Corporate Profile
Welcome to ida | international design associates, the largest interior design studio in Bahrain and one of the Middle East’s leading design companies, with a reputation for inspirational design. “Our ambition is to be an outstanding international practice, a sought-after firm which consistently designs and delivers outstanding projects for clients worldwide.� Neil Glassberg, Chief Executive Officer
ida is a creative design studio providing architectural, interior design, project management and furniture procurement services for clients across the globe. We design innovative retail, residential, hospitality, office and integrated mixed-use developments, with a focus on the people who use them. Our studio is committed to creating unique and memorable destinations – projects and places that enhance their surroundings and improve the lives of those who populate and move through them daily. ida thinks globally but acts locally. We believe design should be timeless and inspiring yet practical for both their owners and occupants. We imagine things from both the outside to the inside and the inside to the outside. Our special expertise is the interlocking of the architecture to the interior design. With creativity and modern thinking we realize projects which stand out and the result is perfectly tailored to the user.
about us
We respect the past, but design for the future. The directors and senior staff of ida bring many years of collective experience to every project – we know what works. At the same time, we capture emerging trends worldwide and incorporate the best new ideas into our designs on a continual basis. Working with many of the world’s strongest developers, designers, and retailers, we treat each new opportunity as a collaborative exploration, with the goal of meeting the expectations of our clients with added-value of our clients and our projects’ end users. We believe in investing in a team of strong collaborators and supporters of one another. Our process is an open studio where input and comment is sought and considered from all of members of our team guided by a strong design lead. Nurturing a creative atmosphere and drawing on a diverse and experienced team ensures for effective and timely results.
our vision
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PHASE 4
Start Up & Briefing
Concept Design
Schematic Design
Detailed Design
Agree client brief, budget & programme
Prepare Concept Design direction & schematic layouts
CAD Layouts with 3Ds, materials and furniture selections
Finalised CAD Construction drawings and schedules.
• Site Inspection & Kick-off meeting.
• Prepare Concept Mood design directions for all areas.
• Meet with Owner, Operator and Consultant Team.
• Prepare furniture layout plans.
• Establish Project brief, budget & programme.
• Prepare preliminary materials and finishes selection.
• Establish with Owner and Operator the design direction.
• Review the designs in coordination with nominated engineers and architects
• Review the existing / consultants drawings.
• Assist owner representative in reviewing the budget for the various areas.
• R evise layouts / finishes based on Owner’s comments. • Prepare ceiling design concepts. • Prepare final finishes and material boards for approval. • Prepare 3D perspectives of areas agreed with the Owner. • Prepare all furniture and furnishings selections for final approval. • Coordinate and integrate the work for building services engineers and other specialist consultants into the design.
DESIGN PHASE
• Prepare all design details and layouts in AutoCad format, for tendering in full coordination with Consultants. • Prepare Final FF&E, Finishes, Sanitary, Door Schedules in full coordination with CAD drawings.
our services
PHASE 5
PHASE 6
PHASE 7
Tender
Project Supervision
FF&E Procurement
Issue Tender, answer clarifications, evaluate and appoint contractor
Design Supervision, RFIs & approvals, report to PM, final inspection
Tender, evaluate, appoint supplier, manage delivery and installation
• Visit site to inspect works and ensure contractor complies with design and specifications.
• Assist the Client’s representative with FF&E tender preparation & manufacturer appointment.
• Assist the Client’s representative with tender preparation & main contractor appointment. • Respond to all design queries as required during the tender stage. • Review and advise on alternative specifications, following receipt of the tenders where required. • Request additional information from contractors to clear discrepancies in the specifications, quantity and pricing. • Prepare tender evaluation report with recommendations.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and queries by the contractor.
• Review and approve manufacturer furniture shop drawings & samples.
• Review materials, samples and make recommendations for materials substitution as required.
• Liaise with local or international agents to source furniture and loose items.
• Make comments on time line issues with ordering of materials and contractor’s performance.
• Assist Client in value engineering of furniture and loose items. To ensure the Client gets the best value.
• Review shop drawings and schedules prepared by contractor.
• Prepare FF&E tender evaluation report with recommendations.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
architecture, interior design & engineering should always be seamless - that’s why ida draws upon its global experience to provide services integrated to your requirements. Our services include; services Architecture Interior Design Project Supervision FF&E Procurement Turn-key Our services are divided into two distinct phases, Design and Construction. We aim to make the project work process simple, efficient & enjoyable for our clients, interpreting their ideas and developing a finished product meets their expectations with addedvalue.
