< PreviousSUPPLY CHAIN Link up with the region's finest suppliers using our ultimate guide from the commercial interior design industry Cover story commercialinteriordesign.com July 2022 20A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so the saying goes. At Commercial Interior Design, each month we proudly profile notable suppliers to the interior design industry, from local stalwarts to interesting newcomers from the region and around the world. From this contact book and our research within the sector, each year we create an A-Z ultimate suppliers guide. Starting with kitchens and ending on surfaces, we share a company profi le, key projects and products, and all the information you need to get in touch. It's not a ranking and, as always, you can't buy your way in, but we hope it's an informative representation of the supply chain at its strongest in 2022. Cover story 21 July 2022commercialinteriordesign.com Cover story commercialinteriordesign.com July 2022 22 GROHE Perfect fi ttings O ne of the leading global brands for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fi ttings, GROHE operates in 150 countries. A part of the strong brand portfolio of the Japanese manufacturer LIXIL, GROHE products epitomise quality, technology, design and sustainability. Award-winning products such as GROHE Eurosmart, the GROHE thermostat series and GROHE Blue water system underline the brand's innovation and expertise. Focused on customer needs, GROHE creates intelligent, life-enhancing and sustainable product solutions. Since April 2020, GROHE has been producing CO2-neutral worldwide. The company has also received more than 460 design and innovation awards. Ideal Standard Total understanding I deal Standard International, leading provider of innovative bathroom solutions, is a privately- owned company headquartered in Brussels, operating in over 60 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Ideal Standard Gulf, encapsulating the Middle East region, has its head offices in Dubai, UAE. The heritage of Ideal Standard is in understanding how bathroom works in totality. New range Joy Neo represents an evolution of classicism, combining features from the more contemporary and cylindrical Joy collection with classic, square design elements, and either cross or leaver-handles. The result is a versatile and sophisticated range of fittings that combine with classical ranges like Calla. Offi ce 2402 -2404, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, UAE 971 4 421 4556 gita.ghaemmagham@grohe.com www.grohe.com Jafza View Building, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE 971 4 309 6000 idealstandardgulf@idealstandard.com www.idealstandardgulf.com BATHROOMS & KITCHENSCover story 23 July 2022 commercialinteriordesign.com Clestra Hauserman History of design F ounded in the early 1900s, Clestra Hauserman has had a regional presence in MENA for more than 40 years. The French firm designs, manufactures and installs prefabricated, removable or demountable office partitions and acoustic pods. Whether these are made in steel, glass, wood or composite materials, Clestra Hauserman systems have always been the worldwide reference for workplace partitions. Its first project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was in the 1970s with Aramco, the petroleum and natural gas company. One of the most notable there is at King Saud University in Riyadh, which has partitioning totalling more than 200 kilometres. Optima Partitions Acoustics expert O ptima Partitions is an expert in acoustics and in the supply and installation of independently tested, fi re-rated products. Its product development team are constantly striving to keep it the market leader in glass partitioning systems. The company's collaboration with architects has consistently led to stunning award-winning projects. All of the systems are designed, manufactured and installed with care, precision and expertise to create a truly special environment. With direct control over the process, Optima's teams often work together to provide unique solutions to specifi cation challenges. One such product is the Adaptable Meeting Room, a demountable workspace that is a versatile freestanding meeting room, which is cleverly designed to fi t into any space. DAFZA, Dubai, UAE 971 56 464 8618 www.en.clestra.com Level 11, Marina Plaza, Dubai, UAE 971 4 563 1300 action.gcc@optimasystems.com www.optimasystems.com DOORS & FAÇADESCover story commercialinteriordesign.com July 2022 24 Green Furniture Concept Sustainable pioneers G reen Furniture Concept creates public space interiors, bringing sustainable seating and lighting design to urban placemaking. Its portfolio ranges from transportation hubs and healthcare centres to school campuses and retail complexes and the fi rm works closely with architects, facility managers and industry stake-holders to create customised interiors. From offi ces in Scandinavia and North America, the company