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Lee Sweetman and Nikos Moskofidis: Promotion to Partner in dpa’s Dubai studio

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Lee Sweetman and Nikos Moskofidis, who have joined David McNeil as Partners in the Dubai Studio. Lee and Nikos have been instrumental in the ongoing success of the practice and bring a great depth of knowledge, experience and leadership to the team.

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Kohler Experience Centre, Jakarta in A1 Retail Magazine

We are delighted to share an article published in the latest edition of A1 Retail Magazine, February 2023, regarding dpa’s lighting design concept for Kohler Experience Centre, Jakarta. Please click here to read this article in full (page 36).

 

 

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Velvet at the Corinthia London wins LIV Hospitality award!

We are delighted to announce that Velvet at Corinthia London has recently won an award at the LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2022.

dpa were thrilled to be commissioned by Corinthia London to develop the lighting scheme alongside renowned Interior Designers, David Collins Studio for the new Velvet Bar at the Corinthia. Further details about this project can be found on the project section of our website, or by clicking here.

 

 

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Redefining Modern Elegance – Velvet at the Corinthia, London

We have great pleasure in sharing an article on Velvet at the Corinthia, London featured in Issue 48 of Darc Magazine. To read the article, click here.

 

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Light Middle East Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce that dpa project Al Shindagha Museum, Al Maktoum House, Dubai was awarded an Honourable Mention for Public Space Lighting Design Project of the Year at last night’s Light Middle East Awards 2023 ceremony.

 

To read more about this project, click here.

 

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St Andrews Links Trust Headquarters, Scotland – 2023 Civic Trust Awards Winner

dpa project St Andrews Links Trust Headquarters has been selected as a winner at the 2023 Civic Trust Awards. This project was one of only 50 national/international projects to be selected out of over 250 and will receive either an Award or will be Highly Commended at the 2023 Civic Trust Awards Ceremony to take place on 31st March.

 

 

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Light Middle East Awards 2023

We are delighted to share the news that six dpa projects have been shortlisted in the Light ME Awards 2023:

  • Barfly by Buddha-Bar at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai – shortlisted for two awards, Bar Lighting Design Project of the Year and Restaurant Lighting Design Project of the Year.
  • Factory Bar + Kitchen by McGettigan’s, at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai – shortlisted for Bar Lighting Design Project of the Year.
  • Anglo American’s Headquarters, London – shortlisted for Project of the Year International.
  • Al Shindagha Museum, Al Maktoum House, Dubai – shortlisted for Public Space Lighting Design Project of the Year.
  • Route 2020 Metro Link, Dubai – shortlisted for Public Space Lighting Design Project of the Year

We have our fingers crossed for 19th January 2023 when the results will be announced!

 

 

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Light22

We are delighted to share a video link to a talk held at Light22 on 22nd November at the Business Design Centre, Islington London. Nick Hoggett, Partner of dpa lighting consultants, joined Mark Major and Sally Storey as part of a panel to discuss lighting design and how the industry has grown, make predictions for the future and reflect on past projects and trends.

Please click here to watch the panel discussion.

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dpa has four winning projects at the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2022

We are delighted to announce that dpa picked up four awards yesterday at the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2022.

  • Dubai Route 2020 Metro Link, UAE: “Bridges and Public Infrastructures Lighting”
  • The Constellation, The Founder’s Memorial, Abu Dhabi, UAE: “Light Art Project”
  • Al Shindagha Museum, Dubai, UAE: “Visitor Experience & Museum Exhibition”
  • Anglo American’s Headquarters, London, UK: “Workplace Lighting”

To read more about these and other projects, please click here.

 

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Fairmont Taghazout Bay, Morocco – winner at the Ahead MEA 2022 Awards

We are delighted to share that the Fairmont Taghazout Bay, Morocco has won the “Landscaping and Outdoor Spaces” category at the AHEAD MEA 2022 Awards.

The Fairmont Taghazout Bay is a coastal luxury five-star resort that sits within the beautiful Taghazout Bay. Its breath-taking views and beautiful gardens link the various hotel and F&B elements with an adjoining Fairmont operated villa complex within the overall site.

The stunning, simple and contemporary Moroccan architecture designed by Abdessamad Achrai (Local Architect) and HKS (Concept/Masterplan) and the soft and captivating landscape, designed by Scape Design are complimented by lighting providing both enhancement and theatre to the overall site as well as a practical approach to guest orientation with key features and elements illuminated at night. The elegant interiors designed by Wimberly Interiors connect beautifully with the outside scene, dovetailing with terraces and other spaces to reinforce the seamless inside-outside aspect of the spaces.

To read more about this project, please click here.

Operator: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts 
Client: AKWA Group 
Interior Designer: 
Wimberly Interiors
Landscape Design: Scape Design
Architect: Abdessamad Achrai (Local Architect) HKS (Concept/Masterplan)
Photography: Courtesy of Fairmont Tagazhout and Scape Design

 

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