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04/11/2024

At the 2024 Restaurant and Bar Awards, Esca Cueva was awarded the ‘Standalone - Category Winner’ prize, placing it among the world’s top design destinations.

Egyptian architect Mohamed Badie sculpts a restaurant that merges organic geometry with the elegance of the human body.

03/11/2024

Housed within a historic building that resonates with echoes of the past, Camel Step Coffee Roaster embodies the vision of Saudi-based multidisciplinary artist Faris Alosaimi, seamlessly blending heritage, local context, and a modern brutalist aesthetic.

📸 Mansor Alsofi

Faris Alosaimi’s design of the Camel Step Roaster chants a symphonic blend of contextual heritage and rugged modernism.

02/11/2024

Founded in 2016 by Asmaa Khedr, AK Interior Scapes aims to turn clients' wishes into reality by translating their thoughts into meaningful concepts. The team manages the entire process, from initial design to implementation, paying careful attention to every detail along the way.

📷 ak interior scapes

Established in 2016, AK Interior offers a diverse portfolio that includes design, implementation and furniture supply.

01/11/2024

When it comes to investing in property, securing your family’s future and elevating your lifestyle, few real estate markets in the world compare to London. Founded in 2013, Vanquish Real Estate London has solidified its reputation as the ultimate one-stop shop for premium real estate services. Whether you’re looking for a sleek city apartment, a family home or an investment opportunity, Vanquish provides a full suite of services, with a focus on creating personalised experiences.

Vanquish comes to Egypt, offering an exclusive one-stop service for securing London properties.

31/10/2024

Radiating atop of a travertine plinth is Rawda Radiance, a private villa in Al Rawda, Kuwait designed by the award-winning Kuwaiti firm Studio Toggle. The plinth extends seamlessly into the landscape of the villa that spans over 750 square metres, bathed in travertine from the outside in.

📸 Gijo Paul George

Designed by the award winning Kuwaiti Studio Toggle, the villa resonates with timeless design principles.

30/10/2024

A year ago, we discovered Egyptian-Danish architect and designer Salem Charabi, known for his poetic exploration of culture, nature, and space. His pieces, like the Butterfly Chair, are both minimalistic and deeply meaningful.

The Egyptian-Danish architect shares insights into his design process, and how nature and culture shape his work.

29/10/2024

The {M} is a digital antique store created to curate a selection of vintage artefacts sourced primarily across Egypt. From Murano champagne buckets to French pine chairs, every piece holds a story that goes beyond its physical appearance.

📸 The {M}

Dive into The Mob Collective’s latest digital antique store where curated treasures celebrate timeless craftsmanship.

22/10/2024

Amid the timeless streets of Kairouan is The Great Mosque, with its towering minaret and the silent strength of its courtyard. What hidden tales of survival, ruin, and rebirth lie within its ancient walls?

From conquest to rebirth, the Great Mosque of Kairouan is a timeless symbol of faith, endurance and architectural brilliance.

21/10/2024

Knana is a homegrown homeware brand offering a curated selection that spans from tableware and accessories to bed linens, all infused with an Egyptian twist and available for same day delivery in Cairo on the .

📸 Knana

Two sisters find inspiration in the old term ‘Knana’, and strive to preserve Egypt’s rich art legacy with a modern twist.

20/10/2024

With over 25 years of experience, Dafa introduces its next generation of central heating systems. Their comprehensive solutions encompass everything from radiators and underfloor heating to solar hot water systems and heated pools, catering to all your heating needs.

📸 Dafa

Offering full-home warmth, their comprehensive solutions include underfloor heating, solar hot water and heated pools.

19/10/2024

Internationally renowned architect Tadao Ando, a recipient of multiple prestigious awards, unveils the design and concept for Dubai’s Armani Beach Residences. Set for completion by the end of 2026, the development is nestled on Palm Jumeirah’s artificial islands boasting stunning ocean views framed by the Arabian Gulf’s skyline.

The design embodies Giorgio Armani’s Italian finesse with the simplicity of a Japanese-inspired geometry.

