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RESTAURANT DESIGN
AT ITS VERY BEST
Cooking up a storm
THE REGIONS LEADING
KITCHEN SUPPLIERS
COOL kitchens
KEY TRENDS, LEADING SUPPLIERS AND INSPIRING
EXAMPLES OF RESTAURANT DESIGN
IlBagnoAlessi One (sanitary ware, bath tubs, shower enclosure and furniture)
is produced and distributed by Laufen Bathrooms under License of Alessi Spa Italy
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CONTENTS
January 2011
VOLUME 7 ISSUE 1
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DESIGN UPDATE
TRENDS
Daniel During on the evolution
of restaurant design.
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PROFILE
Introducing G Style.
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DESIGNER Q&A
CID speaks to Trisha Wilson
of Wilson Associates about
corporate social responsibility
and the challenges of being a
small business owner.
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CASE STUDY
After ten years, the lobby of the
Moevenpick Bur Dubai was in
desperate need of a refresh.
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CASE STUDY
The newest Jamies Italian
restaurant is brimming with
quirky design features.
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FEATURE
Orlando Crowcroft meets
cybertect James Law.
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FEATURE
A look at how home automation
technology is taking the desire to
personalise to a whole new level.
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PRODUCTS
New products on the market.
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CONTRACTS
Contract tenders in the region,
by Ventures Middle East.
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OPINION
By Indu Varanasi of IR Design.
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COMMENT
Jamies Italian
RESTAURANT DESIGN
AT ITS VERY BEST
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Jamies Italian.
Cooking up a storm
THE REGIONS LEADING
KITCHEN SUPPLIERS
COOL kitchens
KEY TRENDS, LEADING SUPPLIERS AND INSPIRING
EXAMPLES OF RESTAURANT DESIGN
DESIGN UPDATE
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Philips challenges
conventional
hospitality industry
MORE CAN BE DONE, SAYS ROGIER VAN DER HEIDE
UAE: Rogier van der Heide, chief
design ofjcer of Philips Lighting,
has challenged the hospitality
industry to become more sustainable, claiming that hospitality,
along with retail, remain the most
conventional when it comes to
the uptake of new technologies.
By dejnition, hospitality is
not sustainable at all, once you
take into account what it takes
to get to the hotel, by train, by
plane, or by car. But if you look at
the actual hotel, you can do a lot
there beyond the little card in
your bathroom that says put your
towels on the koor when you want
them to be washed. You can do far
more substantial stuff.
I havent really seen hotels
being innovative like that, in terms
of harnessing daylight and bringing it into the space, for example.
Corridors are still very dark and
in most hotel rooms, the lighting
is halogen. If youre lucky they
replace it with kuorescent, said
van der Heide.
As the former global leader of
Arup Lighting, and a lighting designer that has worked on projects
such as The Yas Hotel, Sheikh
Zayed Bridge and the Birds Nest
in China, van der Heide has been
a pioneer of LED solutions for ten
years. They gave me the freedom
to design what I had in my mind,
he said. [With LEDs], we see all
kinds of new form factors that
were not possible before.
The architect has greater
freedom because if we do the right
thing with LEDs, then we unlock
the design potential of the architect, and that is our ambition.
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Timeless design
SUPERIOR MATERIALS AND BESPOKE DESIGN
ABOUND IN DUBAIS NEW ROLEX TOWER
UAE: James Clars Soundwave
sits at the heart of the striking
new Rolex Tower on Dubais
Sheikh Zayed Road.
A bespoke piece by the Dubaibased artist, the 7m-long stainless steel structure represents
the actual waveform of a human
voice saying Rolex Tower. The
piece is suspended 2.5m above
the lobby of the new building,
and sets the tone for a customdesigned interior that is brimming with superior materials and
advanced technologies.
Residents can enjoy IP television and video on demand,
complemented by high-speed
wireless internet access, while
businesses in the Rolex Tower
will make use of keyless entry
and controlled floor access.
