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MIAJA Design Group had fun with "La Piscine" (Swimming Pool) concept for The Holiday Inn Express Baruna Bali, InterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG®). Water is refreshing, invigorating and gives energy. Exploring a naturalist concept, the design allows guests feel to relaxed and energised while enjoying the comfort of the hotel. Conveniently located a short 10-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Holiday Inn Express Baruna Bali is situated adjacent to the existing Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali. "Dive in" and enjoy this colourful swimming pool hotel concept. Smart travel for guests seeking a comfortable and refreshing stay by the sea... Easing into Bali’s warm atmosphere, guests wishing to bask in the sun can lie poolside or enjoy the hotel’s proximity to the beach by taking a leisurely stroll to Segara Beach, famous for its astonishing sunset views. The Holiday Inn Express Baruna Bali opened to the public in 2016. MIAJA Design Group is an international Interior Design firm providing hospitality design solutions for luxury brand hotels & resorts, corporate developments, high-end residential, and F&B clients across the world. For more information, visit www.miajadesigngroup.com or contact us. By: Sophia Smith. #interiordesign #internationalinteriordesign #interiordesignfirm #design #hoteldesign #interiordesignfirm #hospitality #interiordesigner #amazingdesign #designersingapore #hotelsbali

MIAJA Design Group has worked on various resort projects in the Maldives over the years. Each idyllic island is a piece of paradise: with perfect blue skies, crystal clear lagoons and long stretches of white sandy beach, inhabited by tropical wildlife. For an interior & architectural design company, there is plenty to take inspiration from: the natural beauty of its surroundings, but also the idea of peace, privacy, and luxury we have come to expect this part of the world. Let's take a visual tour of some of MIAJA's most iconic Maldives projects, past to present: Centara Grand Resort 5* Island Resort Completed: 2008 Scope of work: Interior Design Amari Havodda Resort 5* Island Resort Completed: 2016 Scope of work: Architectural Design Concept, Interior Design, Graphic Design & Signage, Lighting & Art Consultancy OZEN by Atmosphere Resort 5* Island Resort Completed: 2016 Scope of work:  Architectural Design Concept, Interior Design, OS&E and Art Consultancy. Some outstanding resort designs, perfectly matched to their magical location. At the end of this year, we will complete more Maldives projects including LUX* North Male Atoll and the JW Marriott Maldives. For more information about MIAJA Design Group, please visit: www.miajadesigngroup.com By: Sophia Smith.

Miaja Design Group has partnered with 4Ocean, and joined their mission to clean up sea pollution. In less than 2 years, 4Ocean has removed 629,942 pounds of trash from the oceans and coastlines. Isabelle Miaja, Founder of Miaja Design Group, commented: "It's extremely important to me that we all play a part in helping 4Ocean in their mission. Over the years, MIAJA Design Group has worked on many Hotel & Resort projects in areas of natural beauty including the Maldives, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Sustainability is always in the forefront of our minds, and should be throughout the hospitality industry. Recently, I was lucky enough to swim with sharks in South Africa, and it was a magical experience. I am very proud that MIAJA Design group & MIAJA Gallery are now an official retailers of 4Ocean bracelets in Singapore". 4Ocean Bracelets are all made from recycled materials. The sale of each bracelet funds the removal of one pound of trash from the oceans and coastlines, and are available for purchase at MIAJA HQ Singapore. Isabelle Miaja is looking forward to volunteering for 4Ocean soon. Below is a short video of Isabelle swimming with sharks in South Africa: For more information about 4Ocean: please visit, https://4ocean.com/ Article by: Sophia Smith. #4Ocean #InteriorDesigners #Singapore #InteriorDesignStudioSingapore

