W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

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W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island has taken pole position as the Middle East’s leading design hotel. A dynamic property built around Arabian tradition, from pearl diving to kufic calligraphy and a desert in full bloom. This distinctive luxury hotel is high on visual impact – a destination for those who dream big and live loud.

dwp completed the refurbishment of the Lobby & Public Areas, F&B and WET Deck to bring to life what is now the second W Hotel in the Middle East and the largest W Hotel in the world.

The design brief was to develop a multi-layered narrative which addresses the cultural, social and historical context of Abu Dhabi, in an innovative way that depicts the bold & witty attitude of all W Hotels. Strong storytelling design runs throughout to ensure that all guests feel a sense of connection to the place.

The design reveals the best of the destination’s history, heritage and culture while infusing elements of its modern future. Guests are greeted by Bedouin-inspired tents, large columns and seating inspired by local mangroves. Custom-designed Welcome Desks mimic the form of oil droplets and jewel tone furnishings, depicting the colors of liquid gold, a distinctive historic trade in Abu Dhabi. Show-stopping Whatever/Whenever desks are canoe-shaped, a visual reference to the Abu Dhabi waterways and once the mode of movement across the city.

For the F&B offerings, dwp brought to life an eclectic dining experience with Garage, a one-of-a-kind a la carte food hub with a buzzing, botanical design driven by five unique mini concepts: Steam Table serving up noodles and dumplings, Nikkei House offering Peruvian/ Japanese cuisine, Mezza Bar focusing on Lebanese mezze, Meat Vault offering grilled cuts, and Tart Van serving delicious tarts.

Fast and furious was the name of the game in more ways than one and dwp successfully utilised a collaborative value engineering process with the contractor, client and operator to overcome an accelerated time-frame and short window to design & deliver this iconic project in time for the 2019 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Smart Dubai Offices

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The Smart Dubai initiative is anchored in the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to make Dubai the happiest city on earth. To this end, the Smart Dubai department is introducing strategic initiatives that contribute to Dubai’s governance, economy, quality of living, environment, people and mobility.

The Smart Dubai workplace incorporates cutting edge technology with the latest in sustainability measures, creating a workplace that encourages multidisciplinary collaboration through intelligent space planning, flexible workspaces and beautiful aesthetics.

Conceptually, the design takes inspiration from the desert winds rippling over sand dunes, articulated in the ceilings and shared spaces. This approach creates organic structures whilst emphasising movement and fluidity through the space.

Awards: 2019, Herman Miller Living Office Awards, Best Living Office Design, Winner | 2018, INDEX Architecture and Design Awards, Best Commercial Design Project, Winner | 2017, Commercial Interior Design Awards, Sustainable Interior Design Initiative, Winner

Hilton Worldwide Regional Headquarters

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dwp were invited and selected to provide the concept design services for Hilton Hotels & Resorts Regional Headquarters located in Level 4, Dubai Internet City. The 2,156sqm space was required to feature a president office, internal offices, conference rooms, huddle rooms and a number of hot desk seats and workstations, plus cafe and reception areas.

dwp’s primary aim of the design was to reflect Hilton’s brand and vision whilst designing spaces that suit the working lifestyle of today’s Hilton Team. The spaces designed by dwp successfully allow for flexibility and transformation of use, fostering increased interaction and collaboration between employees; whilst the welcoming reception area provides a true Front of House experience for every customer.

W Dubai – The Palm

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For the W Dubai, dwp looked to the iconic features of the Middle East for inspiration. Scott Whittaker, dwp’s Group Creative Director, said: “We took unique attributes of Arabic culture, as well as the location at The Palm, and melded them into a W experience. The exciting challenge and opportunity with this project was to create that quintessential W hotel feeling of rebellious, distinctive luxury; while drawing from Middle Eastern culture. To offer the unique sensual experiences of the location while maintaining that special sense of ‘W’.”

W Hotels are ‘labs of creation’ and the design is all about taking risks and breaking boundaries. W is fun. Wherever you are in the hotel, it should be ‘wow’. Young, friendly, dynamic, 24 hours. So that it doesn’t feel like you are in a normal hotel. The interaction is different. The whole experience of being in a W should be enjoyable.

‘W is WOW so every space to be unique’.
Everywhere is a selfie-spot.
Everywhere is sprinkled with stardust

Private Government Office, Abu Dhabi

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dwp were invited to provide full interior design services for a total of 3 office floors for the Government of Abu Dhabi, UAE. A space of approximately 4,800m2. dwp’s design for this particular workplace was tailored to create vision and transparency with design.

