Waiwai design (formerly known as Ibda Design) is an
international Architecture, Urban and Interior Design practice based in Dubai
with collaboration offices in Beirut and Tokyo. The firm was founded in 2009 by
Wael Al Awar, who moved back to the Middle East after spending several years in
Tokyo, collaborating with renowned Japanese architects on various scale
projects in Japan and around the world. In 2012, Wael Al Awar was joined by
Kenichi Teramoto as a partner. Both Principal Architects had worked closely in
Tokyo on several international projects.

waiwai design has a
multi-disciplinary approach to design, addressing the social, environmental,
economical and technological aspects of each project in order to tailor a
highly specific concept to the given context. Ibda Design develops projects of
varying scale and program, approaching each in a unique manner, with the
ultimate aim of delivering a distinctive and high quality design.

Ibda Design is
always looking to challenge conventional processes pushing the boundaries of
design whenever possible. Extensive research precedes each project, allowing
for a better understanding of client expectations and, more importantly, the
means for broadening these expectations to create a fertile environment for
design experimentation. 

Dubai as a HUB allows Ibda Design to extend beyond the Middle East and explore
architecture and urban design in Asia and Africa. Ibda Design has a strong
interest in researching and understanding different local conditions and
developing a contextual architecture.

Ibda Design also has
an extensive experience working on international projects, with connections to
various collaborating professionals from different disciplines. Depending on
the requirements of each project and program, Ibda Design is well equipped to
setup a team of specialists to ensure maximum design efficiency.