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Design Work Portfolio is an Design consultancy company offering a full range of design consultancy services employing exacting standards in every phase of the project so ensuring the design process advances smoothly from the initial concept and design development through to completion. Although we have a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from large to small scale, and from corporate to palaces, our specialization field is hospitality and mainly 5 star hotels. Our designers hailing from such diverse backgrounds as India, Britain, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Turkey and Azerbaijan, offer seamless design solutions. Through our headquarters in Dubai and liaison offices in Qatar and India, we give service to a wide geographical area from Korea to the Middle East, encompassing all Asia. Taking pride in our commercial sense in addition to our outstanding creative capabilities, we offer high class yet achievable optimum design solutions to all our clients. Our design philosophy is based on a very “CLIENT-CENTRIC� approach thus optimizing the design solutions that address all the aspects of client needs, ensuring the project’s commercial viability and ongoing profit opportunity, yet delivering a perfectly resolved and highly aesthetic end result.
O u r I d e a S
Our main approach to design in Design Work Portfolio can be summarised mainly as: Very well resolved, creative, versatile, flexible and uniquely outstanding while perfectly blending. As each project has its own very particular set of design goals, objectives and constraints, it is natural that each design outcome should be unique. Understanding the needs, expectations, goals and vision of our Clients is the main key to our “Client-centric� design philosophy. We believe that the best design solutions should be timeless and universal with a distinct style that is exclusive to the project and instrumental in the maximisation of revenue per square metre of operational space. In Design Work Portfolio we are a beautifully put-together mosaic artwork made many pieces with one aim and hailing from Britain, Egypt, France, India, Malaysia, Morocco, Philippines, Singapore, Turkey and Azerbaijan. Our designs are a reflection of our diversity put together harmoniously and seamlessly with one single aim: to create the correct design solution that will become a perfect response to the needs of that project to the extent that it becomes an integral part of the development. With this intent, in our design studio, we have developed a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from small to large scale and from corporate to hospitality.
O u r A p p r o a c h
OUR CLIENT-CENTRIC APPROACH: We listen, we reflect, and we develop customised concepts according to the Client’s desires and even surpassing their expectations. We identify key points that will enhance the financial returns of a hotel, resort, restaurant or Club. We assist with the development of design guidelines as a set formula thus enriching Brand Identity. Intrinsic to our designs is appropriate relevance to geographic, cultural, budgetary and business model imperatives and client-nominated criteria. In time of excessive competition within the Hospitality and leisure market, in which all operators and developers seek answers to questions such as: Why should someone choose to stay in my hotel or eat in my restaurant? Why is my outlet different? Who is going to be my guest? Why? Is he my ideal type of guest? What does my guest want? We take pride in answering these questions with our resultsoriented designs rather than mere words.
O u r S e r v i c e s
The Design Work Portfolio studio offers a full range of Design consultancy services employing exacting standards in every phase of the project from Concept to Completion…. Design & Installation •Creative Concept and Space Planning •Schematic Design •Design Development •Construction Documentation •Softs, Furniture, Fittings & Equipment (SFF&E) •Contract Administration •Project Supervision Additional Services •Procurement (All materials and FFF&E) •Facilitation •Project Management •Capital Improvement Surveys •Value Engineering Consulting •Design Oversight Consulting
Selected Hospitality Work
THE FAIRMONT PALM HOTEL, Dubai, UAE Client: IFA Hotels & Resorts FZE Aptly named after the iconic Dubai Palm Jumeirah, this five star overtly luxurious beachfront hotel forms a key part of the Fairmont Palm development. The hotel’s opulent 381 rooms and suites are be magnificently complemented by outstanding gourmet restaurants, chic cafés, elegant banquet facilities and meeting rooms as well as a fully equipped ultra hi-tech business centre. The hotel will indulge guests with a fully equipped world’s best standard spa and fitness facilities as well as stunning landscaping, pools and waterfalls. Our agreed inspiration for this business resort was the Dubai Sunrise and Sunset over the Sea and Desert. Each space design style was derived from specially commissioned photography taken at the beginning and ending of the Dubai day. Public areas were based on the transition from Sea to Land. For instance, the stunning Lobby moves from the fresh yet tranquil aqua palettes to the enchanting floral hues as the guest moves through the space from the beach to the garden. Design Work Portfolio’s scope was Concept through to post contract with a mandate for all areas of this sumptuous business resort including all room and suite types, 6 restaurant and bar outlets / banqueting and public areas.
