< PreviousCover story commercialinteriordesign.com June 2021 20 BA T H ROO M Bradley 100 years in business Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021, Bradley has a long track record of developing high-quality products and technologies to help architects, specifi ers and end-users in all kinds of industries meet their goals. This includes new launches with touch- free technology – the Verge Faucet & Soap Dispensers provide design fl exibility and a touchless handwashing experience for hotels, schools, offi ce buildings and airports and hospitals. Available in four styles and six fi nishes, all come with advanced sensor technology that eliminates false activations and optimises power consumption. There's also an electronic touchless towel-roll dispenser that's designed for jam-free operation. Ideal Standard Leading manufacturer Headquartered in Dubai, Ideal Standard operates in more than 60 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa with presence in the MENA since the 1960s. One of the world's leading manufacturers of residential, commercial and healthcare innovative bathroom solutions, Ideal Standard designs, manufactures and supplies ceramic sanitaryware products, bathroom mixers, furniture and accessories, bathing and showering solutions. Its exciting additions to the market are Intellimix, a unique single point of use tap that provides soap and water together, and ADAPTO, a complete modular furniture system for homes and luxury hotel projects, with easy installation that considerably reduces project time. Offi ce A1603, Jafza One Tower, Jebel Ali, Dubai 971 4 288 6848 mohamed.barakat@bradleycorp.com www.bradleycorp.com Ideal Standard Gulf FZCO, Jafza View Building, Jebel Ali, Dubai 971 4 309 6000 idealstandardgulf@idealstandard.com www.idealstandardgulf.comCover story 21 June 2021 commercialinteriordesign.com DOOR S & F A C A DE S The Lindner Group Europe's leading company The Lindner Group is Europe's leading company for interior fi t- out systems, facades, steel and glass construction and insulation engineering. This excellence and expertise has been brought to the MENA region by Lindner Middle East LLC, which has supplied its systems to high-profi le projects like the National Bank Kuwait HQ, the headquarters of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the Green and Red Metro line stations in Dubai. Now more than ever, space requirements in the workplace can change quickly. Lindner partition walls and doors can be easily adapted to new situations and almost unreservedly combine to offer designers a huge range of options. The company recently launched a modular 'room-in-room' space management system called Cube, which is dedicated to open plan areas. dormakaba Gulf FZE George Philip, DVP strategic projects, Middle East & Africa Dorma from Germany made inroads in the Middle East market in early 1970s. Starting as a four man operation, Dorma grew up to 300 employees spread across GCC and merged with Swiss fi rm Kaba in April 2015. This origins story gave Dorma a footprint in many landmark projects in the region, from the Burj Khalifa to all major airports. While 'all glass' frameless revolving doors are nothing new per se, the fi rm's KTV Flex Direct is the fi rst in the industry to have electromagnetic gearless direct drive system, and dormakaba was able to encase this into a system not bigger than a pizza, avoiding under fl oor mechanisms and reducing power consumption to half of industry standard. Lindner Middle East LLC, Business Bay, Dubai 971 4 453 2525 middleeast@lindner-group.com www.Lindner-Group.com dormakaba Gulf FZE, Jebel Ali, UAE 971 4 802 0400 info.mea@dormakaba.com www.dormakaba.comCover story commercialinteriordesign.com June 2021 22 FA BRIC & SURF A C E C O V ERING S Metre Squared Philip Luxon, partner Metre Squared is a 'one- stop' for fl oor coverings with an experienced and enthusiastic team who are committed to offering a full turn key fl ooring solution for the interiors industry. In 2020, the company introduced a free in-house design service to provide a local, knowledgeable, single point of contact as an extension to the design process. With sustainability at the heart of everything they do, the Metre Squared team champions brands that follow this commendable ethos and are also leaders in design and innovation. Key projects include Sensasia Spa at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, by Roar. New to its portfolio is Swedish brand BAUX, which provides sustainable acoustic solutions and 100 percent biobased panels that are the fi rst of their kind in the fi eld. Metre Squared, Aware House, Al