Our mandate was to achieve
the highest levels of distinction
from both a residential and
commercial perspective, and
to create a benchmark for our
portfolio of turnkey properties,
said Abdallah Yabroudi, CEO of
the Dubai Contracting Company
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No house will ever meet all expectations. But there is a room that will.
TRENDS
Restaurant design
trends: 1990s to date
BY DANIEL DURING, PRINCIPAL AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, THOMAS KLEIN INTERNATIONAL
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TRENDS
become complacent about our customers, our industry and our product. Or
are we just fearful of taking a risk in
these uncertain times? That would
truly be odd since the best art and
innovation tends to stem from difjcult
times times when we seek to reconnect with values.
Remaining with the group of restaurants I mentioned earlier. They offer
similar experiences in terms of service
and product, but where they could
make an impact is in the design differential. From the hotel sector, we can
see how design has leveraged projtability so it is not all about ethic
or aesthetic.
I believe that a designer is an artist,
and it should be their responsibility to
introduce and seduce a society with
the new and the unimaginable.
At no time in history have we had
such a global explosion of design
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PROFILE
G Style
W H O?
G Style is a manufacturer of stainless
steel products for the bathroom. The
company creates products in the following
areas: bathroom accessories, mirrors,
water screening elements, bathroom
equipment for the disabled, and public
washroom equipment.
The company was established in 1968
and since day one has been committed to
producing cost-effective bathroom accessories of the highest quality, durability
and ergonomic standards.
The company currently holds a leading
position on the market, with customers in
Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Our products can be found in more than
3,500 hotels, residential buildings, cruise
ships and commercial complexes.
US P S ?
The philosophy of our brand is to convert
all our experience and knowledge into
high-quality products for the bathroom. To
achieve this goal we use only the highest
quality AISI 304 stainless steel and we
design product lines for both classic
and modern environments.
The accomplishment of this goal is crystal
clear to our customers, as all stainless
steel products or product parts are
covered by a 25-year warranty against
corrosion and defects in craftsmanship.
Our design team, in collaboration with
design jrms around the world, is on a
continuous search for new product lines
that can meet current trends but, at the
same time, can stand the test of time.
This is our strategy.
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P H I L OS O P H Y ?
We jrst look at the safety, ergonomics and
durability of the products and then we try to
link these to fashion. It is our philosophy to
create products that protect your investment,
are durable, maintenance free and safe to
use. All of our products are manufactured in
our own factory. Most of the components are
produced in-house so that we can maintain
quality levels. Our basic raw material is stainless steel AISI 304 in tubes, bars and sheets.
Production is divided into jve sectors: tube
processing, bars processing, sheet processing, surface treatment and assembly.
CO L L E C T I O N S ?
We have organised our products into jve
collections, covering all aspects of the bathroom. Each collection is divided into various
product ranges, so that you can easily choose
the design and feel that suits your needs.
The bathroom accessories collection features
a complete range of bathroom accessories,
available in a total of eight ranges to suit both
classic and modern design environments.
The mirrors collection is made from 5mm
crystal and AISI 304 stainless steel. There are
jve ranges, in a variety of dimensions and
designs, as well as mirror heaters that can be
installed to keep the mirrors dry.
Our water screening elements offer complete
solutions for the division of the bath or shower area. Designed to keep the rest of the room
dry, the range features bath screens, made of
8mm security crystal, and a mounting system
of AISI 304 stainless steel.
We also offer a complete range of bathroom
equipment especially designed for disabled
and elderly people. These products are
manufactured from AISI 304 stainless steel
with a mounting system that can support up
to 400kg. Finally, we have a complete range
of heavy duty equipment for the
public washroom.
CO N TAC T ?
G Direct, Ofjce 310, Business Centre II,
RAK Free Trade Zone, PO Box 16170, Ras
Al Khaimah, UAE; Tel: +971 (0)7 204 6570;
Email: sales.me@gstyle.com;
Website: www.gstyle.com.