THE FAIRMONT PALM HOTEL, Dubai, UAE
LE ROYAL MERIDIEN HOTEL, Abu Dhabi, UAE Client: Dhabi Group In this refurbishment of the existing five star property Le Méridien has set very precise branding standards that encompass the interior design direction. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi is the first property in the Middle East that will feature the new guestroom experience as specified by Starwood. Design Work Portfolio have designed the rooms taking into account the Client’s specific guidelines regarding the richness of lighting contrasts, heritage details, modern classics, cartography, art, functional form and discovery. Inspiration for the overall design theme is Pearl Diving with effects such as iridescent colour palettes and lighting effects suggestive of netting. All 299 sea-facing rooms will feature state-of-the-art interior lighting controls enabling guests to set a variety of ambient moods. Each room has been individually customised with care and consideration for the smallest architectural detail. Design Work Portfolio’s scope is in two parts with the guestrooms, suites and exec lounges in the first phase and F&B areas to follow, from Concept through to site supervision.
LE ROYAL MERIDIEN HOTEL, Abu Dhabi, UAE
AL MADAEN SONESTA HOTEL, Doha, Qatar Client: Al Madaen W.L.L. This five star hotel property being developed in Doha by the Al Madaen Group will be Sonesta’s first branded property in the Gulf region and will feature a total of 266 Guestrooms and Suites, as well as 5 F&B outlets, a fully-equipped business communications centre and a Functions Department catering to prestige international conventions to major events on the Doha social calendar and highsociety weddings. The client’s dream for this property was the modernistic interpretation of the French 17th century. The research required for this project even demanded a visit to Paris so as to ensure that we were faithfully recreating elements typical of the period. While the grandeur and sophistication transport the guest to a bygone age, beneath the extravagant surface, there exists the latest in 21st century engineering and control methodologies ensuring that the guest will lack for nothing in this high-end luxury property. Design Work Portfolio was engaged for the complete scope of interior design consultancy from initial concept through to tender assessment.
Al Madina Real Estate 5 star Heritage Hotel, Muscat, Oman Client: Al Madina Real Estate Group, Sultanate of Oman This contemporary five star business hotel located in Muscat was to be inspired by traditional Omani culture in a modern context. The property is specified with approx 250 guestrooms and suites and a full complement of restaurants as well as functions facilities. Design Work Portfolio developed concepts for all areas interpreting the Omani traditions of Welcome. For example, each guestroom incorporated a majlis instead of a western style sofa set and the hotel has no Reception but guests are welcomed into an Entry Lounge with dates and juices. Private meeting places are scattered around the hotel and the use of coloured mosaic work and carved woods are intrinsic to the overall effect. At this point we have only been engaged for concept development as the project is currently under review.
CONRAD HOTEL, Dubai, UAE Client: Private Property Management The Conrad Dubai is located in the heart of Dubai’s commercial, business and entertainment district – Sheikh Zayed Road. The Conrad Dubai will include 550 luxury guestrooms and executive suites. The fully equipped meeting / business centre and two ballrooms which cater for up to 1,100 guests, three innovative restaurants and bars, a spa and health club with an outdoor swimming pool were all designed by Design Work Portfolio with an eye for drama, theatre and grand visual effect. A contemporary decorative theme flows throughout the facilities, rich and sophisticated, to suit the guests’ extensive expectations of the Conrad brand. The inspiration for the restaurant and bars have been drawn from around the world with benchmarks such as The Zeta Bar in Sydney and Maxims of Paris The physical ambience of all areas is specified as very “high-end progressive” drawing from all corners of the world: the Middle East, Mediterranean, Pan Asian and nouveau European
BAGLIONI RESORT, Dubai, UAE
Client: PMG, Dubai The Baglioni Resort is to be developed on the northwest rim of “The World” off the coast of Dubai, covering a total gross area of 70,000m². The island provides a fully serviced residential condominium comprising individual hotel residences and villas combined with an exclusive spa facilities, swimming pools and a fully equipped hitech gymnasium. In addition to the 5 star signature restaurant there is a selection of informal restaurants including a tapas bar, cigar lounge, café bar and a marina. The design style for this resort is defined as Minimalist Luxury at one with Nature. As one views the outside, so should one view the interior; Sand and Sea palettes coupled with imagery from around the Natural World. Design Work Portfolio was engaged as interior designer from the concept and schematic phases. Further phases will be awarded once the project proceeds further.
BERJAYA JEJU RESORT, Jeju Island, South Korea
Client: Berjaya Jeju Resort Ltd South Korea This is an integrated resort on South Korea’s beautiful and scenic Jeju Island jointly developed between Jeju Development Corporation and Berjaya Land Corporation. Spread over 737,700m², the size of 10 soccer fields, the development will include a 500 room five star Hotel, luxury Condominiums / Serviced Apts, Casino Hotel, Wellness Resort, Shopping Complex and Indoor Arena. It became apparent to the team that this property would greatly benefit from a design that was in accordance with the cosmological and directional precepts of Feng Shui in order to create a congenial living and working environment thereby facilitating spiritual well-being and paving the way for enhanced health, wealth, prosperity and happiness. With several members of our design team well experienced in these precepts, Feng Shui has been applied in our Concept and Space Planning phases and this will continue though to the Construction Drawing phase of our engagement.