Quoz Industrial 2, Dubai 971 4 547 8288 info@metresquared.ae www.metresquared.ae Nature Squared Sustainably sourced Nature Squared's unparalleled quality of surface applications and creative solutions have quietly inspired and transformed perceptions of ethically sourced and sustainable design. Founded in 2000 with the mission of creating meaningful, sustainable and exciting employment opportunities for people in developing countries, Nature Squared is already established as a global, leading luxury natural materials supplier within the hospitality, residential and superyacht market. Just launched is the CArrelé collection, the world’s fi rst commercial handmade eco-friendly eggshell tiles and collectible furniture. These unique tiles are the result of extensive research on transforming sustainably sourced bio waste in handmade, bespoke design surfaces for architects and designers. World's End Studios, 132-134 Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ +44 207 349 7187 studio@naturesquared.com www.naturesquared.comCover story 23 June 2021 commercialinteriordesign.com FL OORING Armstrong Flooring Design, installation and more Afl ooring company made famous by 160 years of brand history, Armstrong Flooring is dedicated to creating warm and comfortable commercial interiors. The brand is recognised internationally in the design and production of fl ooring and providing integrated solutions, from fl ooring materials and accessories to installation training. Newly released and already causing some excitement in the industry is Armstrong's MedinPure PVC-Free Homogeneous Sheet. As the name suggests, this is PVC-free fl ooring product that ticks boxes of being environment- friendly and having an excellent design performance, rendering it a great fl ooring option for medical care facilities and education spaces too. 971 5 011 78636 akrishnan@armstrongfl ooring.com www.armstrongfl ooring.com/commercial/en-ae BSH Walls & Flooring Delivering excellence since 1997 Clients benefi t from a one-stop shop when they work with BSH Walls & Flooring. The Dubai-based fi rm promises the same excellence and passion now as when it was founded more than 20 years ago. Choose from a stunning and wide range of wall and fl oor covering products from a portfolio that's constantly expanding, to help clients and designers create to coherent, harmonious and sustainable work environments. BSH provides the innovative option of creating custom hand-tufted carpets and rugs in Dubai. The fi rm's competent in- house designing team and highly qualifi ed technical staff can also manufacture Axminster and printed carpets, which are made especially for commercial projects. The Exchange Tower, Business Bay, Dubai 971 4 309 4600 info@bshwallsandfl oors.com www.bshwallsandfl oors.comCover story commercialinteriordesign.com June 2021 24 FUR N IT UR E The Furniture Practice Rosie Rai, furniture consultant Being owned by the UK-founded Bisley gives this design-led furniture supplier the power to import UK brands that may not usually support the region. Established in the Middle East since 2011, the Furniture Practice supplies about 60 key names, from entry level to high-end – including Martex, Haworth, Brunner and Orangebox – servicing mainly commercial design projects. It strives to be the most caring, innovative and effective in its sector, with the world's best supply chain. In 2020, the team had "strong contact" with the residential market and saw the introduction of furniture concepts that help combat the spread of COVID-19, by utilising an aesthetically acceptable barrier method. Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City 971 4 374 6040 info@tfp.ae www.thefurniturepractice.ae Steelcase A global leader T he Steelcase family of brands – including Steelcase, Coalesse and Orangebox – together offer a comprehensive portfolio of top-of-the-line architecture, furniture and technology products. Headquartered in the United States, the furniture company is a global leader in offi ce furniture, interior architecture and space solutions for offi ces, education and healthcare environments. The 100 year old-plus fi rm has a rich legacy of workplace design and is now a leader in the 'post-cubicle' world, redesigning offi ces layouts to create a work space that can adapt to the ongoing COVID regulations. Award-winning products include 'Quiet Spaces,' a series of workspaces designed for introverts. Steelcase also has a company culture of being passionate about sustainability and in 2012 reduced its waste by 80 percent. Steelcase, Design House, Dubai Media City, UAE 971 4 369 7838 infome@steelcase.com