M a rc h 2 0 2 0 V o l.1 6 I ss u e 0 3 The essential guide for Middle East interior design professionals COMMERCIAL In te rior de si g n A n I T P M e d ia G ro u p P u b lic at io n The man behind the interiors of Zuma and Roka SPECIAL REPORT WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE UAE LEADS FIT-OUT SPEND INSIDE DIFC'S AMAZÓNICO An ITP Media Group Publication Vol.16 Issue 03 March 2020 MASTER pp PuPubliblicatcationion VolVol.16.16 IsIssuesu 03 March 2020EKU Porta Black Edition Design that moves – new look for EKU Porta For wooden and glass sliding doors EKU Porta Black Edition: This fitting version, which is very much in demand on the market, opens up new perspectives for doors made from wood and glass weighing up to 100 kg. This is because the matt black running tracks and aluminum panels are suitable for the minimal installation height and the invisibly integrated technology, and enhance the quality of this flexible, well thought-out solution perfectly. Exclusively available from your hardware dealer. For detailed information see www.ekuportablack.com Hawa Middle East FZE, Phone +971 4 887 3694, infome@hawa.com, www.hawa.comCONTENTS www.commercialinteriordesign.com Commercial Interior Design | MARCH 2020 3 March 2020 06 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 03 06 26 18 12 12 18 INDUSTRY NEWS An exciting new hotel concept with design at its heart, a café where interiors aim for Instagram attention and positive predictions for the industry in 2020. PASSION & PRECISION Designer Noriyoshi Muramatsu, opens up on his craft, contemporary Japanese design and the spirit behind Zuma and Roka. FIRST LOOK The aesthetic and inspiration of Dubai’s new Address Sky View Hotel. CASE STUDY: MR TACO LW Design and the brief to bring colour and comfort to this Mexican restaurant. 26EDITOR'S LETTER www.commercialinteriordesign.com 4 MARCH 2020 | Commercial Interior Design Welcome to the March issue of Commercial Interior Design, and what an issue it is. I'm proud and enormously excited to be joining the brand at such a pivotal time for the industry. With Expo 2020 just around the corner and digital trends such as AI and social media making a very real impact on interior design projects (not to mention briefs), there's certainly a lot to look forward to as the sector evolves. Throughout this month's pages, read an in- depth interview with the legendary Noriyoshi Muramatsu, the designer behind the look and feel of renowned brands Zuma and Roka (now open in Dubai), plus take a look inside one of Dubai's newest hotel openings, which has injected flair into a property targeting millennial travellers on a budget, with the help of local artists. Elsewhere, we find out how one design firm channelled Latin American themes for a fit-out that exceeded expectations but – crucially – not budgets. And speaking of fit-outs, that's exactly what this month's special report focuses on, with a spectacular case study and a taking of the industry's pulse, where key figures tell us where they're at right now, and what their hopes are for the busy year ahead. As we look forward to the rest of 2020, don't forget that the CID Quiz night is back on Wednesday April 24th – and we hope to see many of you there for what's set to be another night of brilliant fun and good-natured competition. Nominations are also now open for the annual Commercial Interior Design Awards, which take place this year on September 9th. I know how much anticipation there is for this incredible evening, so please make sure your table is booked and your nominations are submitted in plenty of time. Finally, we hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Have a marvellous month ahead! Receive CID every month. 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