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, Kuwait City Client: Al Houda Hotels & Tourism, Kuwait Crowne Plaza Kuwait is ideally located five minutes from the International Airport and is close to major military installations such as Camp Arifjan, US Airforce bases and oil companies, making it an idea destination for business visitors to Kuwait. The hotel has 10 diwan meeting rooms along with an auditorium equipped with the very latest presentation equipment. The Al Afrah Ballroom provides a perfect setting for special occasions and can accommodate up to 600 people, divisible into three smaller individual venues. The client’s design brief highlighted the term “Modernistic Mashrabiya”. Design Work Portfolio’s design aesthetic was therefore distilled from the rich Arabesque references into a new contemporary decorative idiom, to maintain the formality and business atmosphere of this 5 star international property. Our scope for this development was the full ID package for all F&B outlets and public areas.
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, Kuwait City
MOEVENPICK HOTEL & RESIDENCE- Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE Client: Al Gurg Consultants, Dubai Laguna Tower, hosting the Moevenpick Hotel & Residence, is located in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers. It features a 5 star business hotel and serviced apartments operated by Moevenpick as well as freehold penthouses and lofts. The Tower offers three F&B outlets and two health clubs, one for hotel guests and the other for tower residents. This full scope interior design package has been developed in close collaboration with both the hotel operator and the client in order to meet the design guidelines and corporate branding requirement. This hands-on design development with the operator entailed close collaboration and continual attention to details in accordance with design guidelines and corporate branding methodologies to offer 3 of the most modern Food & Beverage destinations and a highend “pub “ to attract the cosmopolitan local community and visitors to Dubai.
MOEVENPICK HOTEL & RESIDENCE- JLT, Dubai, UAE
TRADERS HOTEL Abu Dhabi, UAE Client: Alec, Dubai Traders Hotel, Abu Dhabi is ideally located in the Qaryat Al Beri complex which also houses the Shangri-La Hotel, Residences, Spa, Villas and Souk and overlooks a private beach and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque across the water. The hotel comprises 301 wellappointed guest rooms and suites. Their stylish design incorporates warm colour tones and comfortable furnishings. The hotel offers guests a fully equipped gymnasium and an outdoors swimming pool as well as a private beach. Design Work Portfolio was engaged for the provision of the full ID package for the guestrooms and all F&B areas. “Urban chic� was the principal profile descriptor in our brief and that is the mood that we therefore created with themes that are designed to provide the guest with a comfortable and relaxed environment away from bustling downtown Abu Dhabi.
TRADERS HOTEL Abu Dhabi, UAE
MOEVENPICK HOTEL & APARTMENTS, Bur Dubai, UAE Client: Kingdom Hotel Investments, Dubai This contemporary hotel with its classic marbled lobby and Arabic design is located in the heart of Dubai’s business and commercial district of Bur Dubai, and is considered one of Dubai’s leading 4-star hotels. Design Work Portfolio was engaged for the refurbishment of the Main Reception Lobby area, the Lobby Lounge, all Meeting and functions areas and Banqueting Halls. Our scope was from Concept to construction documents and post contract site supervision. The existing Lobby space was enlarged to accommodate the new speciality Fountain Restaurant as well as the upgraded Café Lounge additionally housing a newly designed Cake & Gateau Boutique. A new Business Centre was also created together with a Flower Shop. The design brief centred on renewing the luxury feel of the property while upgrading the space-planning, facilities, materials and finishes.
MOEVENPICK HOTEL & APARTMENTS, Bur Dubai, UAE
Marina 101,Dubai, UAE Client: Sheffield R.E.
Marina 101. one of the tallest buildings in Dubai with its 101 levels housing a five star hotel, serviced apartments, sate of the art wellness centers and the scenic nightclub has become one of the icons of Dubai Marina shoreline. To capture the elegant , timeless yet opulent style of the project , the design has subdued backgrounds with rich details utilizing the richness that comes from lush materials and accessories. The spaces in the building have been designed with the influence of the nature , taking its cue from the aquamarine ocean it is facing, with the endless sands of the desert it has arisen from , adding to it the vivid green of the miracle oasis spread around this timeless, endless, merciless yet beautiful sands.