Professional functional spaces that promote collaboration and teamwork whilst also demonstrating the banks forward thinking and innovative attitude were created through innovative design and unique space planning. Open and closed meeting spaces, collaboration spaces, plus nomadic and community workspaces were all successfully built into the design, establishing a truly quality work environment.

DoubleTree by Hilton

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels are known for their approachable style. The concept revolves around comfortable luxury and making the guest feel totally happy and at home. In short, creating a place where they want to be.

dwp’s interior for the Dubai hotel brings together all the design elements of the oud into the property. The warm, glossy timber finishes, rounded and linear forms, polished surfaces and intricate motifs provide the inspiration to create a wonderful, welcoming arrival experience, followed by a delightful visual journey throughout the hotel, that is honest and wholesome.

The mix of social and private zones cater for everyone from the busy traveling businessman, to families and the new wave of millennial travelers. Ultimately it is a space that leaves guests feeling relaxed, energised and ready for their onward journey.

Emaar Corporate Offices

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This project demonstrates how design can reinvigorate a team and reenergise a brand.

Working with one of the world’s largest property developers, dwp translates their vision of the future into an extraordinary design for today.

Raw loft-style interiors feature long worktables, standing meeting rooms with an open communicative theme. The collaborative open plan workspaces flooded with daylight are a joy to work in.

The creative use of eclectic eco materials such as cork-lined walls which serve as pin boards in the meeting rooms, and full-height digital wallpaper, mirror the team’s entrepreneurial ethos.

Private Government Office, Dubai

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dwp were appointed by the Government of Dubai to redesign two office floors, located at the H.H. Ruler’s Court, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The development of the 25,000sqm space was to be designed by dwp from Concept stage through to Detailed Design including the fit-out of the project as well as supervision services during construction. Sustainability aspirations were to be strongly considered as part of the design concept as well as the brand’s desire to be a leader in workplace design.

Innovative design, smart space planning and use of technology showcase competitiveness through design excellence.

The Heritage Hotel

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dwp were commissioned to provide full interior design services for this 94 keys Heritage Hotel located within the Dubai Deira Waterfront Development. The design concept for this hotel was contemporary with influences from Emirati heritage. The warm atmosphere is showcased in the materials, elegant lines and shapes can be seen throughout the space and key artistic statements are found within the calligraphy pieces.

dwp aimed to create a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere for a young, cultured and vibrant tourist community. Accent lighting, calligraphy and subtle detailing frame the design in all areas of the hotel and effectively highlight the connection to the souks and old Dubai.

The Rib Room, Jumeirah Emirates Towers

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The Rib Room is a Manhattan-inspired bar and restaurant, in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, in the heart of Dubai’s financial district.

With big city business as the theme; dwp gave new life to the existing restaurant by adding a vintage inspired edge. Customers enjoy the timeless atmosphere under bespoke 1930s New York style pendant lanterns. The furniture and finishes include comfortable rounded booths, rich dark timber and dark leather; chosen to allude to an old style steakhouse.

Intimacy is a key feature of the restaurant. Diners and party goers can have additional privacy as the restaurant can also be seamlessly partitioned.

Tilal Al Ghaf

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dwp were appointed to provide full interior design services for Tilal Al Ghaf which is a flagship new Dubai mixed-use community from Majid Al Futtaim. The design aim was to create an integrated living experience, founded on sustainable design and the art and science of place-making to create a cultural and soul-fulfilling community where meaningful roots truly grow.

This unique community destination was designed with nature in mind. The three concepts for entry, medium and high level villas include inspiration from natural elements such as natural light, forests, and contrasting darker pebbles. The design concept was developed to nourish the mind, body, and soul, through an interconnected, interdependent environment. Every choice within the design was deliberated and carefully considered to create the best balance of human habitat and the natural environment. 

Saraya Towers

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Perched on the edge of the Arabian coastline, this luxurious waterfront development offers uninterrupted water views and a vibrant residential community.

Smooth, slim and undulating, Saraya’s design echoes the water it towers above. The curvilinear façade, which looks like one continuous piece of glass, varies in colour and shade according to the location and intensity of the sun.

The prominent location of the plot, and its immediate context within the lagoon precinct, presents a distinguished living experience.