Should Art be part of our environment? When we travel, whether it's for business or pleasure, how do thought-provoking artworks, beautiful sculptures and interactive pieces transform areas such as the hotel lobby, spa or suite? How is visitor experience enhanced when Art becomes part of the design language of the property? MIAJA design group's ethos is to create innovative and unique interior design projects. Part of this mission has organically grown from founder Isabelle Miaja's love of Art. Carefully curating and co-creating art has become part of her signature and ongoing vision, tapping into cultural backgrounds and unique artistic translations. From a "Pop-art meets industrial raw" concept to a fusion between France and Singapore with virtual tour...these are two hotels projects where Design met Art and made a perfect match. PULLMAN CENTRAL PARK, Jakarta. ​​Scope of work: Interior design & Art Consultancy The Pullman Central Park is an award-winning project, having received a commendable accolade at the 2014 Asia Pacific Property Awards for its unique design direction of an "industrial raw" and pop-art concept. SO SOFITEL, Singapore Scope of work: Interior Design & Art Consultancy SO Sofitel Singapore is a luxury boutique hotel ideally located in the city-state’s central business district, fusing old-world charm with the latest media technology. The hotel has a distinct atmosphere of discreet sophistication. The clean lines and smooth wall panelling provide tranquility, as well as evoking a sense of the past, the European style that had an influence on Singapore's original architecture. Cultural design links between the building's exterior and interior revived this conservation building and transformed it into a 5 star boutique hotel. Art and function give guests a sense of immersion in a crossover of culture between France and Singapore. The light that plays on the mirrors and marble, and the distinctive symbolism of the hexagon shape punctuated with modern takes on antiquated furniture, tells a story through literary references and gives Sofitel a prominent place in Singapore's rich cultural heritage. In 2017, cloud-based AVR Platform powered a new innovative AR application developed by EON Reality Singapore and tells design story of SO Sofitel Singapore using Epson’s Moverio BT-300 smart glasses, including a virtual tour by Isabelle Miaja: MIAJA Design Group is an international Interior Design firm providing hospitality design solutions for luxury brand hotels & resorts, corporate developments, high-end residential, and F&B clients across the world. For more information, visit www.miajadesigngroup.com or contact us. By: Sophia Smith. #interiordesign #internationalinteriordesign #design #art #travel #hoteldesign #interiordesignfirm #hospitality #interiordesigner #amazingdesign

As the saying goes; find a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life. I had a chat with one of our 3D visualisers Larry Calderon about his career at MIAJA Design Group. Larry has a passion for art, and by working at MIAJA he has been able to express his creativity, and share his own art pieces in an upcoming exhibition. What is your current role at MIAJA Design Group? I'm a 3D Visualiser; I do renderings for luxury hospitality projects. I also help with movie editing & presentations. What do you like most about your role? I like to be in the highly creative design environment we have at MIAJA. I love to paint and I create contemporary Art outside of work, so I like the artistic aspect of my role. What are your interests outside of work? I am an artist; I create contemporary pieces in my spare time, this is my main hobby. Working at MIAJA has allowed me to enjoy my hobby, even in the workplace. Because Managing Director Isabelle Miaja is also the founder of MIAJA Gallery located in the same building as our office in Singapore, I’ve had the opportunity to see amazing artworks, talk to the gallery Director, and share some ideas. This even led to an exhibition of contemporary art in the gallery organised by the Philippine Embassy, including my own artworks. I'm am very happy about this! What do you like most about working at MIAJA? Our company motto is “The essence of style is to live the Art of being unique" and this is what I love; the unique & distinctive designs we create. I like MIAJA’s outstanding signature of the curating beautiful art into interior design projects, and the fact that art is at the core of the company ethos. This is very important to me from a career perspective. MIAJA Design Group office Singapore. If you want to apply for a career at MIAJA, get in touch. For more information about MIAJA Gallery, please visit: www.miajagallery.com Interview with Larry Calderon. By: Sophia Smith.

