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From ara Design to studio ara:
A New Chapter in 30 Years of Design

After 30 years, ara Design becomes studio ara: a refreshed identity for a practice that is global in reach and boutique in approach.
  • studio ara
  • 2026

The Padma Semarang

A Tapestry of Traditions

At studio ara, we see every project as an adventure, but our latest with Padma Semarang stands apart, taking us on a journey through history itself. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve worked with the Padma brand before.
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  • The Padma Semarang
  • 2026

The Setai Tel Aviv

Preserving the Past, Designing the Future

Adaptive Reuse and Heritage Preservation give new purpose to old structures, illuminating their potential in the modern world. In hospitality, it transforms historic buildings into unique hotels, marrying old-world charm with contemporary needs.
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  • The Setai Tel Aviv
  • 2026

The David Kempinski (Architectural Digest)

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A Penthouse in the Sky

We are delighted to share some exciting news: the pages of Architectural Digest have showcased our most recent project at the David Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel.
  • The David Kempinski (Architectural Digest)
  • 2026

Mamaka by Ovolo

Riding the Retro Wave: Inside Kuta's Mamaka Revival

Bali’s Kuta Beach has always embraced transformation. Originating as a surfer’s paradise, it has witnessed many trends ebb and flow. And just when everyone thought Kuta might be left in the past, Mamaka by Ovolo enters as a reborn icon. Crafted by ara Design, it’s a fresh, lively addition that marries retro fun with the timeless spirit of Bali.
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  • Mamaka by Ovolo
  • 2026

Kempinski Yanbu

Kempinski Hotel & Resort Sariya Yanbu Opens Its Doors

28 January 2025, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia: Kempinski Hotels today inaugurated Kempinski Hotel & Resort Sariya Yanbu Red Sea, marking its second property in the Kingdom and the first five-star luxury resort in Yanbu.
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  • Kempinski Yanbu
  • 2026

Astral Palma

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An Oceanic Sanctuary on Eilat’s Northern Shore

Perched along Eilat’s northern coastline, where the desert meets the crystalline expanse of the Red Sea, Astral Palma offers an intimate retreat. Studio ara approached the renovation not as a typical hotel makeover, but as a collaboration with the landscape itself, allowing the stark desert mountains, shimmering waters, and endless skies to guide the interiors. The result is a space that feels simultaneously quiet and luxurious, a sanctuary where design is attuned to the rhythm of the sea and the desert.
  • Astral Palma
  • 2026

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