegance with artistic expression and featuring a culinary journey catered by Gaggenau, the renowned provider of luxury home appliances. This event brings together luxury, art, and cultural celebration, creating memories that surpass the ordinary.

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Flying into the future: Step inside Pan Am’s flagship store in South Korea

Inside Retail

When someone mentions Pan Am, most people think of the former US airline that Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed in the hit film “Catch Me If You Can” as a con artist disguising himself as the airline’s pilot. The district attracts the younger South Korean generation through its unique culture, presenting the harmony of the past and present.

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Nakkash Design Studio creates a tropical modernist paradise in Dubai’s Meadows

Design Middleeast

Warm welcome The main entrance door opens into a light and airy living room with an uninterrupted view of the lush backyard and the lake beyond. The remodelled flooring comprising of light grey ceramic tiles in large format gives a sense of continuity. Lines and curves meet harmoniously to create a sense of ease.

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Kristina Zanic designs Sofitel Al Hamra

Design Middleeast

Drawing inspiration from both French finesse and Arabian aesthetics, the new interiors boast a harmonious fusion of styles, offering guests a fresh, vibrant, and uplifting experience. Guestrooms and suites emanate warmth and charm, with open layouts, vibrant hues, and artistic touches.

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Royal Mail 2021 Christmas stamps tell a “contemporary” Nativity story

Design Week

Royal Mail has revealed its 2021 Christmas stamp collection, featuring Nativity scenes by post-cubist artist Jorge Cocco. According to studio founder Jamie Ellul, Royal Mail’s brief sought to incorporate an artist with an unusual style or use of materials, following the success of Charlie Smith Design’s 2019 paper-cut stamps.

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