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Award-winning architecture and design studio creating innovative, human-centered, and sustainable spaces across the UK, Middle East & Asia.

Find out more here: www.kettle.co Kettle Collective is a multi-award-winning multidisciplinary design studio founded in 2012 by Tony Kettle and Colin Bone. The practice operates internationally, with offices in Edinburgh, London, Dubai, Muscat, and a recently opened studio in Cairo, working as one connected team across all locations. Collaboration sits at the heart of how Kettle Collective works. Projects are developed around a round-table approach, bringing together designers, engineers, cost consultants, and specialist partners to form a bespoke team tailored to each brief. Ideas are shared openly, challenged constructively, and shaped collectively. Rather than simply responding to a brief, the studio works closely with clients to refine it—asking the right questions early to uncover stronger, more meaningful design outcomes. This process leads to clear, cohesive concepts that are carried consistently from initial idea through to delivery. Design at Kettle Collective is driven by storytelling, informed by a cross-fertilisation of cultures, experience, and perspectives. The studio values original thinking and remains open to new ideas and emerging technologies, using advanced tools and BIM workflows to support innovation and precision throughout the design and construction process. Above all, Kettle Collective believes that well-designed spaces have a direct impact on the quality of people’s lives. The studio approaches its work seriously, but not solemnly—fostering a friendly, collaborative environment that values curiosity, clarity, and a sense of humour along the way. Kettle Collective’s work has been recognised internationally, with awards including Best Future Tourism and Leisure Building Middle East (2014), Most Sustainable Building Middle East (2014 and 2016), Best Future Residential Building Middle East (2015), the Architecture Prize from the Royal Scottish Academy, and the SEPA One Planet Award at the Scottish Business Awards (2016). In 2016, on Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday, the practice received The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, followed by a second Queen’s Award in 2021 for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.

26/02/2026

Conceived as a warm retreat within Dubai Hills, this 2-bedroom apartment was designed for a private client with the aim of creating a home that feels familiar, grounded, and deeply comfortable. The project intentionally moves away from the cold, futuristic language often associated with contemporary residential interiors, favouring warmth, material depth, and a sense of ease.

Wood plays a central role throughout the space, complemented by earthy tones, layered textures, and carefully considered lighting. These elements were composed to create balanced and inviting environments that feel intuitive and lived-in. Warm colour temperatures and natural materials were integral to the brief, shaping an atmosphere that supports comfort and belonging.

24/02/2026

At the heart of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the DEWA Solar Innovation Centre draws on principles of sacred geometry found in Islamic art, translating mathematical harmony into architectural form. Rising over 85 metres, the Centre’s faceted spire expresses balance, order, and unity, values deeply embedded within Islamic design traditions.

Twisting ribbons of glass connect the building to its surroundings, while angular geometries shape dynamic interior spaces that invite contemplation, learning, and discovery. Open since 2020, the Centre serves as an educational and cultural destination, welcoming researchers, students, and visitors from across the UAE.

Beyond symbolism, the architecture embodies its message through integrated photovoltaic panels, optimised solar shading, smart building systems, and water-saving strategies embed sustainability into the fabric of the building itself, aspiring toward LEED Platinum certification.

During Ramadan, a time of reflection and intention, the Solar Innovation Centre stands as a reminder of how knowledge, design, and responsibility can align.

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23/02/2026

Collaboration shapes our work from the very beginning. It’s not a phase in the process, but the way the work takes shape.

Projects develop through close dialogue between architects, interior designers, masterplanners, landscape specialists, lighting experts, engineers, and clients, with each discipline contributing early and meaningfully. Ideas are tested through shared thinking, iteration, and constructive challenge, allowing design decisions to evolve with clarity and intent.

The result is an integrated design, grounded in context, balanced in approach, and focused on long-term value.

18/02/2026

Landscape details of a newly launched private residential development in Muscat, Oman. The sequence of shaded structures, layered planting, and water-edge spaces creates a calm residential environment shaped by climate, comfort, and material restraint. From pergola-filtered light to soft transitions between poolside and garden, the landscape is designed as an extension of everyday living.