Its all about people. People are at the heart of what we do. Our culture is open and collaborative, and working in dynamic teams we inspire and challenge each other to achieve pioneering outcomes and service excellence for our clients. Our designers are committed to perform effectively in order to provide our clients with the ultimate in well-conceived, innovative design solutions. We foster a highly creative, collaborative work environment at our office and constantly infuse our various teams with developing young design talent. Our creative staff is comprised of exceptionally talented design professionals who have embraced ida’s philosophy of design.
our team
our leadership team inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more.
leadership
ida embraces a diversity of talent and experience which fuels our innovation and creativity. As an organization we do not believe in unnecessary hierarchy. We encourage open communication and collaboration to achieve outstanding outcomes. We recognise and reward our people for living ida’s values, and for embracing innovation. Our founders Neil Glassberg & Shazad Azam bring together 25 years of business acumen and design experience to deliver the client’s goals and needs for strategic design. They work together by connecting our entire team to leverage its creativity, knowledge and experience.
Neil Chief Executive Officer
Shazad Chief Operating Officer
Gennaro Country Manager CN
Kulchat Country Manager TH
ida is an international design firm known for its luxury, sophistication, and comfort in the world of architecture and interior design. Our skilled design team specializes in creating unique spaces. We do not have a predetermined style. Our design approach is sensitive to location and culture, combining latest thinking with client’s needs that reflect their unique personality. PORTFOLIO SECTORS Hospitality Hotels Restaurants Residential Retail Workplace Executive Corporate Banking & Finance Community Education Health Civic Architecture
what we do
diverse residential
restaurants retail
hotels
hospitality
focused
corporate
creative
civic
workplace
community
banking
education executive
health
connected
The Address Hotel, Bahrain
ida’s hospitality environments elevate the guest experience. We connect guest desires with inspired solutions that foster recreation, relaxation, and memorable experiences. We understand the fine balance between meeting today’s stringent commercial requirements and the project’s vision, as well as the need to maximise environmental opportunities to leverage productivity and profitability. SELECTED PROJECTS Address Hotel & Residence, Marassi Al Bahrain Voco Jeddah, KSA Radisson Blu - Diplomat, Bahrain Movenpick, Bahrain Holiday Inn, KSA H Boutique Hotel, Bahrain Sheraton Four Points Abhor, KSA Marriott Courtyard Jubail, KSA Jinyi Hohhot Mongolia China
hotels
Projects > Hotels
Address Hotel & Residence Location Services Status
: Marassi Al Bahrain : Interior Design, Project Supervision : Construction
A dynamic distinction forms between the elements of land & sea. With the development of THE ADDRESS Marassi Al Bahrain, a new spectacular oasis rises out of the depths of the gulf enveloped in the surrounding plush landscape, creating a warm & restorative environment. Renowned for its History, sandy beaches, natural freshwater springs, and deep saltwater oceans. Bahrain flourishes as the land of paradise of the Middle East. Translating rich boating history and fishing into modern intrigue. Where springs erupt from the oceans and water quenches to renew each guest. Where linear paths converge with the wind leading to THE ADDRESS. Where love of the sea transforms each stay and each day into an oasis of leisurely luxury.
Projects > Hotels
Voco Hotel Location Services Status
: Jeddah, KSA : Interior Design, FF&E : Design
Voco is IHG’s new upscale brand. ‘Voco’ inspired by the meaning ‘to invite’ or to ‘come together’ in Latin, will combine the informality and charm of an individual hotel, with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand. IDA builds on Voco’s lifestyle brand guideline using Jeddah’s local context. Our vision is built around ‘A Gate to a Historic Town’, Al Balad, was a welcoming gate that functioned in its connections to other distant places and connected people from all over the world.” Al Balad was the historic center of the City Jeddah founded in the 7th century. We are marrying the local context with the new vibrant lifestyle Voco brand. It’s a fresh re-interpretation of luxury and historic hospitality.
Projects > Hotels
Radisson Blu - Diplomat Hotel Location Services Status
: Diplomat, Bahrain : Interior Design : Completed
A renovation project for the 5-Star hotel brand located in the central business financial district of Bahrain. The brief was to provide interior design to the existing 246 hotel rooms consisted of suites and business club lounges. In addition to these areas, the scope also includes redesigning of the ground floor public entrance and lobby areas, with minor upgrading of the all-day dining restaurant. The project embodies an understated elegance that caters mostly to the Gulf locals. The upscale interiors summon an enigmatic aura, combined with vertical opulence which is a nod to the city’s picturesque high structures. The concept portrays bold and distinct statement merged together forming an overall notable impact for its guests. The interior space throughout has modern contemporary furnishings with a sense of a unique Gulf business approach. Guests entering the lobby areas are greeted with modern and sophisticated designs using a blend of smart and chic designs that aims to attract a variety of guests from the technologically prone millennial to the corporate and leisure travellers coming to the island.