Surya Resort, Mahableshwar , INDIA Client: S.Gupta
Situated in the beautiful Valley of Mahableshwar , house to lush forests and pristine waters, Surya Inn aims to be the first platinum Leed project in the region. With the mindset of catering to both honeymooners and families, the interiors was designed to accommodate a relaxed, peaceful, comfortable yet luxurious look. The resort , having two different parts, the present hotel to be refurbished and the extension deluxe alpine look bungalows to be designed from scratch has made this project both a challenge and a pleasure to design. The aim was to carry the beauty of the surroundings and the environment to the inside with a keen regard to the challenges produced by the same. Cl;ouds literally walking into rooms, creating a very humid environment, mixed with the abundance of natural materials to be showcased, together with the sustainability aimed at while maintaining the integrity of the design has been the main challenge in this project .
Sahara Star, Mumbai , INDIA Client: Sahara Group
Sahara Star is a 5 star hotel located near the Mumbai international airport, The hotel is an iconic spherical building which has the the world’s largest pillar less clear-to-sky dome. This dome which creates a beautiful inner courtyard with beautiful full glazed windows, was a challenge to live up to when refurbishing the rooms. To create the right space to accommodate all the requirements of a 5 star hotel while maintaining the open space created by such a spectacular architecture has resulted in clutter less, clean cut, bright yet functional and comfortable rooms. The design style chosen is contemporary, using clean linear lines, neutral back grounds both on the floor and the walls, accentuated by splashes of vivid, joyous colors depicting the warm Mumbai sun and the blue tropical lagoon right in the middle of the atrium.
Executive Club of Rosa Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai, UAE Client: Rotana Hotels.
Rose Rayhaan by Rotana is the world's tallest hotel as certified by Guinness Records 2009-2012 Rose Rayhaan sets a new benchmark for comfort and style on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai and soars 333 metres and 72 storeys high. The hotel wanted to add a superior executive lounge to its premises since it serves business people and has a very high occupancy rate all year round making it a necessity to have a business lounge catering to its executive clientele. With this intent, Designwork Portfolio has chosen to use natural materials like wood and leather together with sophisticated lines incorporating different seating options together.
JASMINE GARDEN RESORT, The World, Dubai, UAE Client: Jasmine Garden Ltd, Dubai
Jasmine Garden is planned to be a residential/resort condominium for The World. The resort will be comprised of villas and apartments along with all the international standard resort facilities. Design Work Portfolio has been tasked with developing the overall branding concept, reviewing the architectural layout and the full scope of the interior design package from Concept to site supervision in the post contract phase. Based on a model of a Thai village, the resort‘s atmosphere will be one of peace and tranquility. “Island Paradise” is the inspiration for the resort. One of the challenges for the design was creating an environment that was as comfortable with the exterior walls fully open during the cooler months as when the central air conditioning was engaged during the summer with temperatures in excess of 45°C. While the Concept has been completed and accepted, this project is currently on hold pending further infrastructural work on The World master project.
Selected Restaurant Work
NADAMAN RESTAURANT, Beijing, China Client: China World Trade Center Co. Ltd.
Located in the retail annex in the heart of the China World Trade Centre, the Nadaman Restaurant Beijing enjoys sweeping views of the outdoor square and retail galleries Nadaman’s cuisine is authentically Japanese specialising in the Kaiseki-nyouri but housed within an ultra-modern contemporary eastern ambience. The design is dominated by the feature light sculpture of hand-blown glass tubes giving the whole space a feeling of relaxed energy and flowing movement. The inspiration for this was the Sycamore tree which is so abundant in the streets of this picturesque area of Beijing, Design Work Portfolio was engaged for the Nadaman’s full interior design package from Concept to Construction drawings and FF&E specification.
NADAMAN RESTAURANT, Beijing, China
SHABESTAN RESTAURANT, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai, UAE Client: Palus Investment Seychelles Ltd, Dubai
This is an exclusive and sophisticated 90 seat fine dining restaurant located in the five star Radisson Blu Hotel on the Deira Creek in Dubai. The outlet offers a blend of regional, traditional Persian cuisine with a modern twist. Served in the elegant majesty of a suite of finely decorated dining spaces. The restaurant’s interior is very eclectic; like the cuisine itself, it is a fusion of styles. The environment is dramatic and colourful; a unique reflection of the cosmopolitan nature of Dubai. The arched wall panels remind the guest of the “oriental” roots of the experience to be savoured; the cool and contemporary wall and floor finishes complement the signature dishes with bold and dramatic effects to heighten the dining experience Design Work Portfolio was responsible for the full interior design package.
Shabestan Restaurant, Dubai UAE
ANAR RESTAURANT, Dubai, UAE Client: Roya International, Dubai The Anar Restaurant in the Madinat Souk serves modern Persian cuisine in an atmosphere of informal elegance. The overall design is contemporary spiced up with elements of classical Arabesque motifs. Inspiration was drawn also from Iranian classical tile patina redeveloped in a more modern light. Classical ornamentation pieces serve to highlight the symbiosis between old and new. Our scope for the design of this restaurant was the complete interior design.
