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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

30/10/2026

In every new hotel we design, one guestroom is built at full scale before the other rooms follow.

Renderings show the intent. The mock-up room shows how the joinery and the lighting actually sit together. It is also the moment to catch anything that needs to change before the design is rolled out across the hotel.

27/10/2026

The materials at Padma Semarang each bring their own character to the interior. Their combination adds depth to the design and helps create a cohesive atmosphere. It’s the relationship between these details that brings the overall space together.

23/10/2026

The wall is the largest surface in a guestroom, which makes it the best place to carry a concept at scale.

Here, studio ara developed the design and Sekata Living made it, so texture and colour could be judged in sample form before reaching the room.

20/10/2026

One restaurant and bar at Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow, designed to work from daylight to dusk.

By day, natural light brings out the geometric rug. By evening, warmer artificial light takes over and the room moves from relaxed dining towards a social bar.

16/10/2026

Each space at One Bayview in the Seychelles fits together like a piece of a larger whole. Slatted timber and fluted columns run from the lobby to the gym, so the property reads as one place. Colour and lighting give each room its own character.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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