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The lobby at the
Grand Hyatt
Shenzhen.
2&3
The grand deluxe
suite and penthouse
at the Grand Hyatt
Shenzhen.
he Wilson Foundation,
established by Trisha
Wilson to address the
needs of disadvantaged
and underserved children
in South Africa, has raised a whopping
$2.5 million since its launch in 1997
no mean feat for a woman who started
her career selling mattresses in a
department store in Dallas, Texas.
She went on, of course, to design
some of the most iconic hotels in the
world. The president and CEO of Wilson
Associates has worked on projects
such as The Palace of the Lost City at
Sun City in South Africa, the Atlantis
Hotel & Casino on Paradise Island in
the Bahamas, Caesars Palace in Las
Vegas, the MGM Grand in Connecticut,
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4
The Aqua Spa
Suite at the Four
Seasons Hong Kong.
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The Blue Bar at
the Four Seasons
Hong Kong.
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Hilton Beijing
Wangfujing.
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A deluxe twin
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The Wilson
Foundation focuses
its efforts on the
Limpopo Province.
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The Hope Bracelet.
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PENTHOUSE
FINLAY
PENTHOUSE
DONATELLO
GRACE
SARASI-ELLISE
Making an
entrance
Images by Lester Ali
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The lobby has
been given a more
homely feel.
2&3
The reception
desk was moved.
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4,5&6
Furniture was
reupholstered.
7
The colour
palette is
light and fresh.
8
Lighting was revisited.
9&10
A large
central staircase
dominates.
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The lobby now
features a
juice bar.
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The lobby
restaurant has also
been revamped.
13&14
The retail area and
business centre
were consolidated.
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travellers once quite diverse are converging. According to Barker, both are
essentially looking for the same things:
personalised service, friendly people, a
good bed, nice linen, good towels, wi-j
and a convenient location.
In the old days, you had to have this
big business centre with secretarial
services and whatever else. And the
guestroom had to be very functional for
the businessman. Now all the businessman really needs is wi-j and broadband
connectivity. And thats what the leisure
customer wants too, because they want
to stay connected.
For Design Work Portfolio, one of the
greatest challenges with this project
was the restricted budget, which dictated that many original features had to
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A Jamies ice cream
van greets diners.
2&4
The Scooter Wall
features a selection
of individual
scooter headlights.
3
The restaurant
can cater
for 250 covers.
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A LENGTHY PROCESS
ZONING OUT
The Blacksheep team was eager to
ensure that while the restaurant offered
a selection of different seating areas,
each zone offered strong sight lines and
areas of interest. Bespoke booth seating is complemented by freestanding
furniture, including the Omkstack and
Tolix chairs.
The latter is a signature item from
earlier outlets, but in the Westjeld venue was used in different colourways,
from galvanised and stainless steel for
5
The restaurant
is located in the
Westjeld London
Shopping Centre.
6&7
The Market Place
features a retail area.
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8&9
The restaurant is
buzzy, stylish
and warm.
10,11&12
Quirky design
features have even
made their way into
the bathrooms.
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While the site of the restaurant presented many advantages and allowed
for a unique and multi-faceted design, it
also came with its fair share of challenges. When the centre was jrst planned,
this space had been designated for use
as a crche and therefore had only a
small faade and little in the way of services and certainly not enough water
or drainage to run a restaurant with its
own boilers and pasta machine, explained Jordan Little, another member
of the Blacksheep team.
But the great thing about the site is
that it sits above the Westjeld library
as part of a standalone building. As a
result, its both away from other restaurants and also located on a corner with
highly visible approaches.
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believes that it is not just our buildings that have to change in the 21st
century, it is our cities and our very
way of life which need to be considered by architects and designers.
Cities should no longer be thought of
as satellites, sub-divided by districts
and buildings, but as part of an intelligent network from the mirror that
watches your weight, to the building
with its own eco-system.
