ABU DHABI: The most talented designers and architects working in the region were recognized yesterday at the Dubai World Trade Centre where INDEX 2013 and the Office Exhibition, the MENA’s leading trade exhibitions for the residential and commercial interior design sector, are taking place.




After the inauguration of INDEX and The Office Exhibition, the winners of The IIDA 2013 Middle East Interior Design Competition, The IIDA 2013 INDEX ‘&’ Office Exhibition Product Design Awards and of the Fifth Contemporary Majlis Design Competition were announced.




ï؟ ½In_Motion’ by Guialmi, a company with over 40 years of experience in the development of office furniture solutions, was selected by the jury for this award.




The Middle East Interior Design Competition rewarded interior designers and architects with a project located in the Middle East which was completed between 2010 and 2012.




ï؟ ½One GE Solution Offices’ on Sowwah Square, Abu Dhabi, realized by Ak Design, a Dubai ‘&’ Abu Dhabi based design practice, was selected by the jury as the best project among all categories.




The INDEX ‘&’ Office Exhibition Product Design Awards honoured manufacturers and designers for their excellence in product design serving the residential and commercial office industries, whereas The Middle East Interior Design Competition rewarded interior designers and architects with a project located in the Middle East which was completed between 2010 and 2012.




The two competitions, created by International Interior Design Association (IIDA) with the support of dmg events, were ideated to celebrate excellence in product design and interior design in the Middle East WAM/MMYS