Projects > Hotels
Movenpick Hotel Location Services Status
: Muharraq, Bahrain : Interior Design : Completed
The interior design of the Movenpick Hotel Bahrain draws its inspiration from the history of the Movenpick Brand and its local context. Swiss hotelier & founder, Ueli Prager observed seagulls swooping for food over Lake Zurich. He felt the image described the nature of his restaurant, designed to offer highquality lunchtime food for city people in a hurry. Based on the German word for seagull - Möwe - Mövenpick means literally “picking seagull”. IDA inspired by Prager’s observation, we developed the interior design on Movenpick’s history and created a setting for the ‘Möwe’ to fly in its own garden. As per our client brief, rich hospitable and elegant spaces are infused with refreshing and bright interiors which delivers a unique, social experience set within a private garden-like environment. Awards * Winner ‘Best Hotel’ at Haute Grandeur Global Hotels Awards * Winner ‘Best Business Hotel’ at Business Traveler Awards
Projects > Hotels
Holiday Inn, Jeddah Location Services Status
: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia : Interior Design, : On-Site
Located in the heart of the business of Al Hamra district, close to the city center 5 minutes from downtown, 6 km away from King Fahd Coastal City Centre and it is 8 km from King Abdulaziz International Airport. ida’s concept is light and breezy, a Coastal design is inspired by the sun, sand, sky, sea, adding a contemporary twist to a timeless design that has the power to make guests feel like they are on holiday, even amongst the chaos of everyday life. takes design beyond the beach to create a home to suit almost any setting.
Projects > Hotels
H Boutique Hotel, Bahrain Location Services Status
: Harbour Row, Bahrain : Interior Design, Project Supervision : Construction
Luxury is changing. It’s no longer stereotyped…It’s an attitude. IDA has designed the new H hotel in Bahrain under the H Hospitality collection. The new 5-star boutique hotel is located at the Bahrain Financial Harbor. The hotel builds its spaces around the ‘Heritage of Bahrain’. This is a simple concept but impactful design. We were inspired by the different textures of the country from past till present. Bahrain’s dockyards and luxury maritime culture were used to give the ID its ‘Rough Luxury’ term. An exquisite combination of raw materials, imperfect and natural with some unique art pieces and like a yacht, high quality detailed FF&E to create a dramatic contrast. In this new hotel, the outstanding characters of the small country called Bahrain are presented through each different spaces. In the Lobby, Bahrain’s pottery heritage is discovered. The white pots ceiling is created the stunning hotel lobby. Restaurant with the shiny nacre of gulf pearls. From the rough wood of the dhows, delivering rustic luxury guestrooms. The industrial dockyards informing the rooftop spaces of the bar, pool and gym.
Projects > Hotels
Sheraton Four Points Hotel Location Services Status
: Abhor, KSA : Interior Design, : On-Site
Projects > Hotels
Marriot Hotel, Jubail Location Services Status
: Jubail, KSA : Interior Design : On-Site
Projects > Hotels
Frontel Palace Hotel Location Services Status
: Riyadh, KSA : Interior Design, Project Supervision, FF&E Procurement : Construction
The project is located on Prince Naif Road near Jeddah Corniche, The Frontel Palace will be the luxury hotel brand catering to local elite VIP & Royal clients. It provides a comprehensive chain of hospitality services, restaurant, wedding & events hall, central kitchen, fitness lounge, kids play area, private parking, and several other services. Each floor unit has its own terrace and swimming pool, thus making it a unique project, specifically for high profile clientele. Building on the rich French architectural style, the team is inspired to bring in the opulent design of the exterior architecture flowing through the interiors; its a contemporized palatial design with opulent touches of nature, shown in the artworks, fabrics, and patterns portrayed in every forms and details.
Projects > Residential
Jinyi Hotel Hohhot Inner Mongolia Location Services Status
: Mongolia : Interior Design : Completed
Hohhot formerly known as Kweisui, is the capital of Inner Mongolia in the north of the People’s Republic of China, serving as the region’s administrative, economic and cultural center. Its population was 2,866,615 inhabitants at the 2010 census, of whom 1,980,774 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made up of 4 urban districts. The name of the city in Mongolian means “Blue City”, although it is also wrongly referred to as the “Green City.“ The color blue in Mongol culture is associated with the sky, eternity and purity. In Chinese, the name can be translated as Qīng Chéng. The name has also been variously romanized as Kokotan, Kokutan, Kuku-hoton, Huhohaot’e, Huhehot, Huhot, or Köke qota.