Contemporary cities are very
outdated things, Law explained.
They are made out of concrete, steel
and glass. They have trafjc jams, and
theyre not energy efjcient. They have
a lot of social and political problems.
We have these really incredibly
huge challenges to face climate
change, natural disasters, growing
population, lack of food supply and
we need to create something new for
the world, something more efjcient,
something different.
It is our responsibility, as the
designers and engineers of the future,
to really look at the whole thing in a
different light and move forward.
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James Law
considers himself
as a cybertect, and
believes that cities,
and the way that
people live in them,
needs to change.
4&5
The Technosphere.
6,7&8
Laws intelligent
mirror helps its
owners keep jt,
surf the web and
stay in touch
with friends.
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The Pad,
Abu Dhabi.
10&11
Law sees his
buildings as
super green
devices.
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ROOM TO GROW
The growing popularity of interior automation is particularly evident in the
hospitality industry, where the uptake
of technology is growing rapidly.
BLIND SPOT
Somfy offers motorisation and
automation solutions for all kinds of
interior window coverings: from traditional curtains and screens to a range
of blinds. The automation of curtains
and blinds is moving from being
optional to becoming standard, said
Malek Skaff, Somfy Gulf BU manager.
Somfy has launched a rack of new
products in recent months, including
Glydea, a new range of motorised curtain tracks; Oximo Wirefree, a range
of autonomous rolling shutters with a
motor that uses solar power; and Telis
16 RTS, a hand-held remote control
that has 16 channels and can control
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VDAs Micromaster
System can be
used anywhere.
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5,6&7
Al Mazroui ICAS has
launched a host of
new products.
NE W LE A SE ON LIFE
Home automation suppliers are
conscious of the fact that they provide
more than just technology they are
selling a way of life.
At Archimedia, we are not selling
a system. Rather, we are selling a lifestyle and, as such, it is important to 10
us
that this lifestyle enhances the ways
in which our customers interact with
their homes, said Omar Hikal, CEO of
Archimedia, a supplier of automation
and entertainment solutions ranging
from compact audio solutions and
fully-customised home cinemas to
complete home automation systems.
We dedicate ourselves unwaveringly to understanding what an enhanced
lifestyle means to each individual
client. This means that we get to know
him or her and their respective families at a personal level. We invest the
time in learning about their likes and
dislikes, their preferred environment
and their daily habits.
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Gaggenau
CID catches up with Vinoth Krishna, sales
director, Gaggenau.
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Eggersmann
By Calum Stewart, group sales and
marketing director, Sanipex Group.
Recent developments?
Eggersmann is always looking for ways
to incorporate trends and design innovations into its kitchens. It has recently
taken modern design to the next level
with its UNIQUE collection, which
features furniture designs with granite,
marble, quartz and steel jnishes.
Recently gaining FSC certijcation, Eggersmann is proud of its eco-conscious
designs and has developed the largest
collection of engineered wood veneers,
lacquer jnishes in high-gloss, and
textured and matt jnishes.
Bagno Design
Recent developments?
Sanipex Group now offers an extremely
durable option, having become a
partner with the German sink leader
Schock. Around 80% of the material
used in Schock sinks is quartz, the
hardest constituent of granite. The
granite used is combined with highgrade acrylic to produce a hardened
composite material that is resistant to
cracks and dirt and also responsible
for the long life of the sinks. Sanipex
Group also launched www.bagnohotel
online.com, offering a new level of
service and efjciency. Bagno Hotel is a
one stop shop for complete and immediate online bathroom solutions.
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KITCHENS
& beyond/
Poggenpohl
By Arturo Manso, managing director.
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Recent developments?
Our Dubai showroom was reopened in
March 2010, displaying innovative and
state-of-the-art design. Our second UAE
showroom is due to open in February.
