June News Look at what we've been up to this month |
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Wishing each and everyone a safe and happy Eid. Celebrate with a heart filled with love and peace for all. Eid Mubarak! From the APID team |
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Display your MEMBER LOGO on your website and email signature |
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Gain an advantage - provide your APID certificate with RFP's & Project Tenders MEMBERSHIP RENEWALRenewal letters have been sent out over January, I urge everyone to make 2016 the year you contribute to your profession. Take part in activities, lead new initiatives and encourage fellow interior designers and interior professionals to join us all on their journey. ______________________________________________________________________ |
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Get your duel membership with BIID and APID |
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We are planning the 2016 Seminar Series and if you have a seminar that you would like to present to the eager designers of Dubai, email info@apid.ae! Help us to develop the seminars you want!If you would like to assist with the Design Hub @d3 please contact info@apid.ae. We will keep you updated on the progress! Remember, this is your membership and we want you to get as much out of it as you can! |
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SWEDISH DESIGN DAYS DUBAI 7-8 September 2016 |
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Designer DINNER with MIELE Dates throughout July |
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IFI EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING IN DUBAI APID played host to a series of exceptionally successful meetings of the IFI Executive Board and its various committees. As well as promoting Dubai as the design hub of the region and highlighting the important design areas of Dubai, with visits to d3, Downtown and JBR. It was a tremendous effort over the last couple of months by Renae Hewitt, APID Director, and Dr Albert Fakhoury, AUD Professor and IFI Executive Board Committee Member, but every detail was delivered with true Arab hospitality. APID is pleased to convey that the Board considered the week’s events to be a significant and momentous experience involving serious discussion and collaborative decision-making as well as time for enjoyable conversation and furthering better relationships between the IFI Board and the Arab design community. The IFI Executive Board greatly appreciated learning more about the state of the profession in the UAE and discover firsthand the groundbreaking design that is taking place in Dubai. “APID continues to work towards establishing the best interiors community in the region and we are committed to contributing to our international community and to the future of interiors worldwide through our continued collaboration with IFI.” Renae Hewitt, APID Director |
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"We at IFI are proud of our UAE member, the Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID), for the rigorous work they are doing to support the development of the Interior Design profession in the UAE. We were honoured to have our latest IFI Executive Board meeting in Dubai, hosted by APID, and to have the opportunity to learn firsthand, the advancements in the field of Interiors in this dynamic world region. We look forward to working closely with APID and the region to further define and shape contextual design excellence for the profession.” Sebastiano Raneri, IFI President |
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Julian Molina: Only for the Curious If there is one thing creative minds have in common is curiosity. Artists, designers, engineers, scientists, explorers… we are all moved by the same driving force. Curiosity pushed me to travel, and it was during a trip to Granada, Spain – while visiting Alhambra – that I was first exposed to the mesmerizing art of geometric patterns – a revelation that would eventually set me off in a new, incredible journey. Some time later and with no hints from my side whatsoever, a similar thing happened to my brother Luis in the most unlikely of places: Cuba! (Google Palacio del Valle – if you are curious enough) The day we caught up with each other we were stunned to learn we had both been struck by the same lightning. There was something about this art form that kept triggering visions in the back of our minds. For some time neither of us could pinpoint what it was – until we visited Morocco. We roamed the crowded labyrinths of ancient medinas spending countless days and nights contemplating the magnificence of palaces, mosques and madrassas. Creative minds know for a fact that it takes the right question to get the best answer. Well… one of those evenings the mother of all questions jumped at us. READ MORE... |
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IFI EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING IN DUBAI APID graciously welcomed international delegates from the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) for their 2nd Executive Board Meeting of 2016 in Dubai.
