Issue 1, April 1st 2010

Board’s Message

A New Beginning

Since the formation of APID, we as a committee, have concentrated our efforts in bringing the existence of APID to the attention of the world at large. Judging by the interest and the profile now established, we feel our efforts have been justified.

However in pursuing our objective, due to a lack of man, or female hours available, we are aware that we have neglected to substantially increase our grassroots membership. >more

Cover Story		Spotlight

Right Time for a Change		At the Right Place
Characterised by elegance, heightened only by polite respect for the occasion, it was the perfect setting for the solemn ceremony. The Windsor ballroom at the Grosvenor House Dubai was a sight to behold, elegantly decked out with tables >more		Meet Gary R Lawton, CEO of United Design International, a premier interior design and build company in the capital. Gary talks about his journey to being the CEO of one of the top design firms in the UAE, and his beliefs and interests. >more

Icon		Sustainability

So Wright!		Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Take a glimpse into the prolific career of the creator of iconic structures such as the Guggenheim Museum in New York and Fallingwater in Pennsylvania: Frank Lloyd Wright. >more		The true path to sustainability is through balance between three elements namely people, environment and profit, says Ana Seixas, Marketing Director, MEA, InterfaceFLOR >more

Featured Product

Wellness Lifestyle

For promoting wellness lifestyle, Technogym® has introduced the Kinesis Personal and Run Personal, both designed by the renowned architect Antonio Citterio with the potential to adapt to any style of interior. >more

LiftTEC®

Novus More Space Systems, the leading company in office supply, has come out with its new product LiftTEC® for the convenience of those using workstations. >more

News: Out & About

Read about the latest happenings in the industry

-	Excellent 12 felicitated
-	Sleepotel debut at Interiors UAE
-	RMJM gets new Senior Designer

-	Mark Wilkinson awarded with OBE
-	Bafco gets bigger
-	Student Designers Ahoy!

Art Review		Industry Focus

Building an Art Collection		A Journey to Sophistication
Whether one is a private collector, corporate collector, or design professional, this article will provide a basic outline on how to build an art collection. >more		Dr. John Alexander Smith traces the development of interior design into the profession that it is currently and the pioneers behind it. >more

Tech Talk		Trend Report

Think back to the days of AutoCad… Nor arguing that it has made life a lot simpler for interior designers… >more		Leading global trend experts and interior designers identify top home decor trends for 2010 >more

APID News		Campus Chat

Get up-to-date information on APID members and the various activities in which the Association is engaged. >more		Seminars, student design competitions and other interesting happenings on the educational front. >more

What’s On

-	Project Qatar 2010 Date: 12 – 15 April, 2010
-	Dubai International Wood & Wood Products Show 2010 Date: 13 – 15 April, 2010

-	Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010 Date: 18 – 21 April, 2010
-	CityBuild Abu Dhabi 2010 Date: 18 – 21 April, 2010

In Focus

APID strikes the right chord at Interiors UAE

APID stole the show at the recently concluded Interiors UAE in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, with an enlightening seminar on relevant subjects for local, national and international interior designers and landscape architects while addressing the long term outlook for industries across the Middle East.
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