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The Awards
Celebrating the creative best and foremost from the region's design and architecture industry, the annual Design Middle East Awards will honour the year's top architects, designers, projects, and firms.
The award ceremony with various categories will strive to recognise the individual excellence, company strengths, and project success. The awards presentation will take place at a five star venue followed by the ceremony and gala dinner. It’s an event to rejoice, network, and celebrate the deserving talent. Winner receives a commemorative trophy, extensive print and online coverage in the Design Middle East.
Nominate now, to stand a chance to win at the Design Middle East Awards 2023.
Highlights from Design Middle East Awards 2022
The Design Middle East Awards 2022 took place on 11 November 2022
PROJECT AWARDS
BEST RETAIL PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
COMMERCIAL PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
DESIGN EDUCATION
OF THE YEAR
LANDSCAPE PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
LIGHTING PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
INNOVATION IN
DESIGN
AWARD
HEALTHCARE
PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
SUSTAINABLE PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
INTERIOR FIT-OUT PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
REFURBISHMENT PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE YEAR
MASTER PLAN
OF THE YEAR
BEST FUTURE
PROJECT
DESIGN & BUILD PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
CULTURAL PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
BEST INDEPENDENT
SHOWROOM (KITCHEN)
BEST INDEPENDENT
SHOWROOM (BATHROOM)
RESTAURANT DESIGN
OF THE YEAR
BAR DESIGN
OF THE YEAR
WELLBEING PROJECT
OF THE YEAR
INSTALLATION DESIGN
OF THE YEAR
HOSPITALITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR (HOTELS)
COMPANY AWARDS
ARCHITECTURE FIRM
OF THE YEAR
INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM
OF THE YEAR
FIT-OUT FIRM
OF THE YEAR
DECOR RETAILER
OF THE YEAR
BOUTIQUE FIRM
OF THE YEAR
SPECIALISED MANUFACTURER
OF THE YEAR
BEST WORKPLACE
OF THE YEAR
BEST RETAIL LIGHTING SUPPLIER
OF THE YEAR
BEST LIGHTING COMPANY
OF THE YEAR
EXCELLENCE IN
HEALTH & SAFETY (FIT-OUT)
DOOR SPECIALIST
OF THE YEAR
HOMEGROWN FURNITURE BRAND OF THE YEAR
BRAND OF THE YEAR-
PAINTS
TECH-SAVVY FIRM
OF THE YEAR
BEST CONSULTANCY FIRM OF THE YEAR
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
INTERIOR DESIGNER
OF THE YEAR
ARCHITECT
OF THE YEAR
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
PROJECT MANAGER
OF THE YEAR
CEO
OF THE YEAR
FIT-OUT LEADER
OF THE YEAR
FIT-OUT PROJECT MANAGER
OF THE YEAR
EMERGING ARCHITECT
OF THE YEAR
EMERGING INTERIOR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR
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Elnaz Taghaddos
Co-Founder
E plus A Atelier
For over a decade, Elnaz Taghaddos has completed various projects in the UAE, Canada, and Iran. elnaz's unrivalled vision for space design and craftsmanship enables her to create one-of-a-kind settings for her clientele. She is well-known for her art consultations and has a natural understanding of the interaction between different locations and effective planning. She is motivated by the nuances of natural hue and the organic curves found in nature. She appreciates seeing nuances in planters outside cafés and in urban surroundings. As a contemplative leader, she encourages her team to be disruptive and to try new things.
Elliot Barron
Partner
No Grey Area
Elliot Barron is a dedicated professional with an incredible 15 years of expertise in the UAE industry. Elliot has excelled in offering exceptional interior solutions in the fields of lighting, acoustics, interior finishes, and stretch fabrics as a Partner at No Grey Area for the past 8 years.
With a deep-rooted passion for the interiors market having worked in commercial furniture, technical fabrics, event structures and real estate, Elliot thrives on collaborating with the design community to bring their visions to life. His extensive expertise and a keen eye for detail have positioned him as a trusted expert in the industry, making meaningful contributions and lasting relationships. In every venture, Elliot is committed to delivering excellence and shaping inspiring spaces that resonate with both functionality and aesthetics.
DAVID T'KINT
FOUNDER
DAVID TKINT
David has been designing luxury and lifestyle hotels for some of the top international hospitality brands for the past 20 years and does not consider himself to have a specific design style; rather, he uses his knowledge to transform the brand and developer's vision into reality. He has designed unique and innovative interiors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and China.