ANAR RESTAURANT, Dubai, UAE
Mango Tree, the famous Thai restaurant concept, has achieved record attendance at its trendsetting Sundowner sessions, held on Friday evenings at The Pearl-Qatar waterfront lounge. Offering a unique ambience and atmosphere at the waterside, Mango Tree has set the trend for Sundowners in Doha. Nestled between the sophisticated landscape of The Pearl-Qatar and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf, Mango Tree Lounge has a magical look and feel with its casual yet classy venue at the water’s edge. With its exclusively cool atmosphere, Mango Tree’s blend of contemporary style and chic resonates perfectly with its guests in The Pearl. At the same time Mango Tree offers visitors an elegant yet relaxed dining experience. With its designer furnishings and warm wooden textures, the restaurant is a favourite spot for an intimate dinner or a more formal business meeting. Design Work Portfolio is responsible for all facets of the interiors at the Mango Tree.
MANGO TREE RESTAURANT, The Pearl, Qatar Client: Landmark Group
CHI ‘ZEN RESTAURANTS, Dubai, UAE The Dubai-based Landmark Group successfully secured the UAE rights to the famous Chi ’Zen concept restaurant chain offering a sophisticated approach to Chinese Dim Sum cuisine. Chi ’Zen restaurant is a breathtaking place for the visitors. On entering the restaurant, guests are welcomed by a statue warrior believed to fend off bad spirits. Using her trademark of ‘disciplined elegance’ the designer Rashida Rajkotwalla has establish oriental opulence throughout the restaurant and lounge. With a color combination of striking blacks and rich red shades Design Work Portfolio’s Rashida Rajkotwalla has created a dramatic yet elegant interior. The walls of this restaurant are beautified with over 200 pieces of authentic Chinese art. Design Work Portfolio’s scope on this project was the total interior design package including installation supervision.
Client: Landmark Group
CHI ‘ZEN RESTAURANTS, Dubai, UAE
CHI ‘ZEN RESTAURANTS, Dubai, UAE
Located in Shanghai, the Kerry (operated by Shangri-La Management) is a 5 star international hotel principally servicing the Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park of Shanghai. Design Work Portfolio developed the branding/ ID package for the following F&B outlets: The Meet Market, a fusion of all day dining and a market place. Designed with classic influences and modern finishes, it forms an informal yet dramatic environment for people who know what they want when they see it. The Up Market is a speciality grill restaurant where design revolves around raw meat display. Design Work Portfolio we engaged for the full precontract interior design package.
SHANGRI-LA KERRY CENTRE HOTEL, Pudong, China Restaurants: The Meet Market The Up Market
Client: Shanghai Pudong Kerry City Properties, China
SHANGRI-LA KERRY CENTRE HOTEL, Pudong, China
Selected Corporate Work
INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM INVESTMENT COMPANY (IPIC) H.Q. – Abu Dhabi, UAE Client: IPIC, Abu Dhabi Established in 1984, IPIC is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. The 35 storey tower is a rich, high quality working environment for its employees who will benefit from a range of amenities including advanced IT and communication facilities, conference and lecture halls, a restaurant and cafÊ, a nursery and a multi-level underground car park. In addition, the complex includes a heath club comprising a gym, an outdoor swimming pool and a spa built to international standards. The specification is exceedingly high-end and this was reflected in the fitout budget. This is a full scope interior design project and Design Work Portfolio is responsible for the development of all areas of this office tower.
ALDAR HEADQUARTERS – Abu Dhabi, UAE Client: Aldar Properties. Aldar’s Headquarters are located in an iconic circularshaped tower situated in the outskirts of Abu Dhabi City in one of the newlydeveloped business districts. Design Work Portfolio was selected to interpret Aldar’s renewed branding through interior design. Aldar’s corporate ethos now embraces open plan transparency, with highly improved interpersonal communications with corporate and spatial integration. A corporate goal was to encourage pride and high morale in the workplace through utilisation of the latest trends in office models that promote focus with reduced peripheral stress. Our scope for this project was the full interior design package for the main Reception and the 9th and 10th floors.
GUJARAT INTERNATIONAL FINANCE TEC-CITY (GIFT) - India Client: ANC Contracting India Pty Ltd
-A Global Finance Hub built on 500 acres. GIFT is a major project built on 500 acres of land which aims to offer worldclass infrastructure and facilities to global finance and tech firms. In order to attract the highest level of talent, GIFT has mandated a very high level of finish so ensuring the highest Quality of Life within the integrated township. Currently Design Work Portfolio is the lead Interior Designer for the primary building which will also incorporate the Headquarters for the Promoters, IL&FS. The inspiration for the interior of the project were the monolithic stone carved windows of the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Ahmedabad. Design Work Portfolio is contracted for Concept to Construction Drawings.