In Middle Eastern culture, geometric shapes and repetitive patterns are used as an artistic expression on decorative motifs, tapestry and buildings. The exploration of this arabesque style, amid a delicate manipulation of light, shadows and reflection, forms the interior concept for the newly opened Pearl Rotana Hotel by Miaja Design Group. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s business district, the Pearl Rotana is a luxurious business hotel. As you enter the exquisite hotel lobby, you are welcomed with strong, grounding architectural lines and the main art pieces; “Tessellations I-IV.” These impressive arabesque copper installations create a play between light and shadow, and ‘reflections’ of these geometric patterns become part of the design language of the hotel. Throughout Art History, the use of light and shadow has been revisited as a medium to create mood, tone and atmosphere. Contemporary artist James Turrell, who is known for manipulating light and shadow as both subject and medium said: “Light is not so much something that reveals, it is itself the revelation.” A similar parallel can be made about Isabelle Miaja’s design. She comments: “The design is a reflection onto itself and becomes a new dimension.” A combination of glass, stone, metal and wood finishes with earth tones create a natural elegance within the design. Subtle, flowing patterns reproduced on the walls, floors, fabrics and art pieces throughout the hotel, quietly echo the arabesque concept. The movement, repetition and continuity of the shapes produces a new facet in the manipulation of materials and linear form. By the main counter in the lobby, luminous stainless steel sculptures by French artist Guillaume Roche are inspired by natural movement within the transformation of raw materials, and the contrast between raw and polished minimalist shapes. The main guest rooms have sweeping views of the Capital Centre, while the premium rooms overlook the waters of the Arabian Gulf. Inside, the graceful décor is light, fresh and uncomplicated. Stylish, comfortable furniture make the rooms a perfect space to relax and unwind with the comfort of the best in-room entertainment, technology and connectivity. There are plenty of options to ignite the culinary interest of the guests, with beautiful restaurant design concepts to match. In the all-day dining restaurant ‘Saffron’; there are live cooking stations serving international cuisine and made to order dining options, creating a lively, buzzing atmosphere. Here, handcrafted ceramic textile wall art by Fabienne Auzolle finish the chic, modern look of the restaurant, and once again they pay tribute to the rhythmic use of patterns of the Middle East. In ‘Dino’s Bistro Italiano’, contemporary Italian artist Sebastiano Navarro leaves his stamp with his bright pop art paintings. These dazzling pieces award whimsical European notes to the ambience and stay coherent with the strong lines and geometrical themes present in the carefully selected Art curation for the hotel. The hotel amenities were designed to suit business executives, families and leisure travellers alike. There are seven fully equipped meeting rooms within the business centre, with contemporary furnishings, and the best in technology and event services. The hotel amenities were designed to suit business executives, families and leisure travellers alike. There are seven fully equipped meeting rooms within the business centre, with contemporary furnishings, and the best in technology and event services. The ‘Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club’ boasts a fully-equipped gymnasium with a personal trainer on request, sauna, steam room and massage rooms. Outside, the ‘Aquarius’ rooftop open-air pool and bar is a final highlight. The success of the design can be measured in its harmony. There is an ideal balance between business and leisure, modern luxury and tradition, ‘Hotel Space’ and ‘Art space’. By borrowing inspiration from Middle Eastern culture and history, but also internalising her ideas, Isabelle Miaja has crafted a contemporary hotel that anchors itself in the local area and pays tribute to its past. She said: “I infuse Art, and this is the Miaja Signature, but not in a specific style, rather the design should vibrate with the space and become an identity in itself. As the designer, I leave a piece of myself in each project, in every location that I work in.” Article by: Sophia Smith.

The new flagship Ibis Vikhroli in Mumbai, interior concept by MIAJA Design Group is the new design standard for IBIS Hotels in India, with a focus on unparalleled comfort, convenience and connectivity. The lobby area is smart, vibrant and contemporary. Wood, metals and reflective glass create an "industrial chic" look in the interiors. As guests walk through the property, they will experience effortless synergy between the lobby, lounge area & bar; they can move with ease from one space to the next in this cohesive space. In the F&B areas, the earth-toned palette of wood with soft lighting creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The all-day dining restaurant also has a “hardware restoration” feel, softened by local artefacts, comfy, colourful furnishings, and a bespoke lighting concept with inviting words such as “delicious”. Isabelle Miaja, Managing Director of Miaja Design Group comments: "I want the hotel guest to feel the comfort of being at home in their living room, with casual lounge seating, and the technology we’ve come to expect from modern urban hotels in a digital age. This unique property will be a new hangout where people can relax, work privately, or network. 'People connectivity’ is an integral part of the ambience I wanted to create." MIAJA Design Group is an international Interior Design firm providing hospitality design solutions for luxury brand hotels & resorts, corporate developments, high-end residential, and F&B clients across the world. With Headquarters in Singapore and regional offices in London and Manila, MIAJA provides a “unique and distinctive” design approach to each of its projects. MIAJA Design Group Singapore Office. Website: www.miajadesigngroup.com Article by: Sophia Smith, PR & Marketing Manager, Miaja Design Group.