has become internationally recognised as a pioneer of sustainable design, working to show why making places really matters. As such its seamless seating and natural sound absorbing materials create places where consumers can purchase in comfort. Carlsgatan 3, Malmö, Sweden 46 40 600 9330 info@greenfc.com www.greenfc.com FlorenStyle Eye for detail F lorenStyle was founded in 2019 by Roberto Pascalli. The name resonates with Roberto's childhood home in Florence, where he learnt the art of furniture making. His Dubai furniture-making workshop is spread across 3,251 sq m in Al Quoz and currently employs 65 craftsmen who he has trained and developed. The main factor that sets FlorenStyle apart from the rest is the founder's eye for detail; his 40 years of experience producing only the best in quality, and the promise and guaranteed delivery on any committed timeline. While FlorenStyle is currently developing its own catalogue collection to showcase at the upcoming Dubai Design Week 22, it also supports local designers, helping create their own product lines by incorporating ergonomic details, and different fi nishes and materials. Al Quoz 3, Dubai, UAE 971 58 268 8102 create@fl orenstyle.it www.fl orenstyle.it FURNITURECover story 25 July 2022 commercialinteriordesign.com Bradley Hygienic and safe F or 100 years, Bradley Corp. has created commercial washrooms and emergency safety solutions that make public environments hygienic and safe. The US-headquartered company is the industry's leading source for sanitary multi-function touchless handwashing and drying fixtures, washroom accessories, toilet cubicles, solid plastic lockers, and patient care products, all created to help architects meet building goals and client needs including in the healthcare sector. The company has supplied Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi, City Hospital in Dubai, and King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain, amongst others. Many of its hand washing fi xtures are designed with Terreon solid surface material, which is easy to clean, maintain and repair. Chad Vetter, Global Sales Manager + 262 532 6001 chad.vetter@bradleycorp.com www.bradleycorp.com Humanspace Extensive range F rom furnishings to seating, Humanspace specialises in the distribution and installation of contract furniture across the Gulf region for specifi c industries, including healthcare projects in the region. These solutions – such as the IOA Exam Chair, and the Kimball Villa Health Sleep bed for in-house patients' guests and family members – come from an extensive range of global brands originating from the UK, Europe and USA. Key brands in its catalogue include Matrex, Orangebox, Bisley, Narbutas, Humanscale, Hay, Softline. Most of them are part of the Green Building Council and can help projects with LEED ratings. Based in Dubai Media City, Humanspace is a subsidiary company of British brand Bisley, which is itself well known for providing turn key solutions to high-end offi ce storage. Level 31, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, UAE 971 4 456 1668 info@humanspace.com www.humanspace.com HEALTHCARECover story commercialinteriordesign.com July 2022 26 Bohemian Glam Artisanal imports B ringing a customisable and eco-friendly experience to meeting interior design goals on hospitality projects has been the Bohemian Glam ethos for over a decade. This India-based family fi rm supplies the MENA and beyond with curated artisanal imports that are both high quality and luxurious. We're talking bedding; textiles including fl oor mats and rugs; furniture for indoors and outdoors, and everything you need to make an aesthetically pleasing experience. Customisation to colour schemes and project themes is available for a range of items, or they can simply be supplied readymade. Bohemian Glam works with more than 100 artisans and manufacturers throughout India that have all been evaluated for their operational, ethical and fi nancial capabilities. Narsingi, Hyderabad, India 91 70755 97135 seema@bohemianglam.com www.bohemianglam.com Jigsaw Associates High quality FF&E B ased in Dubai, Jigsaw's team has worked in over 50 countries and been responsible for both small and multi-million budgets, for private, multinational, and also government clients. Together with Dakota House of Design, a management and procurement consultancy, Jigsaw supplies high-quality interior FF&E along with interior design and architecture. Dakota was formed in 2008 to specialise in restaurant and hotel design for blue-chip clients. Projects they've worked on together include hospitality projects: The Sterling, a restaurant and bar based in the ground fl oor of The Gherkin Building, in the heart of the city of London, which was designed by the noted British architect Norman Foster and Arup Group, and fi ve branches of UAE favourite Baker and Spice, in the UK capital. 