AMMAN —
Dwell Design Studio, started by two interior
designers, works on everything from office spaces to personal homes, but their
focus on comfort and productivity over aesthetics sets them apart from other
studios, they recently told
Jordan News.
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“Dwell
means living well, and that’s what we try to give our clients the most,” Tala Khalil,
cofounder and a partner at the firm, said in an interview with
Jordan News.
After graduating with degrees in
architecture, 28-year-old Khalil
and Rafa Barakat started working in architect offices to gain experience. But
after a while, they felt that the office work was hindering their experience.
They decided to found their own interior design company and launched Dwell
Design Studio.
“Unfortunately, when it comes to working at offices in
Jordan, you can't be as creative as you want,” said Khalil. “Because at the end
of the ride, you will be doing what the business owner wants you to do. So we
wanted to share our ideas, and that's what pushed us to create our company.”
In 2018, Khalil and Barakat had their first chance to
unleash their creativity when they renovated a villa at Al-Andalucia. The two
designers believe that the project marked the beginning of their company. It
provided a key opportunity for them to show what they could do.
“We have worked a lot on this villa,” Khalil noted. “It took
us a year and four months to finish it, and because it was a total renovation
project it gave us all the experience that we needed.”
The two architects said that they aim to give their clients
the best user experience possible by being transparent with their plans, giving
clients the best results without complicating the process, and trying to meet
the clients’ expectations without exceeding budgets.
“The
client usually wants to make his dream come true in his own space, so we try
our best to make his dream come true without complicating the process,” Khalil
said.
According to the partner, clients’ budgets aren’t usually a
problem for Dwell Design Studio, because they work to find low-cost alternatives
that meet their clients’ expectations when needed.
“The biggest transformation of a place can happen with small
adjustments,” she said. “Changing the light, colors, or adding a painting can
change the whole space’s vibe. Also, we always try to find an affordable option
for the client.”
Dwell Design Studio’s team has worked on a multitude of
different projects, such as offices, houses, gym, cafes, apartments, mixed-use
buildings, and event venues.
A nature reserve in Palestine is one of their favorites: The
project was started in 2020 but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Now that the pandemic situation is slowly abating, the pair will
resume work on the project.
The company’s ambition is to have projects all over the
world. Barakat is currently obtaining her license to open a branch for the
company in the United States, so the partners can take their first step towards
their dream of globalizing their company.
As interior designers, Tala and Rafa believe that the
environment a person is living or working in can have a huge effect on their
level of comfort, creativity, and happiness.
“A well-designed workspace can affect the level of
productivity of the one who is working in it,” Khalil said. “Working in an
organized and well-designed space can make the person more excited to go to
work, rather than going in with the mentality of boredom.”
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