Mar 19, 2015 | Architecture, Interiors
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The design and concept of Al Shaheed Park in Kuwait has been the center of the local media’s attention recently, it has created the biggest buzz since the completion on the Hamra Tower. The name of the park is Al Shaheed which means The Martyr in Arabic, this is what brought up the concept of creating a space to honor the war martyrs through national celebrations and festivals.
“Each of the building programs inserted in this Park reconversion must be read as a carefully staged plan of action with precise formal and social objectives. These are components of a comprehensive project of the Amiri Diwan to instigate the participation of national citizens in the city’s public space beyond the private owned shopping malls ‘gallerias’. Today, this larger conception informs the Emir Office’s practice and social policies.”
Many furniture pieces were supplied by Pro-design Group, especially the beautiful counter from Brabbu shown above.
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Mar 5, 2015 | Exhibitions & Events
Next Sunday March 8 at 5-7 pm, I will be giving an interior design workshop along with Tania Absi. We will be representing Pro-design Studio & Design Circle. We are working on a nice program which will be very full of information and actual application. We have interesting guests who are very experienced in their field who will be joining us on various days.
You can follow @youraok on instagram, they are putting photos and information on what to expect from the workshop.
For more information on the workshop and to register, kindly go to youraok.net and book your seat. Very few seats are left, I advise you to hurry up!
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Apr 19, 2012 | Furniture
Appreciating Concrete Collective furniture and home accessories is an art in itself, to me it’s probably the best part of my job as an interior designer. I am sharing with you in this post photos of the most beautiful pieces I cam across during my usual tours around Kuwait’s furniture showrooms. The above piece is one of the most beautiful by Fendi Casa from their 2011 collection, the Fabio sofa. The fabric is exquisite.
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Feb 5, 2012 | Exhibitions & Events, Furniture
Pro-design group is one of the leading, or more accurately,”THE” leading supplier of luxury furniture brands in Kuwait. This Tuesday they will be holding an exceptional event to mark the opening of their latest three showrooms : Baker, Ralph Lauren Home, and Kenzo Maison. Pro-design group already has showrooms for Fendi Casa, Minotti, Baxter, Roche Bobois, in addition to a wide range of contract furniture for offices, restaurants, & outdoor such as Andreu World, Emu, Pedrali, Nurus, Wilkhahn, Capdell, Fantoni, among many others.
Baker is one of the most popular and high quality furniture brands originating from the United States. Baker builds furniture from more periods, styles, and international influences than any other maker. Whether a best of kind reproduction or an original from a celebrated designer, each item contributes to a sensibility that is uniquely Baker. This specific brand is mostly appreciated by furniture “ connoisseurs” who believe in timeless pieces. The brand is so versatile you can furnish an entire villa, a hotel, or any other space and rest assured every space will be able to be unique on its own.
The company selects each of its items for its own merit. With careful attention to scale, proportion, and ornamental detail, the line develops a rare sense of appropriateness. The result is furniture thought tempting today and timeless tomorrow.
One of the main reasons to go to Baker to furnish your home or office is the fact that they have one of the largest furniture collections from contemporary to traditional styles with a variety of price ranges.
Contemporary collections such as André Arbus, Archetype, Baker Classics Occasional, Barbara Barry, Bill Sofield, Laura Kirar, Lexicon, Thomas Pheasant, Tony Duquette and traditional collection includes Collector’s Edition, English Classics, Historic Charleston, Jacques Garcia, Michael S Smith, Special Selections, Stately Homes
Ralph Lauren Home is expected to be one of the biggest hits in Kuwait, people here already love it and are anticipating the opening. Ralph Lauren home will not only include furniture, but fabric, lighting, and bedding as well. Ralph Lauren Home is considered one of the top furniture brands from the U.S. making a boom worldwide due to its high quality, large comprehensive range, and already popular name in fashion.
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