DUBAI REFRESHMENTS GREENFIELD CENTRE – Dubai, UAE Client: DRC P.S.C. Dubai Refreshment Company has recently decided to move from its historic offices on Sheikh Zayed Road, which has been a landmark of Dubai for 45 years to the extent of giving its name to the interchange where it is located, to its new state-ofthe-art, contemporary and spacious offices in Jebel Ali. Design Work Portfolio, as the lead ID Consultant, has been chosen to create a new 5,000m² corporate space with relevant recreational areas with the aim of creating another landmark in Dubai. In order to create this landmark a brief was created jointly underlining such descriptors as: majestic, imposing, striking, grandiose contemporary. High ceilings in public areas, rich finishes in private areas and high quality furnishings were specified and installed. Full ID package including site supervision was mandated
INDIGO TOWER OFFICE SUITE – Dubai, UAE Client: Al Moosa Enterprises Ent, Dubai This suite of corporate offices located in the iconic Indigo Tower development at Jumeirah Lakes Towers, takes the corporate ethos of fine tailored office interiors to the highest levels with options of fitted and finely crafted storage, audio visual display panelled elevation treatments. Atmosphere, wood and activity were the key elements of the design in order to accentuate the corporate activities, working zones, power zones and revitalising zones. Colour and sound effects were incorporated to enhance these areas of transition. Our scope was the full pre-contract package.
IRIS BAY TOWER – Dubai, UAE Client: WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Iris Bay is a 32 storey high commercial tower located on Sheikh Zayed at the south west corner of Dubai’s Business Bay. The design comprises two identical double curved pixilated shells which are rotated and cantilevered over the podium. The rear elevation is a continuous vertical curve while the front is made up of seven zones of rotated glass. Design Work Portfolio’s concept for the 36,000m² interior reflects the organic fluid forms of the overall structure with absolutely no square edges in the main entrance / reception areas. Ultra futuristic space concepts combine with highly polished gloss surface finishes to create a plausible vision of spatial design several decades hence. Our mandate for this development was the full precontract package of which Concept and Schematic is complete. The construction is currently on hold pending envelope review.
SAHARA CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS (BKC) – India [1] Client: Sahara Pariwar India, Mumbai
Design Work Portfolio has been appointed as the lead Interior Designer for the two VIP floors of the prestigious new headquarters of Sahara Pariwar in India. The aim is to create a sophisticated and refined look while maintaining the needs of a global VVIP personage and the team. Thus the design has the sharp, precise lines carrying this forward using an almost monochromic palette throughout the 8,000m² of design space.
SAHARA CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS (BKC) – India [2] Client: Sahara India & Pariwar, Mumbai
Selected Institutional Work
Abu Dhabi Courthouse Client: Inspiration Interiors, Spain The Ministry of Justice recently upgraded its central Courthouse in the Capital. The original concept design was from a Spanish designer. Design Work Portfolio’s mandate was to develop the concept through to construction drawings and to manage the site supervision in the postcontract phase.
KINGS SCHOOL, Dubai, UAE Client: Al Nakheel Contracting LLC
King’s Dubai recently expanded into new premises in the Nad Al Sheba district of Dubai. While much of the classroom areas were an extension of the original campus design, there are certain new areas and facilities that required interior design services. Therefore Design Work Portfolio was engaged for the complete ID package for the Library, Auditorium/Hall and Front Entrance Reception Area. Much of the inspiration for the final design was taken from the outdoors areas of the school which are much in use within the curriculum. Therefore we have indoor trees and library furniture in “leaf” shapes, bright colours and open spaces. All finishes and furniture are of high specification and chosen for comfort and durability.
Royal Maternity Clinic, Manama, Bahrain Client: Venture Capital Group, Bahrain
Design Work Portfolio was requested to develop a concept for a contemporary maternity hospital in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The scheme was to introduce a less formal and more “welcoming” feel to all of the suites. The term “boutique hotel” was to define the concept. We created a new generation of hospital where patients felt more as if they were on a luxury holiday than a patient in hospital. Back of House & Front of House areas were created which totally segregated traffic areas for Guests and medical / support staff; even within the guest suite itself.
Selected Residential Work
PRIVATE PALACE, Qatar Client: Al Madaen W.L.L., Qatar
Iris Mist Tower is to be constructed in Dubai’s Maritime City. The Atkins-designed tower will feature high-end finished apartments, swimming pool and residents’ spa along with retail units. The design intent is to create a main-stream high-end contemporary Italian feel using current certain fashion brand names as a benchmark. Finishes, fabric and furnishings are all specified out of Italy or using the trending Italian model. Design Work Portfolio’s brief includes design of finishes as well as furniture layouts for all apartment types, entrance lobby, lift lobbies and the gym / health club. Water features and elaborate lighting effects will create the ambience of a five star boutique hotel.