www.steelcase.com25 June 2021 commercialinteriordesign.com HO SPIT A LIT Y Art Painting Lab Sam Saliba, founder & CEO Achampion of public art, Art Painting Lab offers art consultancy as well as studio-led and the team's work can be found in commercial and residential sectors. The team is dedicated to bringing more and better artists to the UAE and providing a paid platform for artists to do their wonderful work. In 2020 the creatives added colourful splashes to the fi rm's debut projects in the club and gym sectors, working on BabyQ bar in Dubai Media City and the region's fi rst Radisson Red. Working closely with interior design fi rms, the art is inspiring, thought provoking and often pushes the norm by incorporating neon and Surrealism to bring public spaces to life and enhance the consumer experience. It's all led by Saliba, a UAE-born, Columbia University graduate. Warehouse B5, 6A Street, Al Quoz Industrial 1, Dubai 971 4 349 5009 hello@artpaintinglab.com www.artpaintinglab.com Preciosa Customised lighting solutions Preciosa Lighting elevates the heritage of Bohemian crystal through contemporary lighting designs. The company is built on centuries of tradition and the unique art of master glass makers. Its lighting styles range from individual luxury lighting to dynamic and interactive installations. We find its creations in hotels, resorts, restaurants, luxury residences, cultural institutions and on board yachts and cruise ships. Preciosa has offices throughout the Middle East and a factory in the Czech Republic's 'Crystal Valley' that has been making Bohemian crystal since 1724. Pictured is its striking shell-inspired installation at Plato's, Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, designed by Petr Korinek, in collaboration with HBA Dubai. Building 7, Dubai Design District 971 4 443 1932 mea@preciosalighting.com www.preciosalighting.comCover story commercialinteriordesign.com June 2021 26 K ITCH ENS & A PPLI A N C ES Franke Stefano Scuotri, managing director, Franke Middle East With a 100-year history, Franke is a world-leading provider of products and solutions for residential kitchens and bathrooms, professional foodservice, coffee preparation and semi-/public washrooms. These specialist sectors are looked after by divisions within the group. In our region, Franke Middle East is based in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. It is one of the group's thriving manufacturing plants and is also the global competence centre for washroom accessories and the regional hub for kitchen solutions Franke's innovative fi xes to common design headaches include the Box Center sink. A compact, highly-functional and aesthetically pleasing unit, the smart organisation system combines sink and kitchen accessories. Industrial Zone, Phase 1, Ras Al Khaimah 971 7 203 4700 stefano.scuotri@franke.com www.franke.ae Hansgrohe An eye for detail For almost 120 years now, Hansgrohe has been using the art of German engineering and eye for detail to develop innovative products, technologies and functions with a long lifetime. Locally, the Black Forest brand has made its products available at Amazon. ae via hansgrohe's Dubai distribution partner, Integrated Trading Company. Kitchen products, mixers and showers from Hansgrohe's award-winning systems. are all ready to buy and install and more will be added over the next year. Water and energy-saving products such as EcoSmart, AirPower and CoolStart are also available. Pictured is a mounting plate from the MyEdition range by Hansgrohe brand AXOR, which develops, constructs and produces one-off and collections of taps, showerheads and accessories for luxurious bathrooms and kitchens. Swiss Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai 971 4 330 7774 www.hansgrohe.comCover story 27 June 2021 commercialinteriordesign.com LIGHT ING Scientechnic Lighting Solutions Samer Moukalled, vice president Scientechnic has been a market leader since 1974, and with Moukalled's leadership the company's offerings have expanded signifi cantly, with an overall expansion in portfolio and size. Part of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, Scientechnic is one of the leading lighting and control solutions providers in the region and is the premier choice of developers, designers and architects. It has offered innovative lighting solutions to some of headline projects of the UAE – like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Dubai Water Canal, Emirates Palace Hotel and Dubai Opera House, pictured. Scientechnic has also secured prestigious projects in existing and new markets and strengthened strategic relations