Springfield Amwaj, Bahrain
ida’s residential developments integrate exterior and interior environments with key amenities to enhance the market appeal. These distinctive properties reward investors and developers while providing residents with great places to call home. SELECTED PROJECTS Seef Avenue, Bahrain Onyx Tower, Bahrain Fontana Infinity, Bahrain City Centre Towers, Manama, Bahrain Marassi Park, Bahrain Springfields Amwaj, Bahrain
residential
Projects > Residential
Seef Avenue Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Interior Design, Project Supervision, FF&E Procurement : Completed
Seef Area has major business & commercial presence for the local GCC market. The brief was to design a luxury long to short serviced residence, by providing two distinctive design concepts; one in luxury refined themed with large apartments designed for prominent families from Saudi Arabia; while the other in luxury modern theme but with smaller units designed for the high-end business users. The ID scope covers all the public areas, amenity space and upper floor residential apartments. The design concept aims to cater the affluent GCC market along with elite clienteles across the globe. These final design provides a rich and yet understated elegance through the use of coordinated color schemes, with a touch of luxury and high-quality materials for subtle sophistication.
Projects > Residential
Rotana Hotel & Residence Location Services Status
: Bahrain Bay, Bahrain : Architecture, Interior Design, & Project Supervision : Construction
The brief was to provide two distinctive luxury towers to the iconic skyline of Bahrain Bay with 360-degree views, the towers will offer ultimate luxury resort style living. The two towers will consist of the Onyx Luxury Residence & Rotana Bahrain Bay Hotel. Rotana Bahrain Bay is a bespoke architectural masterpiece designed to attract attention that is unique, combines relaxation and luxury in the heart of the capital. The luxury development offers many firsts for the local hospitality developments including a 50-meter infinity pool, an indoor garden offering a year-round outdoor lifestyle and the exclusive residents only “Onyx Club� lounge. Offering more than 400 luxurious apartments, in a multitude of floor plans, each residence has been carefully designed to take maximum advantage of the spectacular bay and sea views. The design shall be tailored and fitted to have its own sense of place. The pieces shall be designed to make it feel as tailored for the apartment. The design shall symbolize luxury, elegance and understated opulence. Brand Identity shall be addressed in small details and accents like cushions, rugs, and patterns Awards Winner at International Property Awards 2020-2021
Projects > Residential
Marassi Park Location Services Status
: Marassi Al Bahrain : Interior Design : Design
This development is a simple elegant residential building located in the new development in Marassi Al Bahrain. The projects design theme integrates the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape and promixity to the sea. The design is holistically simple,light and minimal to create a calm, contemporary feel for residents. The local finishes are derived from the earthy hues of the surrounding landscape of Bahrain to integrate the experience of the outdoor environment inside. The ID scope covers all the public areas, amenity space and residential apartments. The design concept aims to cater everyone across the globe.
Projects > Residential
City Centre Towers Location Services Status
: Manama, Bahrain : Interior Design, Project Supervision, FF&E Procurement : On-Site
The project brief is to design a villa that will shelter the needs of a budding family in Al Khobar. From its cultural standpoint, the areas have been carefully planned to accommodate the beliefs of a standard Muslim family. Proper seclusion of spaces for men majlis and women’s diwaniya where considered, but it is overall unique in a way that the Arabic influence in the design is generally subdued in order to put up with the latest design trends. The trace of arabesque are shown in the underlying patterns, selection of finishes & furniture. It’s perfectly coordinated textures and materials brings about individuality in each spaces. As a unifying concept, the villa displays an overall soothing, light & warm elegance that brings about just the right amount of casual charm, inviting its inhabitants and guests to linger more in each room.
Projects > Residential
Springfields Amwaj Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Interior Design, Project Supervision : Completed
Building on our previous successful Spring Hills 2 & 3 properties, we were commissioned to elevate the Spring Hills to new standards. Due to the projects location on the exclusive Amwaj Islands, the project afforded increased budgets and improved approach to stylish living by the beach. We were requested to create a scheme with a mixture of large but simple high impact detailed spaces evoking a feeling of coolness with pale stone, polished concrete plaster finish encapsulating an ultra high end contemporary life style. A lifestyle enhanced by expansive spaces featuring custom details, finest natural finishes that redefines modern luxury living in Bahrain and rising above it all to achieve a tailored finish.