12/02/2026

Tony Kettle writes in the latest issue of RIAS Review, marking 25 years since the design of the Falkirk Wheel.

Titled Reinventing the Wheel, the piece reflects on the ambition and challenges of delivering large-scale infrastructure today, and considers sustainability as a defining driver for the architectural profession in the years ahead.

To read the full feature, head to the RIAS Bookshop website.

03/02/2026

Honoured to receive a token of gratitude at the Oman Design Week Gala Dinner, held last week at Bayt Al Greiza in .

We were recognised by Her Highness Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, for our long-term involvement and contribution to the development of the design district, as well as our continued role as a design partner within Oman’s evolving design ecosystem.

Presented during the gala dinner hosted by the Oman Design Association, the acknowledgement reflects years of shared commitment, collaboration, and sustained participation.

Grateful for the opportunity to continue contributing to Oman’s design landscape.

30/01/2026

The Madinat Al Irfan office building is proposed as a landmark for Oman’s future, setting a new benchmark for corporate architecture through innovation, efficiency, and a deep connection to place.

Inspired by the Omani landscape, the building’s flowing form echoes the contours of mountains and wadis. Materials and detailing draw from traditional crafts, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens to create an identity that feels both rooted and forward-looking, while responding to the needs of a modern workplace.

Cross-ventilation, solar orientation, passive cooling strategies, and shaded green courtyards work together to reduce energy demand and enhance occupant comfort. Locally sourced materials and native planting further reinforce the project’s relationship with its landscape and climate.

The result is an architectural statement shaped by context, responsive to environment, and designed to support the evolving ambitions of Oman. It is always a pleasure to design for a country and clients that value place, culture, and long-term vision.

29/01/2026

2016. A year that shaped what came next.

Kettle Collective’s first Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
A Royal visit to the Edinburgh studio.
Sustainable Project of the Year for the DEWA Solar & Innovation Center in Dubai.
SEPA’s One Planet Award in Scotland.
And the opening of our Dubai Design District studio.

Not a highlight reel. A defining year.

23/01/2026

Meet Marta Grosoli! Design Manager at Kettle Collective.

With over 15 years of experience across Europe and the Middle East, Marta brings a rare balance of creative intuition, technical precision, and empathetic leadership to every project she touches.

From shaping award-winning interiors in Italy to leading flagship residential developments in the UAE, Marta’s career is defined by design that goes beyond aesthetics. Her work starts with people, responds to place, and results in spaces that feel calm, grounded, and enduring. As a mentor and collaborator, she plays a central role in growing our interiors team and nurturing the next generation of designers.

In November, Marta was also shortlisted for Interior Designer of the Year at the Middle East Design Awards, recognising her thoughtful approach and lasting impact on the built environment.

Her philosophy says it all:
“Don’t look at the mountain you have to climb - take one step at a time.”

Read the full article on kettle.co

20/01/2026

We’re pleased to share that Kettle Collective has ranked 8th in the , Urban Realm’s Top 100 architectural practices in Scotland for 2026.

The ranking offers a snapshot of delivery, momentum, and direction- reflecting not only where practices stand today, but where they are heading.

Read the full feature, including a Q&A with Colin Bone, Chief Executive, in the January edition of Urban Realm.

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Kettle Collective are International Architects, Urban Designers, Interior Designers, Graphic Designers and Design Leaders with specialist knowledge of all major building types including High Rise, Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Hospitality, Transportation, Education, Masterplanning, Urban Design, Interiors and Sport, Leisure & Convention. The practice is established as a studio of highly talented and creative thinkers with studios based in Edinburgh and Dubai. We have created an environment where creative thinking is driven by a belief that the space we live in directly influences the quality of our lives. As part of our collective approach, we collaborate with the worlds leading specialists and experts, striving to push the boundaries of the expected.