Surrounded by uninterrupted ocean views, Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa is Fiji’s newest resort. Located on Wailoaloa beachfront and overlooked by vistas of the island's most recognised mountain The Sleeping Giant, this unique resort concept of by Miaja Design Group is inspired by the colourful and vibrant Fijian culture. The resort has 236 rooms, suites overlooking the beachfront, along with an extensive range of facilities including four restaurants, three bars and swimming pools, a day spa, 24-hour fitness centre and impressive meeting rooms which can host up to 525 guests. "People travel to Fiji from all over the world because it's a joyous, dynamic and diverse location, renowned for its natural beauty. I wanted the resort design to reflect all of the positive energy, bright colours and symbolism of traditional Fijian culture and to translate this into a contemporary design for the modern traveller" comments Isabelle Miaja, founder of Miaja Design Group. The lobby area offers a warm Fijian welcome from the onset, including wooden canoe style seating and bright coloured sculptures, designed by Isabelle Miaja. These rotating vertical columns named ‘Totems’ connect story-telling imagery in an apotheosis of balance in motion, and feature free flowing patterns and symbols inspired by local culture and island nature. Traditional arts and crafts in Fiji include wood-carving, pottery and Tapa Cloth, also known as Masi. Tapa is made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree and decorated in charcoal with symbolic motifs and dancing patterns. Throughout the resort, geometric shapes feature on the walls, floor tiles and carpets. The use of wood, metal and stone creates a light contemporary feel and balances the occasional wild bursts of rainbow colours within the design. The four signature restaurants and three bars offer a range of dining options in a relaxed-chic design setting. Lobby based RO Bar serves fresh fare and juices with sea-facing seating. Magiti restaurant (which appropriately means ‘communal feast’ in Fijian) delivers on its name to offer all-day dining. DanDan, open for lunch daily, specialises in fast, fresh food inspired by street vendors and the flavours of Asia. Pullman’s Barefoot Bar & Grill is an ‘all ages’, taste and budget affair, with rotisserie, grills, tandoor, roasts and sharing plates. To make the most of the sun set, Kah is the Thai restaurant set directly on the beach. Guests can soak up the sun at one of three dreamy palm-lined pools surrounded by island nature or unwind in the divine day-spa, named Veikau. Beyond the spa, there is also a fully equipped gymnasium with indoor and outdoor workout spaces and two tennis courts on-site. For adventure seekers, there is a water-sports centre, with Hobie-cats, jet skis, quad-biking and many other options available onsite. Sea Planes – ideal for day trips and island hopping – fly in and out less than 500 metres down from the beachfront. Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa is a cosmopolitan coastal playground with a unique artistic signature by Miaja Design Group. By honouring local culture and the natural beauty of its location, this new resort is the ideal retreat for globe-trotters looking for an unforgettable escape to Fiji. Article by: Sophia Smith. Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa Fiji. Interior Design of Public Areas by Miaja Design Group.

This one of a kind luxury resort by French designer Isabelle Miaja is inspired by the glamour of boat life, the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean and the adventures of James Bond. A short transfer from Male by private speedboat, this intimate resort is a visual feast of nautical forms and tones. This next-level resort that sweeps away the thatched-roofed Maldivian footprint of old, with a dazzling paradise of penthouse villas inspired by the curves, lines and the impeccable finish of a luxury boat and its sails. It has taken years to painstakingly perfect this resort on Olhahali, a six-hectare island fringed by white-sandy beaches. LUX* North Male Atoll Resort Designer, Isabelle Miaja comments: "When I was thinking of the design concept for the resort, I asked myself: if James Bond wished to escape to a luxury retreat after his adventures, what would it look like? The result is LUX* North Male Atoll! I like the idea of James Bond escaping to a private island by speedboat, surrounded by crystal clear water.” The “James Bond” Maldivian resort is born...designed with sexiness in mind, curves and generous planes, the Architecture of LUX* North Male Atoll emulates a luxury yacht ready to take sail from its amazing lagoon. For the first time in the Maldives, each of the 67 residences is crowned with a magnificent private rooftop relaxing area. This innovative take on a Maldivian Resort presents a disruption to the traditional thatched villas. The architecture and interior design of the over-water villas; ultra-modern oversized penthouse residences, blends super-yacht panache with a South Beach pulse; the constant colour scheme throughout the resort is white with fuchsia. “I chose fuchsia because of its playfulness. It's a colour that for me; relates to the tropics, summer, heat, sexiness, being daring! It’s a colour I associate with being timelessly stylish, and the art deco areas of South Beach, Miami.” – Isabelle Miaja. The details and fittings of the interiors are reminiscent of Riva boats & luxury yachts; angled, clean lines, with beautiful craftsmanship. The furniture and fittings are contemporary and all rooms come equipped with the latest in technology and connectivity, yet there is still a focus on the simplicity and comfort synonymous with relaxed Maldivian island life. Each of the residences sits right on the beach or over the water with living areas that are at least 350 sqm. These breezy, spacious villas host a choice of spaces in which to eat, drink, relax — from the rooftop relaxing areas to the sun terraces — treating guests to continuous pastel panoramas of the Indian Ocean, and the ideal place to take the perfect Instagram selfie. Miaja Design Group specialises in styling unique properties to reflect the beauty and charm of their surroundings. There’s wealth of ways to relax and the invitations to adventure are endless. There are two magnificent swimming pools, a translucent overwater LUX* ME Spa, world-renowned diving, high adrenaline water sports, private yacht voyages, tennis and beach volleyball courts. For a shaken not stirred cocktail; “Barium” is a secluded private dining room with a wow-inducing underwater fish tank, eclectic wine tastings & communal chef tables. “INTI” is the Peruvian-Japanese restaurant with a prepared-in-front-of-you sushi bar. Chef Gaston, the Maldives’ only Peruvian chef, prepares smoked guacamole, ceviche and aged meats introducing guests to this exotic and exciting cuisine laced with tastes from Peru, Argentina, Japan, Ecuador and Mexico. “GLOW” showcases the best of European classics, Italian and Spanish delicacies through to South East Asian specialities. “Beach Rouge” has a pool-club feel, combining strong contemporary lines, world-class cuisine, a wood-fired pizza oven and Josper charcoal grill as well as awe-ensuring views over the infinity pool — all soundtracked by a live DJ. Sun seekers can enjoy the loungers by day, make a splash with a jump in that pool, sip cocktails at the bar and enjoy a nightcap at the rooftop shisha bar. A truly unique paradise retreat - where breezy island living meets jet-set chic - LUX* North Male Atoll is luxury beyond boundaries. Article by: Sophia Smith. LUX* North Male Atoll, Maldives. Architecture & Interior Design by Miaja Design Group.