Projects > Residential
Fontana Infinity Location Services Status
: Seef, Bahrain : Interior Design : On-Site
The brief was to provide two distinctive residential towers in the vibrant area of Juffair in Bahrain, with views overlooking the Corniche seafront. The development consists of 770 residential apartments with retail units, cafe, luxurious lounges for relaxation, a roof top restaurant with panoramic views, a golf simulator & games rooms, and a highly-spec’ed gym and spa with an indoor pool overlooking a specially design landscape garden.
Hilton Double Tree, Unaiza KSA
Dining out is rarely just about the food. The scene, the socializing, and the sense of a special event are equally important. Ida’s restaurant’s design enhances all of these elements. A simple meal seems that much more appetizing when paired with appealing furniture, luxurious finishes, and alluring lighting. SELECTED PROJECTS Mawasim Restaurant , Bahrain Antonio’s Kitchen, Bahrian Sava Tea Garden, Kempinski, KSA Sash Spa & Cafe, Bahrain The Ark Hotel, Music Room & Lebanese Restaurant, Bahrain
restaurants
Projects > Restaurants
Mawasim Restaurant Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Lead Consultant, Architecture, Interior Design, Project Supervision, FF&E Procurement : Completed
ida’s scope will be to design the full interior space for a new restaurant at units 27 & 28 retail block C. Located at the corner of the shopping complex, it is highly visible along the Shaik Isa Bin Salman Highway and Abulrahman Jassim Kanoo Ave. It will be a high-end restaurant with indoor & outdoor shisha lounge area (outdoor approx. 20-35 sqm). There will be a 50/50 split in floor areas for shisha and non-shisha areas; while the non-shisha areas will accommodate any necessary back-of-house and kitchen areas. The brand “mawasim” or translated as “seasons”, shall be the design direction for the interior concept. The atmosphere shall be relaxed, modern and fresh.
Projects > Restaurants
Antonio’s Kitchen Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Interior Design : Design
The Pool grill area is located next to the outdoor swimming pool area of the hotel. Inspired by the sails of Arabian dhows and the blue waters of the Gulf, the overall interiors stays true to its concept; from the selection of materials and color selections. Internal space: • Color palette: Clean soft white, natural woods and deep blue fabrics • Dining tables and chairs – café style • Wood fired grill • Backing onto main kitchen External space • Mixture of cabanas, loungers and hammocks • Rechargeable light boxes/casual tables • Sail shades positioned so as to allow the smoke to escape
Projects > Restaurants
Sava Tea Garden, Kempinski - Al Othman Location Services Status
: Khobar, KSA : Interior Design : Design
The brief was to design a podium rooftop space as a covered outdoor space for serving tea, beverages and bites. Preference was to use Greenery and the space to be designed for 80-90 pax. Tea has been a part of the Saudi Arabia history and culture for a long time. Drinking tea is one of the Arab hospitality customs. The drinking of tea has not only become a social event for the upper classes, it has altered the time and manner in which they took. It has become a culture and a high end way of socializing. Accordingly, the place has been conceptualized as a sophisticated rooftop Sky Lounge where inhabitants and travellers can meet each other over tea and delicate bites. The design approach was to create spaces whilst adding striking features like a TEA BAR, floating sitting areas and private Cabanas.
Projects > Restaurants
Sash Spa & Cafe Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Interior Design, Project Supervision, FF&E Procurement : Completed
‘Who is the fairest of them all…….A place where you want to come dressed and leave dressed up’ A chic, extravagant & exclusive boutique spa located in the prime area of Riffa, designed to appeal & indulge the Royal and Elite clientele of Bahrain. ‘Sash’ synonymous to its ‘beauty and its crown’ literally means that every corner of the spaces therein is done with an imposing approach intended to sweep the clientele into a luxurious dream world. The modern baroque elegance of this establishment is immediately evoked upon entering the main entrance. Cascading crystals adorning the column, the backlit onyx long counter, striking gilt finishes and furniture all come together to form an overall grandiose interiors.
Projects > Restaurants
The Ark Hotel, Music Room & Lebanese Restaurant Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Interior Design : Design
Music Room is a restaurant lounge as per tourism Stage area for band (6 piece band , drummer , keyboard , lead guitar , bass guitar and two singers) A VIP area before we enter the club with a bar and for dinning. Restaurant lounge as per tourism so no have a dance floor area. A full concept restaurant with entertainment and alcohol. Stage area for up to four artists (Tabla, keyboard, singer and belly dancer). Shisha terrace area outside due to restrictions from MOH. No shisha inside as the we have to glass partition off areas which will ruin the ambiance of the restaurant.