Our latest concept, +ARTESIO, will be
available worldwide in 2011. It was
developed jointly by architect Hadi
Teherani and Poggenpohl. Architectural
design elements demonstrate the
fusion between the kitchen and living
environment, whilst embracing new
technology. We have an entirely new
innovative interior jttings system with
aluminium drawers, available for all
kitchens in 2011. K+B will be amongst
the jrst worldwide to display this
innovative product.
Recent developments?
We have developed a new and unique
range of IPM (Intelligent Power
Management) products that have
been created specijcally for upcoming
residential projects in the UAE. The
GCC is the jrst region in the world
where we are introducing IPM products.
Power supplies in some localities limit
the usage capacity of many cooking
appliances, and expend more energy
while theyre running. IPM solutions not
only ensure customers are getting the
best use of the power they have in their
apartments, but conserving energy and
helping the environment too. The IPM
solutions incorporate monitoring and
regulation of power, current limiting as
well as load distribution.
Teka
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By Ahmed A. Sultan, business development manager, Finasi .
details make the difference; they dejne uniqueness and create exclusive
solutions with added value.
For the jrst point, the complexity of
contemporary domestic spaces is
getting bigger and bigger, with multipurpose rooms designed to converge
multiple uses now the norm.
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BELLE
Designed by Bruna Rapisarda,
Belle was inspired by a study of
the rotation of several elliptical
shapes. The collection consists
of a hanger, towel bar and paper
holder made of a special alloy
of aluminium and zinc, with a
glossy chrome jnish.
Meanwhile, toilet brushes,
soap dishes, soap dispensers
and brush holders are made
of velvet synthetic resin, a
non-porous material made of
aluminium trihidrate.
COSMIC
+34 938 654 277
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KUDLIK
Ice-white and bell-shaped,
Kudlik, the new hanging light
collection from Axo Light, is
inspired by the Inuit and their
igloos. Designed by Manuel Vivian, the Kudlik collection is made
of etched white blown glass with
a white-painted metal frame. It
is available in two sizes: 35cm
and 50cm in diameter.
AXO LIGHT
+39 41 584 5193
www.axolight.it
LG
DOUBLE
Sand & Birch Design Studio
has unveiled its latest
creation, Double. A chaise
longue in the shape of a bone,
with leather stitching along
www.sandbirch.com
LG ELECTRONICS
+971 (0)4 334 4930
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TATOO
Ceramica Cielo is promoting
a number of new products
that highlight the brands
highly experimental attitude.
Amongst these are Tatoo by
Karim Rashid, a new collection
TECKELL
The Teckell Collection is B Lab
Italias high-end reinterpretation of table football. B Lab
worked with Adriano Design
to give new life to the popular
game. Most recently, the company unveiled Gold Teckell,
table football embellished
ZIG ZAG
Kettals Zig Zag collection
is inspired by the strength,
richness and energy of jre.
Designed by Emiliana Design
Studio, the collection features
braided outdoor kowerpot
holders, comfortable poufs,
porcelain oil lamps and tables
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BLENDZ SCULPTURES
Mz Designs has launched
Blendz Sculptures, wall art made
from laser-cut metal. Each Blendz
Sculpture is composed of a
series of panels that interface in
geometric or curvi-linear patterns
to create a singular work of art.
Standard Blendz Sculptures
measure a minimum 4ft by 6ft
and are fabricated from solid core
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ABSOLUTE CL ASSIC
Scavolini is offering its Absolute
Classic kitchen in three different
stylistic identities: Baccarat,)
for an international jet set
kitchen, Grand Relais for the
elegant atmosphere of a country
estate, and Long Island, which
recalls the elegant kitchens of
seaside villas. Baccarat features
sophisticated pillar fronts,
gloss-lacquered finishes on the
doors, and exquisite details like
bevelled glass, figured glazing,
metal and brass inserts, metal
and methacrylate handles and
striking boiserie panels. Other
striking features include neoclassical mouldings, 15cm-wide
strip units, narrow plinths and
brass and steel trims which
give added personality to the
cornices and work-tops.