IRIS MIST TOWER, Dubai, UAE Client: WS Atkins & Partners Overseas, Dubai
PRIVATE PALACE, Al Wajba, Qatar
This Private Palace is a design & build project. The client and the selected contractors have requested Design Work Portfolio to provide the Concept for the project. This will then be developed internally by the contractor. The brief from the client is “highly exclusive modern luxury�.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, India
This extremely innovative and iconic residential building is being designed both architecturally and internally in accordance with the precepts of Vaastu Shastra. Using this traditional Indian architecture and design system, our team has proposed that the five globes in the structure represent the five elements of Bhumi (Earth), Jala (Water), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire) and Akasha (Space). With several members of our design team being well versed in these precepts, the space planning and concepts phases of the brief were followed implicitly. This has resulted in a very unique and contemporary design rooted in strong tradition.
PRIVATE VILLA, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Commissioned by a private client, this palace is located on an exclusive inner city site. This stylish residence features grand volumes and spatial proportions suited to the contemporary blend of neoclassical design treatments: the use of timeless quality materials, marble floors and walls with panelled articulation and diverse layers on interest. Design Work Portfolio was engaged for the total interior design.
PRIVATE VILLA, Abu Dhabi, UAE
This project is an exclusive design commission for a private palatial residence which is located on an extensive fully landscaped plot on the outskirts of the city. Imposing contemporary decorative features, Arabesque motifs blended with modernist proportions and symmetry define the overall look and feel of this exclusive residence. A sophisticated articulation of fine materials, textures, colours and sculptural forms combine to create a subtle interplay of traditional and future form. Design Work Portfolio was engaged for the full interior design.
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HOTEL SURYA RETREAT, Mahabaleshwar, India Client: Surya Inns Ltd, India The Surya Retreat is situated in several hectares of verdant parkland on a hill station in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This unusual hotel property is located at the edge of thick forest adjacent to Yenna river and the spectacular Lingmala Falls. Within the property, outdoor space is as intrinsic as the indoor. Much of the “public” areas such as restaurants and guestroom lounges are located on open-air terraces. Design Work Portfolio was engaged to create both the architectural and interior concepts as a single design entity as, with this project, the two cannot really be separated. Local natural materials such as stone and timber are predominant within the structure as well as within the interior spaces. This “natural materials” concept and the concentration on environmentally friendly construction methodologies have resulted in this development’s objective to be first to be Lead Platinum Certified in India. Design Work Portfolio are engaged for architecture and Interior design consultancy services with a mandate of Concept to Construction.
HOTEL SURYA RETREAT, Mahabaleshwar, India
PRIVATE SPORTS CLUB, Pune, India Client: Aamby Valley Ltd, India
This sports facility is being developed in league with and adjacent to a major cricket ground in India. The Club is to offer facilities that enhance and support the sporting community in its hinterland. The development will include indoor and outdoor sports facilities, F&B outlets, accommodation for visiting teams and VIP’s, fitness centre, exhibition spaces and training centres. Design Work Portfolio was given both the architectural and interiors remit for this interesting development. The concept was required to be innovative and distinctive and so we started with the letter “S” (Solidarity in Sport) and developed it further to include an embellishment utilising exterior amenities and water features. The interior spaces are designed with practical luxury as a an essential guideline.
PRIVATE SPORTS CLUB, Pune, India Client: Aamby Valley Ltd, India
“The Orb” MALL - India Client: Aamby Valley Ltd, India Inspired by the Orb, a celestial body which forms the soul of any existence, The Town Plaza is symbolic of being the central activity hub of the Aamby Valley City. This first of its kind, this multifaceted community development is spread over more than 10,000 acres of verdant expanse and nestled at the foot of the Sahayadri Mountain range. It is independent India’s first planned, selfcontained inspirational city. Thus the Orb Town Plaza, a business mall which also offers state-of-the-art entertainment and retail options to its customers, is an icon of PROGRESSIVE INDIA. Design Work Portfolio is engaged for both design disciplines, architectural and interior design, involving conceptualisation to construction drawings.
“The Orb” MALL - India
TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL – Jaipur, India Located in the commercially active 2 tier city of Jaipurthe aim is to create a business hotel that will create a haven between work to explore & experience the exotic wealth of culture, architecture & texture that this city has to offer. The hotel will have Porte Cochere, Entrance lobby , Lobby lounge Guestrooms, Junior suites, VIP Suites, Presidential suite Executive lounge, All Day dining , Speicality restaurant, Night club & Restaurant together with meeting rooms, Banquet Hall , Pre-function Business centerHealthclub Spa , Pool , Terrace Garden
ANUPCHAND JEWELERS – Raipur, India
As one the most reputable and distinguished jewellers of Gujarat, the client wanted to combine stark contemporary look with the very traditional features of the region. The project although small in size, has been an interesting concept to come up with .