Awards Winner Interna Propert Awards 2021
Dana Mall Cinema, Bahrain
SELECTED PROJECTS Dana Mall Cinema, Bahrain Seaview Wedding Hall, KSA Riyadh Wedding Hall, KSA
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entertainment
Projects > Entertainment
Dana Mall Cinema Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Interior Design : On-site
Projects > Entertainment
Seaview Wedding Hall Location Services Status
: Al Khobar, KSA : Interior Design : On-site
Projects > Entertainment
Riyadh Wedding Hall Location Services Status
: Riyadh : Interior Design : On-site
Diplomatic Quarters Office, Riyadh, KSA
ida works with corporate clients to create solutions that inspire collaboration, increase productivity, promote employee mobility and streamline space use. The high-performance work environments we design meet sustainable and energy reduction goals and reduce operating costs. SELECTED PROJECTS Diplomatic Quarters Office, Riyadh, KSA Zawaya Head Office, KSA SASCO Head Quarters, Riyadh, KSA Al Hajri Tower, KSA Topping Capital, China
workplace
Projects > Workplace
Diplomatic Quarters Office Location Services Status
: Riyadh, KSA : Interior Design : On-site
IDA’s design approach is modernizing the traditional elements from the existing architecture and relaying it to the interior spaces. Whilst creating a modern efficient working environment to enable greater work collaborations between departments. ID fit-out and furniture specifications to utilize latest workplace trends but must be delivered to client budget and program.
Projects > Workplace
Zawaya Head Office Location Services Status
: Riyadh, KSA : Interior Design : Design
The scope was to create a high quality interior spaces to the entrance reception, breakout space, prayer room,offices on first floor and VIP reception ,VIP offices and seating on the second floor. Inspired by the rich architectural elements of Riyadh, Zawaya which means ‘Corners’ where diagonal lines meet and perpetuates in a certain direction.
Projects > Workplace
SASCO Head Quarters Location Services Status
: Riyadh, KSA : Interior Design : On-site
Projects > Workplace
Al Hajri Tower Location Services Status
: Dammam, KSA : Interior Design, Project Supervision, FF&E Procurement : On-site
A high end and transitional interior design of the VIP mezzanine floor encompassing a reception area, a gallery for Al Murjan Real Estate, a dining room, a training room and toilets. The scope also includes interior design on the ground floor areas including reception, VIP and general entrances, and a waiting area.
Projects > Workplace
Topping Capital, China Location Services Status
: Shanghai, China : Interior Design : On-Site
Located in a prime area of Shanghai, IDA unveils an opulent, East-meets-West high-end office design. IDA’s vision is to celebrate decadence whilst paying attention to the relationship driven Chinese business culture, designed to Feng Shui principles giving the project a modern cultural feel and a sense of place.
Diyar Al Muharraq, Sales Centre
ida works with corporate clients to create solutions that inspire collaboration, increase productivity, promote employee mobility and streamline space use. The high-performance work environments we design meet sustainable and energy reduction goals and reduce operating costs. SELECTED PROJECTS Diyar Al Muharraq, Sales Centre, Bahrain Onyx Tower, Sales Centre, Bahrain Zhengzhou Sales Center China New Energy Chamber of Commerce Sales Centre
sales centre
Projects > Sales Centre
Diyar Al Muharraq Sales Centre Location Services Status
: Manama, Bahrain : Interior Design : Completed
Diyar Al Muharraq is an iconic addition to Bahrain’s northeastern coastline. This vast archipelago of 7 man-made islands is located off the shores of Muharraq, the Kingdom’s historic former capital. ida to design a harmonious and high-quality building that inspire harmonious and high-quality building design that combines form and function, strategically located for accessibility, to harness high footfall and maximise growth potential.
Projects > Sales Centre
Onyx Tower Sales Centre Location Services Status
: Manama, Bahrain : Interior Design : Design
A residential development consisting of two prominent towers located in the heart of Bahrain Bay under Phase 1, a strategically important part of Bahrain’s master plan development for urban regeneration. The architecture for the towers consists of highly efficient floor plans with distinctive sleek facades reflecting the vibrant skyline of Bahrain, along with dominate ‘blade-like’ structure encasing each tower. The podium and ground floor provides active retail frontage that also connects and forms the base of the two towers unifying the whole design.
