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Falaj Collection by Aljoud Lootah Design

Things to Covet

identity selects warm-toned furniture pieces and objets that align with Pantone’s colour of the year

The Muse

Located in the heart of Jumeirah Garden City, formerly known as ‘New Satwa’, The Muse adds to the urban fabric of the area

Channelling the Dada Spirit

Free-spirited and creative, The Home Hotel in Zurich injects a sense of whimsy into a former paper factory

Stacy Stewart, Regional Director_ MillerKnoll

Shaping the Future of Workspaces by MillerKnoll

Stacy Stewart, Regional Director Middle East & Africa of MillerKnoll discusses the future and evolution of design in workspaces with identity.

Shaping Urban Transformation

Gensler’s Design Forecast Report 2025 identifies the top global design trends that will impact the real estate and built environment this year

Channelling the Dada Spirit

Free-spirited and creative, The Home Hotel in Zurich injects a sense of whimsy into a former paper factory

Stacy Stewart, Regional Director_ MillerKnoll

Shaping the Future of Workspaces by MillerKnoll

Stacy Stewart, Regional Director Middle East & Africa of MillerKnoll discusses the future and evolution of design in workspaces with identity.

Shaping Urban Transformation

Gensler’s Design Forecast Report 2025 identifies the top global design trends that will impact the real estate and built environment this year

The Latest

Textures That Transform

Aura Living’s AW24 collection showcases the elegance of contrast and harmony

Form Meets Function

Laufen prioritises design, functionality and sustainability in its latest collections

Preserving Culture, Inspiring Creativity

Discover the Legacy of a Saudi Art Space: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall explores the Hall’s enduring influence on the cultural fabric of Saudi Arabia

105 Residences by Kamdar

Unveiling Attainable Luxury

Kamdar Developments has launched 105 Residences, a new high-end development in Jumeirah Village Circle.

Editor's Pick
Stacy Stewart, Regional Director_ MillerKnoll

Shaping the Future of Workspaces by MillerKnoll

Stacy Stewart, Regional Director Middle East & Africa of MillerKnoll discusses the future and evolution of design in workspaces with identity.

105 Residences by Kamdar

Unveiling Attainable Luxury

Kamdar Developments has launched 105 Residences, a new high-end development in Jumeirah Village Circle.

Pallavi Dean, Design by Roar

Creativity, Culture and Cash

How Pallavi Dean grew Roar into a Middle Eastern interior design powerhouse

Interiors

Cultural Immersion Meets Refined Luxury

The Chedi Hegra opens its doors in AlUla’s UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Cōmodo

This hotel in Bad Gastein in the Austrian Alps evokes alpine nostalgia with its ‘60s and ‘70s charm

Neri&Hu

The House of Remembrance by Neri&Hu

In Singapore, a private residence designed by Neri&Hu honours collective memory and communal living

Architect Michele Perlini’s F+C House Invites Land and Light to Converse

Set on the rugged hillside surrounding Verona, this modernist abode has been guided by sustainable principles and an appreciation for the surrounding land

Design

Maison&Objet’s Designer of the Year 2025

Faye Toogood, a luminary in British design, has been named Designer of the Year 2025 by Maison&Objet

Read ‘Designing the Future’ – Note from the editor

Read identity magazine's January 2025 edition on ISSUU or grab your copy

Eden hills

When Design Meets Residential Living

We interview Miltos Bossinis, CEO of H&H Development on partnering with renowned architects and setting new benchmarks for luxury livingwith Eden Hills.

Redefining Outdoor Spaces

Here are some exciting new releases that can enhance your outdoor space

Highlights from Tanween 2024

This year’s conference focused on ‘failing forward’ by inviting designers worldwide to embrace creative resilience

Design Focus/ Home Decor

Less is More

We speak to experts about curating a minimalist aesthetic with home décor

Design Focus/ Bathrooms

Innovative Living

We look at some of the most exciting innovations in bathroom design

Architecture

Staying Ahead of the Curve

identity interviews members of the A+D industry on the latest technological innovations driving their practices into the future

Something Old, Something New

WAY Studio redefines Beijing’s courtyard heritage with modern elegance

Riyadh Metro

Connecting Riyadh

The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Metro Station designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) connects the city and delights the senses with its signature sculptural shapes

neuroarchitecture

In Education and Learning, Space is the Third Teacher

Ana Mombiedro, Neuroarchitect in Residence at Kidzink discusses how the discipline can evoke creativity in young minds

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The Niche Corner

Maison Lagom

Neeshay Nouman from The Niche Corner has transformed a home in Arabian Ranches that carries the charm of a French countryside home, but with a contemporary twist

Sou Fujimoto portrait by David Vintiner

Embracing Unity in Diversity

identity interviews Sou Fujimoto about his design philosophy rooted in relationships and nature

MVRDV studios

Concrete Pixels

Abu Dhabi’s latest socially driven housing, Pixel by MVRDV Studios, chooses community over luxury

Purity UAE x minotticucine

Purity welcomes minotticucine by Asso Group to its luxury design portfolio in the Middle East

minotticucine carries a fusion of Italian craftsmanship and minimalist elegance.

Step into Ounass Maison, designed by David/Nicolas

Situated in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jumeirah, this stunning space elevates the personal shopping experience.

Loom collection x Ethnicraft

Loom Collection brings Ethnicraft to the UAE

The company becomes the region's largest stockist of Ethnicraft, the Belgian brand known for sustainable solid wood furniture.

Butterfly House Al Noor island

Step inside the Butterfly House on Al Noor Island

Designed and executed by the German design studio 3deluxe, the Butterfly House carries iconographic architecture in an urban biotope

Ahead of the Curves

This monograph by Taschen captures the visionary legacy of the architect

Cracking Open the Canyon

Ma Yansong and MAD Architects have unveiled Denver’s One River North – a shining example where urban architecture meets nature

Compact Space, Big Style

Designed by Olga Ashby, this London pied-à-terre with a dream rooftop is filled with plenty of storage for a fashion lover

60 Curzon

Timeless Elegance

60 Curzon unveils an art-deco inspired residence designed by Elicyon in Mayfair, London

A Vertical Oasis

Ambitious and rooted in heritage, this ultra-thin tower designed by Spanish architectural firm RCR Arquitectes is being developed by Dubai-based Muraba