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studio.ara Where global expertise meets local soul. Hospitality Design since 1996
London | Bali | Shanghai
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Having worked in over 30 countries, ara Design International understands the importance of absorbing the culture, the aesthetics, the values and where applicable, using the materials of those countries we work in. We employ an international community of designers who bring a wealth of experience gained worldwide and subsequently, a dynamic and innovative approach to our projects. Our designers are trained in all disciplines including CAD and 3D drawings. ara Design International has offices in London, Abu Dhabi and Bali. With our operations in different time zones, our Clients can be assured that there will always be a designer on hand to deal with any enquiries that may arise throughout the course of the design process. ara Design International can provide clients with a full design service including:
- Design concepts
- Space planning
- Design development
- Contract documentation and specification
- FF&E negotiations and specifications
- Site supervision
- Project management

Inspired by the Belle Époque, this Budapest guestroom keeps the grandeur of the period and leaves most of the ornament b...
13/10/2026

Inspired by the Belle Époque, this Budapest guestroom keeps the grandeur of the period and leaves most of the ornament behind.

A single brass curve joins the burgundy upholstery to the walnut panelling, so the room reads as one composition.

In these renderings for Shangri-La Zhengzhou the art selection starts from the region and works outward. Each piece take...
10/10/2026

In these renderings for Shangri-La Zhengzhou the art selection starts from the region and works outward. Each piece takes one local source and translates it into a form of its own.

Songshan's terrain becomes layered lacquer, and the movement of the Yellow River becomes geometry drawn from the Fangsheng pattern of Song brocade.

06/10/2026

Carré Blanc design began with the building itself. Its French architecture set the direction for the interiors, and the design then focused on bringing natural light and nature indoors.

A design develops through each stage of the process, from the first elevation to the final visualisation. As the lines a...
02/10/2026

A design develops through each stage of the process, from the first elevation to the final visualisation. As the lines and proportions are refined, materials, lighting, furniture, and atmosphere are brought into focus. High-quality rendering allows us to represent these details accurately and give a clearer picture of how the final space will come together.

A closer look at this lighting detail. Textured glass catches and diffuses the light, creating a soft, atmospheric glow ...
29/09/2026

A closer look at this lighting detail. Textured glass catches and diffuses the light, creating a soft, atmospheric glow that brings warmth and depth to the space.

Yes, these are the renderings for the new Indigo Hotel Ubud. But this is the process we need to go through to actually r...
25/09/2026

Yes, these are the renderings for the new Indigo Hotel Ubud.

But this is the process we need to go through to actually reach that result, the real mock up room, built at full scale to test materials and finishes before construction rolls out across the property.

Every render eventually has to meet a job site, and that's where the harder decisions get made.

At Carré Blanc, the starting point was the building itself. Rather than introducing a separate style, the interiors take...
21/09/2026

At Carré Blanc, the starting point was the building itself. Rather than introducing a separate style, the interiors take their proportions and character from the existing French architecture, then bring that language indoors through natural light and greenery.

The scope ran the full course, from initial concept through construction to the final accessorizing across the residences and shared spaces, with the Moscow River just outside.

16/09/2026

30 years have shaped our perspective.

From London to Bali and Shanghai, that perspective takes a new form today.
A new expression of our craft, our curiosity, and the places that continue to inspire us.

studio ara.
Where global expertise meets local soul.

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Clare Court, Judd Street
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WC1H9QW

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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