Projects > Sales Centre
Zhengzhou Sales Centre Location Services Status
: China : Interior Design : On-site
Projects > Sales Centre
China New Energy Chamber of Commerce Sales Centre Location Services Status
: China : Interior Design : On-site
American Mission Hospital, Bahrain
ida’s responds to the needs and aspirations of our clients and communities. We provide efficiency and productivity to rooms, halls, recreation and common areas. SELECTED PROJECTS American Mission Hospital, Bahrain Kuwait Pavillion, Dubai Expo 2020, UAE Bahrain Embassy, Bangkok
community
Projects > Community
American Mission Hospital Aali Location Services Status
: A Aali Bahrain : Interior Design : on site
Located in the heart of Bahrain, south of Isa Town and North of Riffa’s residential community, approximately 15km southwest of the capital Manama. Using AMH’s history and Bahrain’s rich heritage, the new hospital will make references to its woven roofs, pottery, arched windows and details from its old hospital buildings. As Bahrain is known for its history of weaving, we used it as a starting point for our design details. The cross-hatch pattern is found in the old AMH ceiling. For the next step, we took the idea of the grid and started developing the shapes formed. The way the lines cross is inspired by the well known tradition of Bahrain, Palm weaving. The final outcome is a repetition of the diamond form of the initial design. This Pattern is to be implemented in the interior such as screens and wall details. However, it will be executed in a contemporary abstract manner, the same way AMH has led modern medicine for Bahrain.
Projects > Community
Kuwait Pavillion Location Services Status
: Dubia Expo 2020, UAE : Interior Design : On-Site
The pavillion is designed in a way to incorporate kuwaits culture and represent its environment in the interior design. The pavillion is Inspired by the “Life Reservoir core elements� architecture, each area will be zoned accordingly by their color palette inspiration.
Projects > Community
Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain Location Services Status
: Bangkok, Thailand : Interior Design : Design
The Embassy is located at Skulthai Surawong Tower, a 41-storey building on Surawong Road, offers an office space at prime location in CBD area in the heart of Bangkok. IDA has been invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to tender for the interior design and fit out of their new Bahrain Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. * Create an interior design that is practical yet reflects Bahrain culture. * Design the space into public and secure areas * Overcome some of the inherent difficulties of the space ida incorporated Barhrain’s Heritage in the design. Modern space decorated traditional accent such as classic furniture, with red and blue color textiles, Arabic pattern screen, and local craftmanship pieces.
ATAD, Riyadh KSA
ida’ architecture responds to the needs and aspirations of our clients and communities. We give form and meaning to rooms, buildings, landscapes and cities — always balancing internal functions with external demands of site, climate and culture. SELECTED PROJECTS Rehab Najid, Riyadh, KSA Rotana Hotelv & Residence, Bahrain Fontana Infinity, Bahrain Five Star Resort, Al Khafji Al Yamam Compound, Al Khobar Gravity Entertainment Complex, Bahrain SASCO Headquarters, Riyadh, KSA Sea View Hall, Al Khobar, KSA ATAD Headquarters, Riyadh
architecture
Projects > Architecture
Rehab Najd, KSA Location Services Status
: Riyadh : Architecture : On-Site
Located along the King Fahad Road north of Riyadh city in the Qairwan district, Rehab Najd is a Mix use Compound on186,000 square meter of land area, offering a variety of well facilitated Residential & Commercial units with a high level of privacy and security. The project aims to establish a commercial complex and services in addition to a closed residential compound consisting of residential units, related amenities include: Health club, gym, children’s play areas, swimming pools, juice bars, etc. The Compound is conceptualized with a view of creating a safe environment and sufficient privacy for the resident families, while simultaneously providing an inner environment with multiple outdoor spaces. And ensures harmonious community living for the residents. The Retail Strip of the Rehab Najd Square has a Hypermarket and the retail areas on either sides of a central Outdoor space. The Arcade connects the retail areas to the outdoor space. On the Mezzanine Floor of the Retail Strip are located restaurants with terraces overlooking King Fahad Road and the Central Outdoor area. The Rehaab square is a pleasing sight as it visually links the Retail Strip to the Residential Compound through
Projects > Architecture
Rotana Hotel & Residence Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Architecture : On-Site
A residential development consisting of two prominent towers located in the heart of Bahrain Bay under Phase 1, a strategically important part of Bahrain’s master plan development for urban regeneration. The architecture for the towers consists of highly efficient floor plans with distinctive sleek facades reflecting the vibrant skyline of Bahrain, along with dominate ‘blade-like’ structure encasing each tower. The podium and ground floor provides active retail frontage that also connects and forms the base of the two towers unifying the whole design.