Prior experience includes working with Jean-Michel Gathy in Kuala Lumpur and Didier Lefort in Paris. David has lately established a new studio that is not confined by geographical limitations and focuses on luxury hotels and lifestyle properties. His goal is to deliver exceptional service while participating in each project to make it unique.
Rabih Geha
Founder
Rabin Geha Architects
Rabih Geha founded the award-winning firm Rabih Geha Architects.
He received his B.A. in Architecture from the American University of Beirut and his master’s degree from the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle in Paris.
Rabin founded l’Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts in 2006, where he mentors Lebanon’s next generation of interior architects through experimentation and research.
He worked with Rudy Ricciotti in Marseilles and French architect Odile Decq in Paris before returning to Beirut.
He is well-known for his signature blend of unexpected and authentic spaces, and he is credited with redefining the nightlife experience in Beirut and Dubai with projects like Uberhaus, Off&On, B018 Dubai, and February 30 Dubai. He expanded his practice to the UAE in 2021, opening offices in the Dubai Design District to service his growing portfolio of GCC projects.
His recent projects include Burger Boutique in KSA, Milk Bun in Doha, Parasol in Lebanon, and many more.
RANIA M HAMED
Founder
VSHD Design
Interior architect Rania M Hamed, founder of multiple award-winning boutique firm VSHD Design based in Dubai, is known for her innovative interiors and outstanding quality designs. Rain ensures her visualisations are not trend-led but synonymous with timelessness and longevity.
Rani's projects are based on strong design concepts and great attention to detail. Transforming the space through the creative use of light ensures both functional living and working spaces throughout her designs. Hamed is fascinated by the challenge of integrating traditional culture and technique into contemporary design and strives to introduce this dichotomy in her work.
VSHD Design specialises in both residential and commercial space and has completed projects across the world, from Florida to London, Cairo, Amman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
SPONSORSHIP
PLATINUM ALLY
- Onsite product branding
- Placement of logo on all the event’s marketing collaterals preceding the event
- Placement of logo in event email shots to the Design Middle East mailing list
- Mentions in press releases and subsequent published materials, including pre- and post-event
- coverage to be featured online and dispersed via relevant social media, and pre- and post-event coverage in print
- Social media Platinum Ally placement
- Placement of logo on event print and digital invitations as platinum sponsor
- Placement of logo on event site branding as platinum sponsor
- Ally seating affords two full tables for the Platinum Ally that will accommodate 8 guests
- Video footage and imagery of the event released for promotional usage
- 6 full print pages to be used at your discretion within a period of six months in any edition of Design Middle East
GOLD ALLY
- Placement of logo on all the event’s marketing collaterals preceding the event by 1 months
- Placement of logo in event email shots to the Design Middle East mailing list
- Mentions in press releases and subsequent published materials, including pre- and post-event coverage to be featured online and dispersed via relevant social media, and pre- and post-event coverage in print
- Social media placement mentions on Design Middle East platforms
- Placement of logo on event print and digital invitations as Gold Sponsor
- Placement of logo on event site branding as Gold Sponsor
- Ally seating affords one full table for the Gold Ally that will accommodate 4 guests
- Video footage and imagery of the event released for promotional usage
- 4 Full print pages in Hotel News to be used at your discretion within a period of 4 months in any edition of Design Middle East
SILVER ALLY
- Placement of logo on all the event’s marketing collaterals preceding the event by 1 months
- Mentions in press releases and subsequent published materials, including pre and post-event coverage to be featured online and dispersed via relevant social media, and pre- and post-event coverage in print
- Placement of logo on event print and digital invitations as Silver sponsor
- Placement of logo on event site branding as Silver sponsor
- Ally seating affords one full table for the Silver Ally that will accommodate 4 guest
- Video footage and imagery of the event released for promotional usage
- 3 Full print pages in Hotel News to be used at your discretion within a period of 3 months in any edition of Design Middle East
CATEGORY ALLY
- Placement of logo on all the event’s marketing collaterals preceding the event
- Mentions in press releases and subsequent published materials, including pre and post-event coverage to be featured online and dispersed via relevant social media, and pre- and post-event coverage in print
- Placement of logo on event print and digital invitations as a category sponsor
- Placement of logo on event site branding as a category sponsor
- Ally seating affords one full table for the Silver Ally that will accommodate 4 guests
- Video footage and imagery of the event released for promotional usage
- 1 Full print page in Hotel News to be used at your discretion within any edition of Design Middle East
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DESIGN MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2022
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