GODWIN AUSTEN JOHNSON
INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT EXPERIENCE
WHO WE ARE
At GAJ, we thrive on an open and communicative work environment and an addiction to design and caffeine. We are a strong team of creative designers, who bring our global experiences to each and every project. We search the world, the internet and each other’s minds to develop the latest trends and develop them to fit the each project. Our projects push the boundaries to create relevant and appealing spaces and the team uses a bespoke approach research and integration of their individual skills to bring a wealth of knowledge and passion into each project regardless of size.
We celebrate our office culture and it’s diversity, to us it’s more than a culture, we have created a “TRIBE”. As individuals we collect manga, weld furniture, rehabilitate wild animals, wear black, wear upholstery fabric! play in bands, blog, tweet, play basketball, badminton, climb mountains and walls, spear fish, hike, travel, and still have time to Create great work. Together we throw parties for birthdays, babies, leaving do’s, weddings, ends of the week, middle of the weeks and everything in between. We learn from past experiences and grow on each other’s brilliant ideas and misdemeanors.
Most importantly we love to see our details and designs develop into reality and insist to be involved through every step of the process!
THE TRIBE Our interior design team made up of professional designers, professional technical team and ISO 9001 QA/QC team have the experience and skills to deliver this project. We are confident that we are a superior interior design consultant that can deliver the best value, quality and service that is required for this project in an environmentally friendly, energy efficient and sustainable manner.
GAJ INTERIOR DESIGN
GAJ Interior Design won the following awards at the Commercial Interior Design Awards 2015 held at JW Marriot Marquis, Dubai on 16th September 2015:
“DARTH VADER” Kevin McLachlan Head of Interior Design Associate Partner
• Interior Design Firm of the Year 2015 • Interior Design of the Year Award 2015: Hotels - Al Bait Hotel TECHNICAL
• International Project of the Year Award 2015 - JA Manafaru Hotel
MANAGEMENT
FF&E
We have very recently completed and are working on the following projects as noted below so we believe that we are the ideal interior design consultancy for this project:
THE TRIBE
“THE SURFER” Ryan Boshoff
• JA Hotel Palm Tree Court Hotel, Dubai, UAE – Completed December 2012 • Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, UAE, Refurbishment Project – Completed October 2013 • Grand Hyatt Hotel, MUR’s & Corridor, Dubai, UAE, Refurb’ project – Completed December 2014 • Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment, Dubai, UAE – Completed April 2015 • Fairmont Hotel, Ajman, UAE – Completed May 2015 • Grand Millennium Hotel, Muscat, Oman – Under construction to be completed 2015 • Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Dubai, UAE – Completed 2015 • Rotana Hotel, Muscat, Oman – Under construction to be completed 2016 • The Chedi / Al Bait, Sharjah, UAE – Under construction to be completed 2016 • The Chedi, Khorfakkan, UAE – Detailed Design completed • Al Wathba Desert Retreat Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Detailed Design completed • Lusail Hotel, Doha, Qatar – Detailed Design completed • Ritz Carlton, Polo Reserve, Marrakech - Detailed Design underway • Shaza Hotels, The Wave, Muscat, Oman – Detailed Design underway • Jewel of the Creek, Serviced Apartments, Dubai, UAE – Detailed Design underway
At GAJ Interiors, we believe in creating memorable spaces and lasting living experiences. Our aim is to take the Client with us through a journey of conceptual development involving all relevant stakeholders towards the successful management and execution of our designs. As part of our ongoing effort to create Design excellency in the Region, it is always our aim to control our projects from inception to completion in partnership with select sub consultants and in alignment with local regulations and guidelines.
“LADY IN RED”
“THE EXPLORER”
“THE MEXICAN”
Associate
Associate
Associate
Jacinda Raniolo
Associate
Elie Choucair
Hilda Impey
“MR. DIY”
“THE SWEET SUPPLIER”
Senior Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Francisco Ongkiko
Maysoun Abou-Houly
“RUGBY STAR”
“THE JOY BRINGER”
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Leanne Corcoran
Joy Fernando
“NIGHT OWL”
Maria Erauquin Interior Designer
DESIGN
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION
HOSPITALITY
“ANTIQUE DEALER”
“THE PROFESSOR”
“MAKE UP ARTIST”
“THE BLOGGER”
Interior Designer
Senior Interior Designer
Senior Interior Designer
Senior Interior Designer
Kathryn Brown
Frederico Cruz
Rochelle Mojica
Laura Bielecki
PRODUCTION
“WATCH COLLECTOR”
“THE VETERAN”
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Alexander Cruz
Benjamin Alipio
“THE GARDENER”
“MASTER CHEF”
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Orlando Cacut Jr.