1702, Level 17, Boulevard Plaza Tower 1, Dubai, UAE 971 50 777 3072 steven@jigsawdxb.com www.jigsawassociates.com HOSPITALITY27 July 2022 commercialinteriordesign.com Ege Carpets Sustainbility E ge Carpets is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of textile fl ooring, after launching in Denmark in 1938, and has a showroom in JLT, Dubai. Products from the Ege 'Highline' range were chosen for Hotel Indigo Downtown Dubai to offer total freedom of design on sustainable carpets that come with industry-recognised qualities for LEED, Cradle to Cradle and Indoor Air Comfort Gold certifi cation. Each of the 269 rooms are inspired by the nearby Dubai Creek through elements include bespoke rugs, conceptualised by artists and created by Ege Carpets. Seeking to exist as eye-catching standalone centrepieces in each room, though the carpet for each guest room category is individual, all were tasked with adding personality and ambience. Preciosa Luxury lighting P reciosa 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 from the Czech Republic with offi ces and projects throughout the Middle East. The company's lighting styles range from individual luxury lighting to dynamic and interactive installations and its products can be found in a variety of projects across various sectors. The Preciosa team provides expert support from fi rst sketch to fi nal installation, while a Signature Designs range allows clients to add custom designs. Preciosa Lighting's latest lighting concept is Crystal Spin, a new addition to the company's Signature Designs portfolio. Crystal Spin is a playful and organic design, shifting in space through shape and sparkle. Building 7, Dubai Design District, UAE 971 4 443 1932 mea@preciosalighting.com www.preciosalighting.com 2406, JBC 3, Cluster Y, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE 971 4 375 6490 middleeast@egecarpets.com www.egecarpets.com HOTELSCover story commercialinteriordesign.com July 2022 28 Light & Lives Lighting for every design L ight & Lives is an ambience consultant and distributor specialising in lighting, furniture, and decorative objects. Founded in 2019, Light & Lives has delivered over 250 design-centric projects in the region across different disciplines including hospitality and commercial projects. Being a UAE-based company, with offi ces in Dubai's Business Bay, Light & Lives' primary approach towards curating its collection is to have a product range that is aligned to every design philosophy, as the company truly believes that the magic lies in being able to elevate any design story with the right lighting products and services. With an array of over 90 globally renowned brands, Light & Lives' portfolio offers a well-balanced solution between quality, design, functionality and budget. Lumen At Work Sustainable approach F rench-led design solutions expert Lumen At Work is a lighting brand that has a sustainable approach at its heart. Its range of bright ideas spans lighting for retail and villas, to landscape, and beyond. Lumen At Work proudly says that it is one of the few companies in the GCC to use Dialux software to ensure the project complies to both international lighting standards and local green building regulations. The newest collection from Lumen is the HAUTE COUTURE. Stylish, minimalistic, functional and unique, this range provides customisable lights to fi t in any space and suit any stylistic preferences that customers may have, with a wide variety of fi nishes, textures, and also colours for its range of light fi ttings. RAL colours, chrome, gold and antique brass are all available. Al Quoz Industrial 3, Dubai, UAE 971 56 408 5347 francois@lumen-at-work.com www.lumen-at-work.com 3509, Churchill Executive Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE 971 4 548 1501 connect@lightandlives.com www.lightandlives.com LIGHTING Izil Beauty Spa – Dubai Mall. Image Credit: Michael KrugerCover story 29 July 2022 commercialinteriordesign.com Herman Miller For the modern offi ce H erman Miller is a globally recognised leader in design. Since its inception in 1905, the company's innovative, designs and furnishings have inspired the best in people. In 2021, Herman Miller and Knoll created MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. Its latest product, Zeph, marks the introduction of a chair tailored to our new ways of working. It's an elegant, customisable, and colourful addition to Herman Miller's portfolio of high-performance seating that aims to bridge the gap between Herman Miller's iconic mid- century designs and the ergonomics of today's office chairs. The result is an accessible design that doesn't compromise comfort or style. Steelcase 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 ce 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%. Offi ce 2806, Marina Plaza Tower, Dubai, UAE 971 4 515 6565 info_dubai@hermanmiller.com www.hermanmiller.com/en_mde/ Steelcase, Design House, Dubai Media City, UAE 971 4 369 7838 infome@steelcase.com www.steelcase.com OFFICENext >