The Light Middle East Awards winners were announced yesterday evening at a prestigious ceremony at Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai. Attended by lighting professionals from around the world, the event recognised outstanding lighting projects regionally and internationally, celebrating the brightest minds in the industry.
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Light Middle East Awards
Every detail of this mushroom-inspired tower reflects Zaha Hadid's signature style. Imagine entering a world where architecture becomes art and every angle speaks of creativity and genius.
Project name
Pleurotus Tower
Architecture firm
studioedrisi & hourdesign.ir
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Visualization
Hamidreza Edrisi, Kolsoum Ali Taleshi
Principal architect
Hamidreza Edrisi, Kolsoum Ali Taleshi
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Interior designer Ekaterina Yakovenko was approached by a young and ambitious woman leading a dynamic lifestyle. In her free time from her business endeavors, this woman is an avid traveler, attends golf training sessions, and is constantly on the move.
Project name
An enchanting house with a bespoke quartzite fireplace in the Moscow suburbs
Architecture firm
Ekaterina Yakovenko
Location
Moscow suburbs, Russia
Photography
Sergey Krasyuk
Principal architect
Ekaterina Yakovenko
Design team
Style by Dasha Soboleva
Interior design
Ekaterina Yakovenko
Typology
Residential › House
Rezvan Yarhaghi: In the heart of Kashan, Iran, a captivating blend of tradition and modernity comes to life through the exquisite design of a minimalist home.
Project name
A Contemporary Iranian Minimalist Home Design in Kashan
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
SketchUp, Adobe AutoCad, Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Residential › House
The project reflects client’s requirement of classic yet contemporary house that oozes affluence. An elegant, simple yet daunting piece that is sure to attract attention sits boldly in a rectangular 1500 sq. ft. plot which is slightly angular on the rear side.
Architecture firm
Arch Triangle
Photography
Murtuza Gandhi
Principal architect
Abbas Pitolwala
Design team
Abdullah and Mustafa
Interior design
Mariya Kapadia
Civil engineer
Mohsin and Abdeali
Structural engineer
Ddime consultanat
Supervision
Amafhh Construction
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, V-ray
Construction
Amafhh Construction
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Metal and Glass
Typology
Residential › House
When the clients approached architects Juliana Silva and Amanda Mori to design this studio of just 26m², located in São Paulo, the initial idea was to carry out a renovation that would provide practicality and comfort so that it could be rented during the season.
Project name
#GOUP_MOBIONE
Architecture firm
Go Up Arquitetura
Location
R. Artur Prado, 489 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 01322-000, Brazil
Photography
Robson Figueiredo
Principal architect
Amanda Mori, Juliana Silva
Design team
Amanda Mori, Juliana Silva, Marina Cassiano, Denis Mignoli, Michele Taetti, Vitoria Alves, Pietra Pistori, Daniella Camargo, Pamela Soarez
Collaborators
HM Marcenaria, Portobello Mooca, Sardep Marmoraria, Telhanorte Imigrantes
Interior design
Go Up Arquitetura
Environmental & MEP engineering
Landscape
Go Up Arquitetura
Lighting
Go Up Arquitetura
Material
Planned furniture, vinil floor, tiles, matte wall paint
Construction
Go Up Arquitetura
Supervision
Go Up Arquitetura
Visualization
Go Up Arquitetura
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vray
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Pátio do Tijolo is a 24-room boutique hotel where the clean, minimalist style offers a calm refuge for today’s travelers. The design is centered around its shared spaces, including the plant-filled courtyard, kitchen and Loureiro salon, while opening up to the exterior, fostering interaction, the trading of ideas and experiences.
Written by
Pátio Do Tijolo
Photography
Courtesy of Pátio do Tijolo
The Zephyr House project emerged as a response to the contemporary demands of life and architecture, aiming to blend modern needs with elements drawn from historical architecture seamlessly. The goal is to make a substantial impact in curbing carbon footprint and energy consumption in buildings.
Project name
The Zephyr House
Architecture firm
Kalbod Design Studio
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Twinmotion, Adobe Photoshop
Design team
Mohamad Rahimizadeh, Shaghayegh Nemati, Hossein Roasae
Visualization
Ziba Baghban
Typology
Residential › House
Alphabeta Properties, a leader in innovative real estate development, is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated residential project, M77, located in the prestigious Meydan Avenue, Nad Al Sheba. This exclusive development marks a new era in luxury living, offering a limited number of meticulously crafted residences.
Written by
Alphabeta Properties
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Alphabeta Properties
The Shanghai Book City, referred to by netizens as the "Crystal Palace," officially reopened with a new look on October 28, 2023, after undergoing a two-year closure for renovations.
Project name
Renovation of Shanghai Book City
Architecture firm
Wutopia Lab
Location
Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Photography
CreatAR Images
Principal architect
YU Ting
Design team
LI Peng, FENG Zixiang, ZHANG Haoran, WANG Qiuyan, FENG Yanyan, ZHANG Danman, WANG Lei, XU Zijie
Collaborators
Early Project Manager: PU Shengrui. Late Project Manager: LI Hao. Design Consultation: MEEM HOUSE. Material Consultant: DING Ding, SUN Jing Construction Drawing Design: Shanghai Sanyi Architectural Design Co., Ltd. General Project Manager: GAO Dong. Architecture: ZHU Yumei, YE Xia, ZHANG Yu. Facade Detailing Unit: Shanghai Jieyu Architectural Design Co., Ltd. Facade Design: SU Xi, YE Kun. Soft Decoration Design: Jia Rui Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Soft Decoration Supplier: Suzhou Comfortable Furniture Co., Ltd. Signage Unit: Shanghai Saichi Sign Design Engineering Co., Ltd. Signage Supplier: Tanwai (Shanghai) Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. Featured: LU Yan. Construction Unit: Shanghai Xinhua Media Co., Ltd. Owner Team: LI Pengcheng, YIN Yixin, XU Saigang, ZhU Qi, DONG Jie
Design year
July 2021 - July 2022
Completion year
October 2023
Interior design
YU Bing, SHEN Rui, ZHANG Fang, YANG Yang
Landscape
ZHENG Zhicheng, WANG Can, GUO Yuqi, ZHANG Jin, YUAN Yuan
Structural engineer
HU Wenxiao
Environmental & MEP
MAO Yaqian, WANG Yiqin, XU Zhifeng, LIU Ning, YE Lin, SHI Jiaying
Lighting
ZHANG Chenlu, WEI Shiyu
Material
Fluorocarbon Paint Perforated Aluminum Panel, Prefabricated Organic Terrazzo, Prefabricated Inorganic Terrazzo, Golden Shell Marble, Jade, Copper-Plated Stainless Steel, Laminated Glass, Acrylic, Fireproof Board, Microcement, Black Titanium Stainless Steel, Wood Grain Transfer Printed Custom Bookshelves
Construction
Shanghai Construction Fifth Building Group Co., Ltd.
Typology
Commercial › Bookstore