SUMEET BUSINESS PARK – India
The Sumeet Business Park 5 star Hotel and Shopping Mall development is slated for the city of Raipur in India and will be the first of its kind in the state. The 100 plus room hotel is built round a central atrium with all luxury rooms enjoying a view the city. Particularly catering to the upscale weddings market, the hotel design features extensive highest-in-class banqueting and functions facilities able to cater to several hundred guests. The hotel’s 2 restaurants, a high class buffet restaurant and an intimate speciality outlet, will be attractive to both hotel guests and city residents alike. The specially designed Night Lounge will be at once intimate and relaxing appealing to the socialite and businessman looking to spend some quality time with conversation, music and tempting menus. The 7,500 sqft shopping mall abutting the hotel extends across 2 levels of the structure. High quality materials will finish the public areas that will support internationally branded retail outlets and recreational facilities. The international feel of the design style will ensure that the Mall becomes a highlight of Raipur’s social scene.
SUMEET BUSINESS PARK – India
SUPREME GRANDE TOWER– India OUR GOAL: To design a picturesque residential development, offering an abode of serenity within the magnanimous suburban west of Goregaon. Apartments and Amenities conceived for the comfort of the residents are as follows: • Two towers of 35 storey each offering 2.5 and 3 BHK apts. • A grand entrance with a drop off bay for each tower. • Dedicated Retail area • 5 levels of parking • Podium garden with amphitheatre green hillocks an all weather jogging track Swimming pool Wellness centre F and B outlet and function hall Indoor games arcade Sports courts • A terrace garden • 8 passenger elevators over two towers • 2 service elevators over two towers
SUPREME GRANDE TOWER– India
Nagpur Development – India
In the Indian state of Maharashtra, one of the country’s cleanest and greenest cities, Nagpur, is set to host KRS Realty’s new prestige urban residential development.
Residents will feel privileged by the wealth of community facilities at their disposal: Secure Entry Retail Plaza Community Gardens
Located In a lush parkland and garden setting, the precinct will be interspersed with fresh waterways and wide landscaped areas.
Apartment Gardens
Internal streets and quiet cul-de-sacs intersecting with private bus routes and bicycle paths will make for relaxed and tranquil access around the estate. Secure access points to and from the development will ensure residents’ privacy and security.
Eco Gardens
Clubhouse Bordering Waterways Internal Ponds Bike lanes Public Bus Stops Private Internal Bus Stops
Nagpur Development – India
NAGPUR VILLA COMPLEX – India
NAGPUR VILLA COMPLEX – India
AAMBY WORLD APARTMENTS & CABANAS, Aamby Valley, India
Located in the prestigious and exclusive township of Aamby Valley, Apartments and cabanas are meant to be a part of the exclusive owner villas and residences built on the lake. With access to all the amenities the Aamby Valley offers, the units were asked to be designed to be tranquil, private and almost cut off from the rest of the development. By carrying them on to the lake, and positioning them so that no resident can see the other from its deck, while utilizing the area most effectively was the main challenge of this design.
AAMBY WORLD APARTMENTS & CABANAS, Aamby Valley, India
AAMBY WORLD APARTMENTS & CABANAS, Aamby Valley, India
AAMBY WORLD APARTMENTS & CABANAS, Aamby Valley, India
JUMEIRAH III RESIDENCE VILLAS - Dubai, UAE The Jumeirah III Residence Villas were designed for the upper middle class areas of the Jumeirah district of Dubai. Envisioned as a close urban community, the development is comprised of 22 apartments, 72% of which are 3 bedroom units and the remaining 28% are in a 2 bedroom format. The units are sized at 174m² and 129m² respectively. With dedicated car parking for each apartment and including community facilities the overall development area is 4,665m² with a gross floor area of 3,558m². With swimming pools and decked terraces included within each apartment’s external area as well as a community gym and the focused park & garden plaza, the villa development is well provided for in regards to the families’ leisure and outdoor activities. However security and privacy are also assured due to limited public access and full volume separation between each living unit. The internal courtyards and Mashribiya screened internal areas assure a shaded interior so assisting with the comfort of the environment as a whole as well as providing a geographically relevant aesthetic to the development as a whole.
JUMEIRAH III RESIDENCE VILLAS - Dubai, UAE
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JUMEIRAH III RESIDENCE VILLAS - Dubai, UAE
JUMEIRAH III RESIDENCE VILLAS - Dubai, UAE
JUMEIRAH III RESIDENCE VILLAS - Dubai, UAE
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