with clients and partners. FLOS Lighting Shedding brightness For 50 years, Italian design company FLOS has been crafting lights and shedding brightness on generations after it was founded in 1962, in Merano, to produce modern lighting. Truly timeless, its lighting design collections are made of eyecatching and innovative lamps for home, outdoor lighting and architectural lights. These include Wireline, pictured, the second lamp designed for Flos by the Formafantasma studio, which is run by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin. Previewed in 2019 at Salone del Mobile and at Miart international art fair in Milan, where it lit up the VIP lounge, WireLine is now available to the global market. Flattened to look like a strap, made of rubber and hung from the ceiling, it delicately supports a sophisticated extrusion of grooved glass, which contains and diffuses the LED light source. ESAG Design Hub, Building 1A, Dubai Design District 971 4 873 1333 www.scientechnic.com Antares Iluminacion SA, Building 1B, Dubai Design District 971 4 566 0123 fl osme@fl os.com www.fl os.comCover story commercialinteriordesign.com June 2021 28 OFFIC E FURNI T URE Swiss Corporation for Design & Technology High-end solutions The sole authorised distributor for VITRA & GILGEN products in the United Arab Emirates, Swiss Corporation was established in 1998 with the motive of providing high-end solutions for the interiors of offices, homes and the public sector. It specialises in furniture and door automation systems and has a portfolio of office products that include ergonomically designed task chairs and soft seating from prestigious European brands like Antidiva and BuzziSpace. Projects supplied include The Cycle Hub Dubai and twofour54 Abu Dhabi. New to its catalouge is the inspiring but functional Citizen Armchair. 109, Building 8, Dubai Design District 971 4 241 4400 info@swisscotec.com www.swisscotec.com Haworth Design led D esign led and family owned, Haworth was founded in the US by industrial art teacher GW Haworth in the 1940s. Since then, the fi rm has developed into one of the biggest in its sector worldwide and claims notable industry fi rsts, including developing the fi rst mobile offi ce system. The fi rm prides itself on designing, sourcing, and manufacturing products in the markets where they are delivered, ensuring solutions are tailored for distinct cultures and client preferences. Current trends the furniture manufacturer is tapping into include returning to work and adaptive seating that allows employees to work anywhere, but comfortably. In 2014, it purchased Italian furniture group, Poltrona Frau, gaining a majority stake in its design brands. You'll fi nd Haworth's UAE showroom in Dubai Design District. 304, Building 7, Dubai Design District 971 4 428 3303 www.haworth.comCover story 29 June 2021 commercialinteriordesign.com OUT D OOR F U RNI T URE Alinea Design Objects Introducing Angelo M It started with a vase – the 'Ziggy' was the fi rst product marketed by Alinea Design Objects, way back in 1995. The label promotes the work of Belgium designer Leo Aerts, which is sold through distributors in his home country and around the world. Alinea expanded in 2019 to include furniture with Angelo M, a collection of round and oval tables in various marble types and fi nishes. These are now available in outdoor dining tables, low and side tables made in nine types of marble that can be honed, polished or brushed. They're practical too – a protective agent applied before leaving the workshop guards them against staining. With sustainability a key concern, each product is made to order, with leftover marble fashioned into smaller objects. Ethimo Italian inspiration High-quality outdoor furnishings and décor from Italian brand Ethimo take inspiration from the warm, inviting colours of the Mediterranean and the charm of humble, authentic places. New for 2021, Ethimo has collaborated with young interior designer Marco Lavit to create an unusual piece for bigger projects. Hut is a nest on a human scale that's tapped into a new trend for socialising outdoors in safe personal spaces. The 320 centimetre tall structure is made up of 'stalks' arranged in a wigwam shape with inserts, filled with soft cushions and made from slats of Accoya, a sustainable pine wood that can withstand being outdoors. Hut can be moved and also be customised with a curtain that 'closes' this stylish nest. Stationsstraat 169, 2440 Geel, Belgium 32 1 458 6569 zuba.aerts@alineadesignobjects.com www.alineadesignobjects.com La Nova, 601030, Vitorchiano, Italy 39 7 6130 0444 info@ethimo.com www.ethimo.comNext >