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Fontana Infinity, Bahrain Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Architecture : On-Site
The brief was to provide two distinctive residential towers in the vibrant area of Juffair in Bahrain, with views overlooking the Corniche seafront. The development consists of 770 residential apartments with retail units, cafe, luxurious lounges for relaxation, a roof top restaurant with panoramic views, a golf simulator & games rooms, and a highly-spec’ed gym and spa with an indoor pool overlooking a specially design landscape garden. The architecture uses modern structural glazing and metal cladding, along with distinctive architectural fins that connects the two towers into one co-hesive design.
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Five Star Resort, Al Khafji Location Services Status
: Al Khafji, KSA : Architecture : Design
Located along beach side of Al Khafaji city east of Saudi Arabia, the brief was to create a luxurious retreat with an exclusive five-star Hotel & Resort experience, on the coast of the alluring turquoise seas of the Arabian Gulf. The Resort hotel will consist of 163 hotel rooms, 3 nos. F&B, 22 nos. individual (Family & Honeymoon) chalets, 750 capacity Wedding Hall/ Convention building, Business center plus a Gym / Kids play area building, all fantastically master planned in the beautifully landscaped gardens with outdoor swimming pool on a 270 m of stunning sand beach.
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Al Yamam Compound, KSA Location Services Status
: KSA : Architecture : Completed
A luxury residential compound of 49 Villas that comprises of three Villa types arranged around a 5-star Luxury central amenity facility with a large outdoor pool. The compound is unified under one architectural language that reflects modern Arabic luxury. The use of traditional features translated in a contemporary manner gives Al Yammam Compound its high profile in the residential market of Saudi Arabia. While the internal streets enjoy a relaxed, open feel with careful integration of landscape, ida also designed the landscape of the three external areas of each villa; front yard, central courtyard, and the rear yard, giving each zone its own identity and importance.
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Gravity Entertainment Complex, Bahrain Location Services Status
: Bahrain : Architecture : Design
Located in the center of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Al- Wasmiya is becoming the hub for dynamic activities. Creating a hub in the Kingdom of Bahrain for active sports and complementing the dynamic character of the area is going to be the ‘Gravity Entertainment Complex’. It sits within a well-designed Master Plan that features a welcoming Boulevard with a strong sense of arrival. This leads towards an open Plaza that can accommodate performances, activities, markets, seasonal events, festivals and much more. This Complex will have Bahrain’s first fully fledged Rock Climbing Facility, a fast growing sport worldwide, wall-climbing is about being active, making progress and achieving a goal. It will also offer activities like Bowling, Cinemas, Arcades, Ropetopia, Bounce and Roll Gliding. These will be facilitated with a variety of food outlets and restaurants that sit on the main plaza. Pedestrian links connect the Plaza with the existing restaurants making the area dynamic and vitalized.
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SASCO, KSA Location Services Status
: Riyadh : Architecture : On-Site
IDA have been appointed to design the new Saudi Automotive Services Co “SASCO” office head quarters in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new HQ will reflect SASCO’s diverse corporate global image and provide a modern efficient design for the SASCO Group and its subsidiaries. The new headquarters shall provide an inspiring experience of the SASCO brand. The building design shall be sympathetic to its users’ needs as well as being cost effective to run and maintain.
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Seaview Hall, Al Khobar Location Services Status
: Al Khobar, KSA : Architecture : On-Site
Where traditional and modern values blend to create a grand architecture, elegant interiors of the largest wedding hall in the Eastern providence, Saudi Arabia. The brief is to design An luxury wedding hall and convention center of area of 6,000 m2, in addition to high-end pre-function areas and facilities.
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ATAD, KSA Location Services Status
: Riyadh : Architecture : Design
The development, ATAD’s headquarters is situated within Al Najis Village, Riyadh; Mayaasim’s mixed-use master development with a total area of 3.5 million square meters. The building concept is based around a central mixed-use street. With the office space overlooking the enclosed street. It consists of the following key design features; • ‘Ahlan wa sehlan’ The two open arms of the building welcome guests into the building. • The external street is carried into the building, with trees and water features. All the buildings activities are set around the street. • Striking yet efficient, the central arm feature cleverly hides the regular 9x9m planning grid of the building. Offering highly efficient yet flexible office space. • Roof terraces, the central three storey feature to be surrounded by green roof terraces that have been cleverly divided for public and private uses. Development shall consist of 12,500 sqm high quality offices over 3 floors with 1,500 sqm retail at Ground Floor and 300 basement car parking spaces.
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