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Architecture & Design
CK Architecture Interiors: Defining contemporary
luxury design at Palm Jumeirah’s Billionaires’ Row
Located on Palm Jumeirah’s own Billionaires’ Row are “I wanted it to be different, unique, if possible,” he
Villas 21 and 22AA, which have been carefully curated says.
from inception to harmonise structural magnificence “Most companies offering a similar type of service
and interior beauty with their symphonic design, in the market outsource a substantial part of their
offering a life of elevated elegance. deliverables to other third-party suppliers. This is
These villas are the latest projects from Dubai-based when I realised that I had to introduce in-house
design and build company CK Architecture Interiors, capabilities in space planning, individualised
which taps the full potential of the unique Palm project management and construction, in order
Jumeirah waterfront site through its stunning bold to be able to provide high-quality end-to-end,
designs. bespoke solutions for discerning, demanding and
A vertically integrated design and build boutique, sophisticated clients.
CK Architecture Interiors specialises in the creation “We are the single point of responsibility in terms of
of opulent living and working spaces. Through its in- design and construction in our projects.”
house capabilities in space planning, individualised CK Architecture Interiors prioritises detail and
project management and construction, it provides quality. The talented team of architects and designers
end-to-end, bespoke solutions for discerning private always envisions prestigious environments that
owners as well as high-end residential and commercial fulfil fantasies. Pursuing ultimate prestige through
developments. unpredictable design at every corner, the CK team
“I am an architect and have been in and around the conceptualise, collaborate, design and build staying
construction business since I was a child as my father with the client at every step of the process.
was an architect and engineer,” says owner and With more than 60 projects under its belt, inspired
managing director of CK Architecture Interiors, Cem by the unique perspectives of its prestigious clientele,
Kapancioglu who studied architecture at the Mimar CK Architecture Interiors provides holistic design
Sinan Fine Arts University in Istanbul. and high-quality build services from A to Z. With the
The architectural beauty of Istanbul inspired great availability of in-house services and resources, the
ideas and values in him, which helped when he started project’s journey to completion has never been this
his own venture in Dubai in 2010. easy here in the fast-paced lifestyle of Dubai.
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Contractors News
GAJ delivers second Ladybird Nursery
Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) has delivered their our interiors,” said Jason Burnside, partner at Godwin
second facility for the group, following the successful Austen Johnson. “We have created a landscape in
launch of the Ladybird Early Learning Centre Dubai the main play areas that features symbols of familiar
in 2016. objects such as houses and fences with modular
The new Ladybird Nursery Al Barsha marks the third cut-outs of free-standing buildings adding tangible
campus in the city for the group, which includes elements to the scenery.”
Ladybird Nursery JVC Dubai, and the second designed Open classrooms and shared learning spaces
by GAJ. throughout the nursery create a sense of unrestrained
It is a single storey building with indoor and outdoor and boundary free environment while the abundance
play areas and a similar theme to the original design of natural daylight through skylights and the large,
with each of the three age groups having their own glazed façade helps promote an optimum learning
distinct area. environment for both children and teachers.
The scale of the classrooms is governed by the age Walls and adjoining facilities are kept to a minimum
groups which in turn defines the placement of sizes of to encourage flow and avoid inhibitory barriers and
various elements in the teaching rooms. The youngest additional innovative learning and social spaces
children are placed nearest to reception for ease of have been created within the nooks and corners of
access for buggies, while the one to two year olds have the building. Small, coloured pods in the shape of
their own wing with internal garden and links to the small houses, have been added as storage spaces.
exterior, but away from the main active internal play From the initial point of entry fixtures and fittings are
space. The older children have access to a wide choice appropriately scaled to children’s height and appeal
of protected internal and external play areas with a to their interests – a low counter in the reception area
mixture of both traditional and shared learning spaces. to child-sized sinks and toilets and low shelving in
“The skill of role playing is an important part of learning the classrooms were all designed in keeping with the
through a child’s environment, and this is reflected in behaviour and user experience of the children.
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