Middle east

 The Oman Pavilion at Expo 2020 is more than just a built structure—it is a powerful narrative brought to life through architecture, presented to the world. Expressing the Sultanate’s cultural identity, national aspirations, and future vision, the pavilion draws inspiration from the Luban (frankincense) tree, a symbol deeply rooted in Omani heritage. Caption For over 5,000 years, Omanis have harvested and traded frankincense, a precious resin revered for its use in incense and perfumes since ancient times. The pavilion offers visitors an immersive journey into this legacy, celebrating the expertise, craftsmanship, and innovation that have sustained this tradition across millennia.Designed in the organic form of the Lu... More

The proportions of the façade of “Jan” draw inspiration from the Tabatabaei and Broijerdi House in Kashan, an enduring architectural masterpiece that holds within its walls a timeless love story. In “Jan” just as divine love manifests in the harmony and delicacy of the human form the building breathes with the rhythm of light, coming alive during the day through an intricate play of illumination and bestowing radiance upon the night. Diman studio The interior architecture of “Jan” is a deeply personal interpretation by the designer rooted in Rumi’s philosophy of love. Structured along the three axes X, Y, and Z it embodies the presence of the beloved and the essence of love within the l... More

 The twin villa Muadh is located in the capital of Oman - Muscat. The architecture of the villa follows a minimal modern design style, incorporating a sleek and cleanaesthetic. The exterior façade is adorned with Carrara marble, giving it a luxurious and timeless appeal. Caption The ribbed oak wood adds warmth and natural beauty, while black metal elements add a touch of sophistication. The walls are painted in crisp white, providing a fresh and airy backdrop that allows the materials and architectural details to shine. Together, these carefully selected materials and finishes create a harmonious and contemporary living environment for the twin villa The interior of the twin villa seamlessly complements its minimal modern... More

+ One More is a newly opened Cross Fit Center in the capital of Oman, Muscat. As the saying goes that there is never a second chance to make a first impression, anyone who enters the spacious reception area gets fascinated with its stylish design and the cafe bar where no one would resist the inviting smell of coffee wafting into the room. The transition between the reception area with the cafe bar and the sports hall is smooth and designed in a zigzag shape, resembling the dynamic lighting.  Another gem is the retail supplement that offers a great range of products too.  That composition of spaces has been done in classy design with an industrial vibe. There are two separate Cross Fit halls for men and women with adjoined locker... More

Proving that elegant design can last forever, H2R worked on a diamond inspired fit out of Asma AlShaya, located inside of Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi. To showcase the high-end luxury jewellery and electric vintage watch store, H2R Design focused on making the displays and interiors work in harmony, with a brief to capture the niche collection of items and create a seamless transition into a sophisticated utopia.   Alex Jeffries With the inspiration for the design derivative of diamonds themselves, H2R used the raw, clean, and pure characteristics of the jewellery pieces to take visitors to the boutique store on an aesthetic discovery of earthy textures that are contrasted with the translucency and purity of the high-end display ite... More

Taking inspiration from the charm of lazy morning in the backyard, H2R Design have revealed their latest design project, Lazy Cat, a breakfast and brunch restaurant providing cozy comfort food located in Murouj, Kuwait. Caption A homegrown concept that started as a pop up, the brands first bricks and motar venue is dedicated to providing a distinctive dining experiences, embodying the esscene of relaxation, jazz, and serenity, inviting guests the opportunity to relax, unwind and start the day in the right way, amidst a captivating garden atmosphere. With a brief by leading restaurant operators Gastronomica to maintain the eclectric spirit of the orginal pop-up, whilst also balancing warmth, visual appeal, and cohesion, H2R Design com... More

The site for design is located in the capital of Qatar - Doha, in the Al-Mamoura district. The client, a young businesswoman and mother of four, dreamed of an exclusive project with a spa-retreat atmosphere, a house made of light beige stone and brushed black metal that would last for many years, with a large courtyard, a swimming pool and a waterfall. The main idea of the architectural solution is a combination of piers, ledges and niches between them. Architecture by RYMAR.studio – Maxim Rymar and Alexey Shangin The studio was faced with a difficult task to design a project for the reconstruction of facades, without the possibility of making any adjustments to the previously approved planning solution. Architecture by RYMAR... More

Mask Architects founders Öznur Pınar ÇER and Danilo PETTA have designed  " the artificial breathing palm modular structure system", " Oasys + System"  has one of ten winners of the ‘Cool Abu Dhabi Challenge ’, a global design competition between more than 1,570 participants from 67 countries. We have designed The ‘Oasys’ as an Oasis that is located in the middle of the city to our allocated space in which we will transform the space into a comfortable habitable area for the residents of Abu Dhabi. We see and realise the need for such measures to be taken to create such spaces in our developing societies. As Abu Dhabi seeks to grow its vibrant and diverse city, it can be seen that it has growing... More

Located on the coast of the Red Sea, Jeddah is the second-largest city of the country that has become the crossroads of many commercial flows over the last years: Saudi Arabia. Here, surrounded by desert dunes and beaches caressed by turquoise water, one may find dream homes expressing all the culture and charm of the Middle East.               Oriental charm and top quality ceramic material meet in a residential complex in Jeddah. In particular the changes in color of the Trace collection by Ceramiche Caesar have been chosen for the floor and cladding of the outdoor swimming pools in a complex of four guest villas designed by UDG (Urban Design Group)... More

This sustainable mixed-use community combines office and residential; hotel, retail and entertainment space, creating an urban network readily responsive to people's needs. Nine experiential zones lead to various water features, urban attractions, and green elements. More