Inside HPlace, a Desert-Inspired Oasis in Downtown Dubai.In Downtown Dubai, Atelier Prototipi's HPlace is as a chic interpretation of desert landscapes through architecture. The hospitality venue features organic forms carved from travertine and mineral plaster, creating spaces that flow like...
Common Breads: MA Studio’s Fresh Take on Lebanese Street Food in London.A new London bakery by MA Studio, Common Breads brings the flavours and atmosphere of Beirut's streets to the UK capital. Inspired by the traditional Levantine bread Kaak, this immersive space near Victoria Station blends Lebanese...
Tradition, Culture & Modern Workplace: UAE Government Office in Abu Dhabi by Agata Kurzela Studio.When tasked with retrofitting an existing space with the UAE government offices, little did Agata Kurzela Studio know their initially simple brief would grow into a multifaceted, complex new project that embraced tradition, culture, and...
Masters in Assemblage: Koncrete Multi-concept Space by Shell+Core.Raw and luxurious, Koncrete is a multi-concept space designed by the UAE-based interior design studio shell+core. Self-described as a coffee house, concept store and collective hub, the multi-hyphenate venue stands out as a hidden gem and...
Unfolding With Ease: Ode Eatery in Kuwait by Fortytwelve.Ode Eatery in Kuwait does a lot with less. The cafe, designed by Fortytwelve, unfolds with an ease that holds a quiet power. Minimalist in form, the designers layered tone and texture through an eclectic range of furniture pieces and...
A Material Haven: Terra Abu Dhabi by Bone Studio.Bone Studio has designed a second outpost for Terra at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi. The cafe’s new home seamlessly translates the brand’s distinct architecture while embracing the idiosyncrasies of the local community. Materials are layered...
Culinary Worlds Collide: Juno Restaurant in Doha by Rawan Muqaddas and Selma Akkari.Rawan Muqaddas and Selma Akkari have designed Juno, an Italo-American Bistro in Doha’s Alwaab neighbourhood. Drawing inspiration from the timeless Italian establishment and the iconic American diner, Juno’s interior evokes a warm and...
Abu Gosh Middle Eastern Café & Restaurant by Studio Shoo.Abu Gosh is an authentic Middle Eastern cafe infused with a bold dose of colour. The second of its kind, design studio Studio Shoo took on the challenge of creating an interior that balances the heritage building’s existing charm with...
Habitas Unveils AlUla Retreat in Saudi Arabia.Marking the brand’s first property in the Middle East, Habitas AlUla charts a new course across a land unfamiliar to the modern traveller. The resort rests within an ancient oasis in the desert canyons of the Ashar Valley, surrounded by...