A stunning family resort, newly refurbished Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido is one of MIAJA Design Group’s recently completed interior design projects, inspired by the local Ainu Culture and Japanese tradition. Touted as one of the best travel destinations in Asia with idyllic views, Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido is the perfect resort to reconnect with loved ones and begin new traditions amongst the snow-topped peaks of the Hidaka Mountains. Surrounded by a magnificent Hidaka mountain range, guests can experience the exclusivity of a privately-owned mountain on Mount Sahoro and be amazed by the fine Japanese powder snow and beautiful landscape while zipping down the pristine slopes. Traditional Japanese culture is at the forefront of Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido’s design philosophy with a blend of authentic Ainu designs and the latest modern amenities. The fresh new look is reflected in the newly refurbished rooms that combine a level of nuanced modernity with traditional Japanese aesthetics while preserving the beauty and splendour of the Ainu culture. The interior concept for the newly refurbished resort is inspired by the Ainu Culture of Hokkaido. The design aims to honor local traditions without losing the lively and convivial essence of the Club Med brand and appeals to international resort guests looking for a luxury ski resort with modern comfort. Isabelle Miaja, founder of Miaja Design Group comments: “ I want the resort guests to experience a traditional Japanese setting with a contemporary feel. I like to take creative inspiration from local culture and translate the beauty of these traditions into a modern aesthetic with a unique stamp of authenticity.” Guests can immerse in the hidden traditions of the Ainu, an indigenous group hailing from Hokkaido, Japan at Club Med. Known as the “bear people”, the group use a myriad of patterns and carvings to create craft pieces that express their appreciation of nature to decorate a variety of everyday items. The concept is reflected in Club Med Sahoro’s design, integrating the traditional carvings, weavings and embroideries of the Ainu with a modern sleek aesthetic. Minimalist, low rise furniture and fittings are reminiscent of traditional Japanese décor such as tatami and tea rooms, and give the rooms a modern, comfortable feel. Light, rice straw toned woods create a quiet, meditative atmosphere where guests can enjoy the perfectly framed views of the snow-topped peaks and feel a strong connection to nature .The colour palette is guided by the hues of vibrant regional lakes and flowers; translated in subtle furnishings, fabrics and accessories. Earth-tones were selected to create a rustic Japanese feel. In the public areas, the design concept continues, with traditional Ainu-inspired elements, with Japanese patterns and textures with contemporary, straight lines. To suit the modern traveller; all guestrooms and public areas come equipped with the modern amenities, technology and connectivity expected from luxury ski resort world-leader ClubMed. Images by: Club Med, To find out more about Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido, please visit: www.clubmed.com/saoc For more information about MIAJA Design Group, please visit: www.miajadesigngroup.com #interiordesign #hospitalitydesign #designsingapore #skiresortdesign

MIAJA's head office in Singapore recently moved to the APS lifestyle building, located near Robertson Quay in the central business district of River Valley. The spacious "Warehouse meets Nature" office has an abundance of natural light, exposed high ceilings, raw industrial grey floors and a variety of earth tones throughout, with the use of interior glazing to define meeting rooms. The designers sit at customised "Beehive" workstations, the focal point being the MIAJA lighting concept in this area. MIAJA's iconic hexagon design from the Sofitel SO Hotel Singapore. The whole space comes equipped with the best in conferencing & music technology for the team and visitors alike to enjoy. We look forward to meeting you in our office soon! For more information about MIAJA and to view some of our latest projects, please visit: www.miajadesigngroup.com By: Sophia Smith