Kettle Collective shortlisted in three categories at the CID Awards 2026

We have been shortlisted across three categories at the Commercial Interior Design Awards 2026 MENA, recognising Kettle Collective’s architectural expertise, project leadership and emerging design talent.

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Architectural Firm of the Year

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The Architectural Firm of the Year shortlist follows a significant period of growth for Kettle Collective. Over the past year, the practice has grown from approximately 70 to 150 people, expanded its Dubai office and opened a New Cairo location, while strengthening its multidisciplinary capabilities across architecture, interiors, landscape architecture, lighting, BIM, technical delivery, lead design consultancy, and site supervision.

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Across the region, Kettle Collective’s work spans residential, mixed-use, hospitality, workplace and civic projects, each shaped by the cultural, environmental and social conditions of its context. From the DEWA Solar Innovation Centre and Majid Al Futtaim Mosque in Dubai to the Abha and Al Qatif masterplans in Saudi Arabia, the practice’s work demonstrates its belief that good architecture begins with understanding place, challenging the brief and creating meaningful value for the people who use it.

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Alongside this growth, repeat appointments from clients across the region reflect the trust built through long-term collaboration.

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As Colin Bone, CEO, notes:

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“Winning a project demonstrates capability. Being invited back demonstrates trust.”

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Giulia Guerrera, Best Young Interior Designer

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Giulia’s nomination recognises her progression within Kettle Collective’s interiors team, taking on greater responsibility for design development, client meetings and consultant coordination across major residential and amenity projects.

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Marta Grosoli, Design Manager, Interiors, notes Giulia’s growing confidence in:

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“Taking ownership of her work, communicating her design ideas and responding to feedback in a constructive and proactive way.”

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Rachel Sheppard, Best Project Manager

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Rachel’s recognition reflects the continued development of Kettle Collective’s project management capability as the practice takes on larger and more complex multidisciplinary commissions across the region.

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With an architectural background, Rachel combines technical understanding, commercial awareness and stakeholder management, and has introduced systems across Kettle Collective’s Saudi portfolio to strengthen project control, scope and delivery.

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Tomi Owolabi, Design Manager at Cundall, describes Rachel as:

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“Responsive, approachable and focused on finding solutions.”

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The CID Awards 2026: MENA take place in Dubai on 24 September 2026.