Hazel Vicente
Interior Designer
VISUALS
“THE MAYOR”
Jobeth Estabaya Senior Interior Designer
Don Richy Naceno Interior Designer
“THE HEALTH ADVISER”
“FONDANT QUEEN”
“TABLE TENNIS PRO”
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Katherine Ebona
Cherry Tanedo
“THE BOXER”
“THE COSPLAYER
“THE SINGER”
“THE PASTOR”
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Alberto Bolonos
“THE BOWLER”
“SNEAKERHEAD”
Michael De Guzman
“THE COOK”
Lynn Chourbagi
Christopher Landayan
Jess Ryan Tayo
Oliver Doma
Ernesto Cruz Jr
THE MAP
2,000 GAJ FF&E Team has specified
Products a year from over 70 Countries
WORCESTERSHIRE, UK
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DOHA, QATAR ABU DHABI, UAE DUBAI, UAE (HQ)
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Elegantly designed bedroom in every year Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Oman
MUSCAT, OMAN SALALAH, OMAN RIYADH, KSA JEDDAH, KSA
LEGEND OFFICE LOCATION NO. OF TEAM FROM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN PROJECT LOCATIONS
Multicultural company with 14 nationalities
THE VISION
“For the team at GAJ, Interior design is about creating tangible and meaningful relevant experiences for our customers. We know this creative magic comes from close cooperation and coordination between a diverse mix of individuals and from their Passion, Life Experiences and openness to dream the possible.”
THE PHILOSOPHY
“Fundamentally my goal is to make us not only the best designers in the region, but to make our team a globally recognized player. Although we are a young team we are clearly off to a flying start. Over the past 18 months we have been expanding our reach in this ever connected world well beyond the regional arena and are now working with most of the leading Hospitality brands including the honour and accolade of designing several projects for GHM of Chedi fame. The continued patronage of our clients is testament to the dedication, creativity, skills and most of all Passion of the individuals who work for us.
Our studio is driven by design with a passion, provoked by reference, inspiration and uniqueness.
Our work ranges from Retail, Hospitality, Resorts, Commercial, Residential to Education design and we have brought together talented people from round the globe, designers specifically chosen for their previous experiences knowledge and creativity to allow us to deliver a first class product whatever the project.
Our team utilizes their knowledge and experience in design, engineering, materials and fabrication methods to deliver successful projects. We pride ourselves in creating the most complete Interior Design consulting services available in the Middle East & North Africa.
As our work varies from project to project, vision to vision, it is important to us that we partner with our clients to show them the possible. As a partner, our aims are not just to drive their current business needs, but look beyond to future growth of our conceptual investments. We endeavour that our interior spaces incorporate Surprise, Familiarity and Vision. I believe that we are creating more than a culture here - part Studio - part Therapy- part Escape - One mission, we have begun to create a “Tribe”. We find we have clients calling us at 3 in the morning excited because they want more this is because we open doors in them that allow them, to dream again and believe in their own visions. It is only natural they want more and who would blame them it is an invigorating and exciting process we believe they are integral to the process. “Primarily we are story tellers and in this we add the fabric to the process of people’s lives. We clothe and shape the spaces we inhabit we connect our users to our stories without this adventure wouldn’t life be boring.” Kevin Mclachlan
Concept based designs always take precedents; sometimes rebellious, extensively researched and heavily debated. We strive to enhance and uplift both our clients spaces and their outlook on the profession. Through our researched storytelling our concepts engage the guest in a conversation of new ideas and imagination to enhance the user experience.
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
WHAT WE DO
It can be difficult to standout in the UAE’s Leisure and Entertainment capital. Dubai is world famous for its vast array of lei-sure opportunities. It is important to stand out among the selection.
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Every client is unique, no more so than with residential projects. Having worked on various prestigious projects through the region we have delivered projects with high expectations, catered to with high quality and detailed finishing, luxurious interiors, and customized details.
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HOSPITALITY
We work closely with our clients to create brand identity, iconic interiors with well thought out and efficient space. By visiting and researching online, design fairs and newly opened properties, we are able to come together to create a space that it current, innovative and fulfils todays hospitality priorities and trends.
RESIDENTIAL
CORPORATE
Work very closely with the client to come up with a customized solution. Flexibility within use of space and reconfiguration of staff. Flexibility, community, wellbeing, productivity.
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RETAIL
Our holistic thinking to retail comes from being in a multidisciplinary firm within a world retail hub. We understand brand, creating excitement and delivering something new. From the top down we look at where innovation can drive a solution.
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PUBLIC SECTOR & INSTITUTIONAL
Interior reflects the spirit of the school. A well designed space encourages pride within the school and longevity. Learning through exploration and discovery. Learned by more than just teaching but rather by discovering for oneself. High quality facilities create a more rounded human being. Creating a heart of the school with flexible teaching spaces.
