The Art of Design Issue 23 2016 | Page 64

64 Reda Amalou Architect and Designer WORDS: Reda Amalou PHOTOS: Reda Amalou Reda Amalou is involved in projects for industrial manufacturers, he has designed a glass and water jug for Baccarat, he contributed regularly to Toulemonde Bochart rug collection and is currently preparing projects for Veronese and Bagues. Reda Amalou graduated as Reda Amalou, with AW2, is also the architect selected by an architect from the East Patek Philippe to design the New Bond Street flagship London University. In 1997, store in London. Reda Amalou has always conceived he founded AW2 architecture architecture, interior as well as furniture designs. This workshop in Paris. has naturally lead him to create his own brand, Reda Amalou Design in 2012, launching a portfolio of product His work at AW2 has won him worldwide acclaim and and furniture design. architectural awards. His designs of high end luxury hotels regularly feature regularly in the international The collection combines elegance, simplicity and press. sobriety. Often inspired by the 20th century architecture, his creations are designed with a unique formal identity Reda is currently involved in the design of several as well as a sense of structure. Each piece defines resorts and hotels in Cambodia, Oman, Morocco, its own space; the lines are pure and expressive. The Maldives or Grenada for brands such as GHM, Aman materials used range from leather to bronze with rich Resorts, Six Senses or Ani Villa. deep textures. Reda Amalou is an architect and a Reda Amalou has collaborated with several luxury brands designer. He graduated at the University such as Veronese, Bagues Paris or Baccarat to design of East London in 1989. He now lives in Paris. unique signature pieces and collection. www.redaamalou.com