The event was made possible from the generous hospitality of Dubai Tourism and support from DDFC, d3, American University in Dubai, MAS Paints, Galaxy Trading, Placemaking ME, Design Design, Kinnarps, Bears & Sanblas. Ensuring a smoothly run and overwhelmingly successful Middle East visit. |
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CLICK to view list IFI advocates for interiors within the design and architecture communities at a global level. APID is a member of the international organisation, to represent the Gulf & interiors community. |
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CANADIAN UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI - DUSIT THANI COMPETITION |
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Dusit Thani Hotel approached the Canadian Universtiy in Dubai to redesign the cafe area of their hotel with sustainable materials. The students produced concepts and sample boards and presented to a jury. Congratulations to the winners. |
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Melissa Fernandes 3rd Year Student of Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) Program Internship at DIG Interiors I had applied through the APID Internship Program, I was very excited when I got a call for an interview at DIG Interiors and further more excited to receive the offer for the Internship. I look forward to a great learning experience and to enhance my skills in the field of design. Thanks APID for this opportunity" |
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INTERN PROGRAM Many graduates and students are now looking for internships. If your company would like to get involved and take on an intern, email info@apid.ae Please do help support the next generation of designers, we have many eager graduates and students wanting placements. |
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Rio Olympics Sustainable Fanbox Architects, designers, engineers, artists, and students worldwide are all invited to compete! Participants will have to design a “Sustainable Fanbox”, a new typological structure that will serve as a main gathering and interaction zone for Olympic spectators. The competition seeks to recreate the atmosphere of a stadium in a freestanding and temporary structure where fans can connect with the Olympic Games virtually and therefore further enrich their experience. Submissions should also clearly emphasize an innovative approach to sustainable design.Registration period is open until 31 July. Submission deadline is 31 August.3 prize-winners announced in September |
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Design Capital 21 Interior Design Competition WINNERS AMERICA New York, Vegas, New Orleans, Dallas, Washington, Havana | Sarawoot Jansaeng-Aram (Thailand) EUROPE London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon, Berlin, St. Petersburg | Jonus Ademovic (USA) AUSTRALIA / OCEANIA Wellington, Sydney, Melbourne, Christchurch, Gold Coast | Albert Yu (Philippines) ASIA Singapore, Bali, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, Macau | Tan Chee Khoon (Malaysia) MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA Cairo, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Istanbul, Dubai, Morocco | Tolga Sarigul (Turkey) |
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Capital 21 is a new integrated mall which will adopt as its conceptual design from the theme of the world’s famous capital cities from the five continents. Each floor must be representative of the continent by bringing to life the characteristics and identities of its capital cities. Design Capital 21 seeks the best of ideas from all over the world to make this vision a reality. The competition was open to licensed architects and professional interior designers worldwide. Capital City Property is currently developing Capital 21, part of a massive integrated 10 acre development located in Malaysia. It comprises of a 32-storey-315 room international hotel; a 32-storey tower with 630 units of serviced suites; and three 29-storey towers of serviced apartments with a total of 690 units, which sit on top of a six-storey retail podium (Capital 21) with an entertainment hub. After an intensive two-day jury meeting, the jurors selected the following winners for each of the five floors. Each winner won prize money of USD 10, 000, a 2-year subscription to the FuturArc magazine and a trophy. The jurors have commended on the exceptional design concepts that the winners have brought to the competition, and all are in agreement that to create a successful Capital 21, factors such as leasing strategies and overall branding of the mall must be considered alongside the actualisation of the winning designs. READ MORE... |
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CLICK TO VIEW Swedish Design Days 7-8 September Dubai DOWNTOWN DESIGN 25-28 October Dubai d3 The Big 5 21-24 November Dubai DesignMENA Summitt 6 December Dubai InfoComm MENA 6-8 December Dubai Leaders in Design December Dubai d3 Smart Stores 2017 10-12 May India |
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Africa and Arabia IPAX Exhibition 21 September 2016 - JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai A city renowned for being at the forefront of innovative property development and expansion, Dubai is the perfect location to host this exclusive exhibition celebrating every aspect of the industry. This event is targeted at key property industry professionals. The industry’s interior designers, property developers, real estate professionals, and architects will be attending the IPAX Exhibition from across the regions of Africa and Arabia to see live seminars, panelled debates, take part in open discussion tables, and witness the presentation of this year’s Africa and Arabia Property Awards 2016 winners. If you would like to speak at the event or enquire into sponsorship opportunities, please contact tiffany@ipropertymedia.com | +44 1245 250 981 | ipaxglobal.com |
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CLICK TO VIEW HI Design EMEA 1-3 June Lisbon London Festival of Architecture All June London DMY Berlin 2-5 June Berlin London Design Festival 17 — 25 September London Architecture & Design Film Festival 28 Sep - 2 Oct NYC Interior Design's Annual Best of Year Awards December New York |
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Branding Opportunities Spread your message with the llnterlor Design community across the Gulf. Sponsor an APID Event, host a website banner or newsletter advertisement with APID now For more information. contact info@apid.ae The APID Secretariat is at your service during office hours 9 - 1pm Sunday to Thursday Feel free to drop In Board of Directors: Farida Kamber AI Awadhi, President Hazem El Khatib, Vice President John Carolan, Director Bashar AI Yawer, Director Get to know our board members on our website. Renae Hewitt - Director INTERACT • INFORM • INSPIRE Our mailing address is:APID - PO BOX 408 Dubai - United Arab Emirates [Sheikh Zayed Road - Liberty Building - 1st Floor] Contact us at info@apid.ae T +9714 340 3860 Copyright © 2016 APID, All rights reserved.Association of Professional Interior Designers - APID |
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