A personal review of design creations

SUN/LEAF by Andrés Reisinger
Andrés Reisinger debuts in the Middle East with SUN/LEAF commissioned by Gallery COLLECTIONAL to be unveiled during Art Dubai.

‘Mirage’ by Sabine Marcelis for Gallery COLLECTIONAL
For its inaugural show, ‘The Shape of Things To Come’, Gallery COLLECTIONAL, Dubai’s first design gallery, unveils a world premiere by Sabine Marcelis.

Gallery COLLECTIONAL - Dubai’s first design gallery
COLLECTIONAL launches during Dubai Design Week with ‘The Shape of Things To Come’ exhibition and an exclusive Sabine Marcelis commission.

Entangled Matters by Adrian Pepe
During Dubai Design Week 2021, discover the universe of Adrian Perez, also know as Adrian Pepe. Born in Honduras, based in Beirut, Adrian’s recent work uses Awassi wool from a sheep bred in the Levantine region for over 5,000 years.

Tanween 2021 by Tashkeel
Made In UAE… This is the first and most important condition that Dubai-based Tashkeel as set for its yearly collection since its inception. On the occasion of the seventh edition of Dubai Design Week, discover the 2021 collection.

Christian Haas & Hanne Willmann For Favius
Favius, the German brand, unveils two new products by Christian Haas and Hanne Willmann. The Portao stool and the Fungi lamp are warm new elements for your interiors.

'Please Sit Here' By American Hardwood Export Council
At Dubai Design Week, ‘Please Sit Here’ has been conceived as a response to the reduction in our freedom and the need for behavioural change brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Aljoud Lootah, Khalid Shafar and Hamad Khoory were challenged to Develop Socially Distanced Outdoor Seating.

Fata Morgana By Hozan Zangana
This year’s Abwab commission has been awarded to Iraqi designer Hozan Zangana for his proposal ‘Fata Morgana’, responding to Dubai Design Week’s theme of redefining and reimagining the way we live in an urban environment.

Tanween 2020 By Tashkeel
14 limited edition, contemporary furniture and lighting design pieces reflecting the UAE’s rich heritage will be featured in the ‘Tanween by Tashkeel’ showcase at Dubai Design Week this year, including three new pieces conceived and produced by talented UAE-based emerging designers during the 2020 Tanween design programme at Tashkeel.

Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2019: Shortlisted Projects from the Middle East
Out of more than 400 globally nominated, 20 projects have been selected for the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Three of them from the United Arab Emirates only.