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$10m fit-out contract awarded for Jeddah stadium
Mivan has secured a $10.5m contract to fit-out the Royal Suite of the new King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, it has been revealed. The … More
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Furniture suppliers you should know
Get familiar with regional suppliers With regional and international design fairs such as Milan’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile and … More
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Monumental Mandela on the Mountain plan
Mandela on the Mountain is the title of an ambitious project to commemorate the iconic South African leader’s 95th birthday – in the sty… More
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- Posted August 5, 2013
Final touches made to world’s second tallest tower in Shanghai
The topping-out ceremony for Gensler’s Shanghai Tower, the second tallest building in the world, t… More - Posted August 5, 2013
Preserving UAE's past architectural treasures
The architectural heritage of the UAE is currently under the spotlight as United Nations officials a… More - Posted August 5, 2013
Russia "wonderland of opportunities" for architects
Architect Marouan Sbai is one of the new breed of entrepreneurs who is doing business in Russia. … More - Posted August 5, 2013
Sky high view of Mile High City
A unique pop-up inflatable room - with a view, as the roof can be left uncovered – is on offer for… More - Posted August 4, 2013
Bahrain embassy designer honoured
A British architect, artist and designer – who created the interiors for Bahrain’s embassy in Ku… More - Posted August 4, 2013
Mobile hotel plans for new Qatar airport
A “mobile hotel” which will allow airline passengers to step off an aircraft and straight into b… More - Posted August 4, 2013
Indoor clouds make unique pictures
A Dutch artist has used a recreated European royal palace interior in San Francisco for the latest i… More - Posted August 4, 2013
Chinese heritage group boycotts RIBA award for Hadid’s Galaxy Soho
A heritage group in Beijing has written an open letter to the Royal Institute of British Architects … More - Posted August 4, 2013
Sacred Sitara on display in Dubai
One of the most sacred of Islamic artifacts is currently on display in the Dubai Mall. The Sitara… More
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$10m fit-out contract awarded for Jeddah s...
Mivan has secured a $10.5m contract to fit-out the Royal Suite of the new King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, it has been revealed. The UK company is internationally known for its fit-outs at some… More -
In Pictures: Top 10 outdoor retail centres
Here are 10 of the most impressive outdoor retail ventures from across the globe.… More -
Five Iconic Mosques
Islamic architecture is world renowned for a number of reasons especially its skilful application of small, ornate details, and its consistency through the ages. From exterior façades that consis… More -
In Pictures: Top 10 Airports and Terminals
DesignMENA has compiled 10 of the top architecturally creative airport and terminals from all over the world. … More -
In pictures: 5 stables transformed
Converting a farm stable into a contemporary home is likely to be a difficult process. The idea alone is unconventional; however, these top five transformed stables have truly been designed to impress… More -
In Pictures: 15 extraordinary office inter...
DesignMENA has compiled 15 of the world's most impressive office designs of multinational companies.… More -
In Pictures: Top 10 company headquarters
A compilation of some of the world's most architecturally appealing corporate headquarter buildings.… More
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Last word: Coming T...
Michael Hammond, programme director of World Architecture Day 2013, shares details about the event i… More -
Crossing borders
Universal appreciation is a rare thing, but when it comes to Danish underdog Morten Georgsen, Design… More -
Rob Jackson to lead...
Rob Jackson has been recently appointed to become the Director of the Middle East sector of the Roya… More -
Foster + Partners a...
Foster + Partners has hired Lee Hallman, previously Head of Design at Candy & Candy, and two of his … More -
WATG's president st...
Mike Seyle, president and CEO of design firm WATG will continue to lead the company for another fi… More
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- Dyson has launched the Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer, a combined hand washer and drier in one sink-based unit. Infrared se… More
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- The enigmatic smile of the "Mona Lisa" is now being illuminated by light-emitting diodes specially developed by Toshiba. T… More
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- Bene office furniture has launched the Toguna: a circular, half-open shape, a cylinder that stands freely in a space. The … More
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- Get familiar with regional suppliers With regional and international design fairs such as Milan’s Salone Internazionale … More