18/10/2024

Founded in Kuwait in 1974 by the current owner’s great grandfather Mohamed Younes, The Nile Company for Marble and Granite relocated to Egypt in 1978. Today, this family business is proudly managed by Mohamed Younes, continuing the legacy of his father and grandfather before him.

From granite installation to marble restoration, The Nile Company for Marble and Granite offers a full range of services.

17/10/2024

In a rare fusion of contemporary artistry and traditional craftsmanship, Kahhal 1871 has teamed up with Art D’Egypte to unveil ‘153 to Eternity’.

Four renowned artists, featured by Art D’Egyte, merge their visions with the weavers to create art you can live with.

13/10/2024

Amidst the crowded confines of modern city life, Tehran-based Rooydaad Architects have introduced a breath of fresh air with the design of The Paakat Residence in Isfahan, Iran.

📸 Arash Ashornia

Defying conventional living spaces, this residence is white on the outside, blue on the inside.

10/10/2024

Known as “the Pearl of the Desert,” Ghadamès was once the location of a Roman garrison, established in 19 BC. Today, it remains one of the oldest pre-Saharan cities, exemplifying the beauty of traditional domestic architecture.

Still intact to this day, this city interweaves palm groves and embodies traditional domestic architecture.

09/10/2024

A palace built in fragments, tangled in power and history, has become one of Marrakech’s most recognizable attractions.

08/10/2024

Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay opens with 55 suites and villas.

08/10/2024

Under the theme ‘Exploring Faith Through Art and Culture,’ the Islamic Arts Biennale seeks to explore how faith is experienced, expressed, and celebrated in its second edition, which runs from January 25 to May 25, 2025. This edition aims to foster dialogue and deepen the understanding of cultural and spiritual significance across various eras and regions.

📸 Diriyah Biennale Foundation

From January 25 to May 25, the second edition aims to explore how faith is experienced through art, culture, and nature.

07/10/2024

The 170-metre-tall skyscraper was designed to blend innovation with the rich heritage of Baghdad echoing Zaha Hadid’s vision of the city’s resilience.

Commissioned in 2010, The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) headquarters is poised to be the second tallest in all of Iraq.

04/10/2024

Within the mausoleum, tucked behind the largest ‘iwan’, the call to prayer becomes even more of a transcendent moment, resonating with a clarity and ethereal quality that enhances the spiritual experience.

While the mosque’s architecture captures attention, it’s within the mausoleum where acoustic wonders truly shine.

03/10/2024

Running from October 3rd to 12th, the third edition of Film My Design - a Cairo-based film festival dedicated to documenting the journeys of design—explores this theme with a focus on ‘Designing Our Lives for a Better Future’ at Zawya Cinema in Downtown Cairo.

Explore how Film My Design 2024 weaves human values into design and cinema, spotlighting creative futures and diverse perspectives.

02/10/2024

It’s not every day you get to witness a composed collision of art and design, but Villa Magenta’s latest exhibition in Heliopolis, ‘Through Her Eyes’, delivers exactly that. In collaboration with Gallotti & Radice, the iconic Italian furniture brand, and Le LAB, Egypt’s leading collectible design gallery, the exhibition redefines how we experience both furniture and art.

With its century-old architecture, the villa hosts Silvia Gallotti’s collaboration with Rasheed Kamel in Heliopolis.

01/10/2024

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) headquarters, designed by the late Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid and London-based Patrick Schumacher, the principal architect of Zaha Hadid Architects, is set to be the tallest building in Baghdad and the second tallest in all of Iraq. The 170-metre-tall skyscraper was designed to blend innovation with the rich heritage of Baghdad echoing Zaha Hadid’s vision of the city’s resilience.

📸 Zaha Hadid Architects

Commissioned in 2010, The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) headquarters is poised to be the second tallest in all of Iraq.

30/09/2024

In Cairo’s bustling creative scene, The Design Avenue stands out by bringing something to the table that many design studios dream of – true diversity.

Four partners, four perspectives, and a summer of standout projects that redefine how we see Egyptian design.