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+971 (0)4 269 1003
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Project under
construction
Mixed Use
Al Zamami Consultant
17
Project under
construction
Educational
Facilities
Al Zamami Consultants
13
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
Al Hamra Tower
Al Jazeera Consultants
241
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
Projacs/PACE/HOK
375
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
Option One
Not Appointed
16 - 30
Residential
Buildings
In House
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
16 - 30
Project under
construction
Others
2.5 - 15
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
16 - 30
Project under
construction
Mixed Use
Warehouse at Shuwaikh
Abdulrahman Al Bahar
Contracting
2.5 - 15
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
PAAFR/KCMCC
Projacs/Gulf Consult
124
Project under
construction
Recreational
Facilities
45
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
KEO International
Not Appointed
200
Commercial
Buildings
BIG Contractors
31 - 100
Project under
construction
Hotel
MOE/MPW
Al Zamami Consultants
16
Project under
construction
Educational
Facilities
Gulf Consult/SOM
157
Project under
construction
Educational
Facilities
Al Zamami Consultants
47
Project under
construction
Educational
Facilities
Not Appointed
1,000
Airport
Mabanee Company
PACE/Gensler Associates
Alghanim International
General Contracting
908
Project under
construction
Shopping
Centre
Kuwait Building
Masafa Designers
Alghanim International
General Contracting
31 - 100
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
138
Project under
construction
Educational
Facilities
62
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S A U D I A R A B I A P R O J EC T S D ATA B A S E
PROJECT TITLE
CLIENT
CONSULTANT
VALUE /
VALUE RANGE
(US$. MN)
31 - 100
Project under
construction
Educational
Facilities
Not Appointed
Not Appointed
640
Project in concept
stage
Residential
Development
Al Barari
Not Appointed
Not Appointed
27
Project in concept
stage
Residential
Development
Ministry of Health
Beeah Planners
17
Project under
construction
Hospital
Not Appointed
2,400
Airport
Dar Al Handasah
101 - 250
Project under
construction
Hotel
180
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
SaudConsult
16
Project under
construction
Mixed Use
Tibsa/In House
27
Project under
construction
Educational
Facilities
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
SaudConsult/Gerber
Architects
78
Project under
construction
Recreational
Facilities
31 - 100
Project under
construction
Hospital
Saudi Consolidated
Engineering Co;
59
Project under
construction
Airport
1,500
Project under
construction
Mixed Use
Not Appointed
Not Appointed
150
Project in concept
stage
Others
Not Appointed
Not Appointed
150
Project in concept
stage
Mixed Use
Ministry of Health
Al Naem Engineering/Arclane
Engineering
70
Project under
construction
Hospital
Ministry of Health
Al Mashriq Contracting
Al Mashriq Contracting
53
Project under
construction
Hospital
Tibsa
133
Project under
construction
Educational
Facilities
Not Appointed
Not Appointed
50
Project in concept
stage
Shopping
Centre
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
20
Project under
construction
Residential
Buildings
Al-Joudah Contracting
Company
84
Project under
construction
Commercial
Buildings
Ministry of Health
10
Project under
construction
Hospital
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OPINION
A letter
to the editor
BY INDU VAR ANA SI
QUALIFICATIONS
Every other profession medicine
and law being obvious examples is
governed by a professional organisation.
Professionals become members of
these organisations and are allowed
to practice only if they are certijed by
them. This adds value and credibility
to their qualijcations.
Why is it that practicing interior designers, or even architects, do not have
a representative body that insists on
such standard practices? Why can everybody claim to be a designer? I have met
every kind of person who claims to be a
designer. Shouldnt there be a warning
against such quarks?
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FREE DESIGN
This is perhaps the biggest bugbear
for most of us. Every furniture supplier
comes up with this concept of free
design, or you have clients who want
to test the competence of the designer
before commissioning the work. But
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