THE CLIENTS We are mostly working on hospitality projects, which will help to support the growing tourism industries and residential and commercial projects, which will assist in meeting the requirements for new accommodation among the individuals, families and companies that are moving into the region - Brian Johnson Managing Partner
S H A R J A H A R T F O U N D AT I O N
WHERE WE ARE
UK
Tunisia
Morocco
Algeria Libya
Egypt
QATAR
SAUDI ARABIA
UAE
India
OMAN
GAJ has 9 office branches in 5 countries and is still expanding. Our project portfolio spans across Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
GAJ HEADQUARTERS
GAJ ABU DHABI
GAJ SHARJAH
GAJ QATAR
GAJ UK
P.O. Box 7185 Dubai, UAE Office 110 The Iridium Building Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 323 7555 Fax: +971 4 323 7717 mail@gaj-uae.ae
P.O. Box 114698 Abu Dhabi, UAE Office 1305 MBC, Makeen Tower Corner of 9th & 10th Street Tel: +971 2 657 3410 Fax: +971 2 657 3411 mail@gaj-uae.ae
P.O. Box 71522 Sharjah, UAE Tel: +971 6 577 4893 Fax: +971 6 577 4896 mail@gaj-uae.ae
P.O. Box 13573 Bin Mahmoud, C-Ring Road Doha, Qatar 8th Floor - Office 18A Al Mana Business Tower Suhaim Bin Hamad Sreet Tel: +974 4 463 3046 Fax: + 974 4 421 5328 mail@gaj-uae.ae
The Old Anglo House Mitton Street Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 9AQ Tel: +1229 814567 Fax: +1229 827018 post@gajuk.com
GAJ OMAN - MUSCAT
GAJ OMAN - SALALAH
GAJ KSA - RIYADH
GAJ KSA - JEDDAH
P.O. Box 31 P C 114 Muttrah, Oman Regus Business Centre LLC Unit 208, Tamimah Bldg. Al Nahdah Road Mob: +968 9140 3004 Tel: +968 2 466 7636 Fax: +968 2 466 7736 mail@gaj-uae.ae
P.O. Box 286 P C 214 Dhahriz Dhofar, Oman Mob: +968 9140 8110 Fax: +968 2329 7668 mail@gaj-uae.ae
P.O. Box 8953 Riyadh 12214-2393 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Regus Serviced Offices 2nd floor World Trade Centre Bahrain Tower Tel: +966 1127 95030 Fax: +966 1127 95101 mail@gaj-uae.ae
P.O. Box 8953 Jeddah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Office 205 Round 2 Computer Centre Plaza mail@gaj-uae.ae
Our studio provides our team with a collaborative environment to explore creative ideas and develop designs that offer unique solutions for our clients. The zoned areas offer our staff a mix of work spaces for social interactive engagement, group brainstorming and quiet individual work. Dubai serves as a business hub for many international suppliers looking to serve the Middle East, African and Asian markets, giving us local access to international brands. However, our commitment to delivering quality projects both locally and internationally does entail travel to meet with clients, inspect supplier factories and site work. This flexibility enhances our ability to deliver projects successfully anywhere across the globe.
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HOTELS & RESORTS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
FAIRMONT HOTEL AJMAN, UAE
MOE SHERATON HOTEL DUBAI, UAE
JA MANAFARU MALDIVES
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2015
MOE HILTON GARDEN DUBAI, UAE
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL DUBAI, UAE
PALM TREE COURT DUBAI, UAE
BURJ AL ARAB DUBAI, UAE
SHAZA VILLAGE PLAZA HOTEL THE WAVE MUSCAT, OMAN
LUSAIL HOTEL & RESORT QATAR
MILLENNIUM HOTEL THE WAVE MUSCAT, OMAN
CHEDI KHORFAKKAN SHARJAH, UAE
AL BAIT HOTEL SHARJAH, UAE
INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE YEAR : HOTELS
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2015
RITZ CARLTON MARRAKECH MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
AL WATHBA DUBAI, UAE
TOZEUR RESORT TUNISIA
LUXURY RESORT EGYPT
WESTGATE LIBYA
JEWEL OF THE CREEK DUBAI, UAE
GRAND HYATT HOTEL DUBAI, UAE
COMMERCIAL / OFFICES PROJECT EXPERIENCE
ETIHAD AIRWAYS HQ ABU DHABI, UAE
ETIHAD AIRWAYS HQ ABU DHABI, UAE
The Arrival
The Connection
The Hear t
The Movement
The Interaction
ETIHAD AIRWAYS HQ ABU DHABI, UAE
JET TERMINAL DUBAI, UAE
DEUSTCHE BANK DUBAI, UAE
GAJ HEADQUARTERS DUBAI, UAE
NAWRAS HQ OMAN
SHARM EL SHEIKH SALES CENTRE EGYPT
TIFFANY & CO. DUBAI MALL, DUBAI, UAE
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PANORAMA DUBAI, UAE
PARKLANDS DUBAI, UAE
PALMA DEVELOPMENT DUBAI, UAE
PRIVATE VILLA DUBAI, UAE
PRIVATE VILLA OMAN
PRIVATE DESERT VILLAS DUBAI, UAE
KEMPINSKI RESIDENCES DUBAI, UAE
PRIVATE VILLA DUBAI, UAE
PENTHOUSE PROJECT DUBAI, UAE
EDUCATION PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CRANLEIGH SCHOOL ABU DHABI, UAE
GEMS METROPOLE DUBAI, UAE
GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI, UAE
GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH SCHOOL WAQEER, QATAR
GEMS WESTMINSTER DUBAI, UAE
GOVERNMENT / PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECT EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL NATIONAL COUNCIL ABU DHABI, UAE
CELEBRATION HALL RIYADH, KSA
UAE . OMAN . QATAR . KSA . UK +971 4 323 7555
mail@gaj-uae.ae
www.gaj-uae.ae