Aviva Collective

11/25/2025

A real eye-full, in all the best ways 😉

Set on Bluewaters Island, with Dubai Eye looming in the backdrop, this renovated 3-bed apartment embraces clean lines, high-end finishes, and a soothing colour palette.

We stripped things back with neutral tones, natural textures, and smart storage solutions made for the everyday rhythm of this family of four.

Designed to feel easy, live well, and make the days that little bit smoother 🤍

11/21/2025

Another week out in the wild - dusty boots, lip-stained coffee cups, and all the dramas of being on site.

Stick around for more behind-the-scenes moments 🥰

09/29/2025

Surfaces are the soul of a space, and sourcing is a global treasure hunt.

We don’t just browse catalogs, we chase materials down to the ends of the earth. From a family-run marble quarry in the north of Italy to a ceramicist’s studio tucked away in Portugal, we go straight to the makers.

We’re also complete and total material hoarders! 😉

Thank you for featuring words from Dara Young!

09/29/2025

Surfaces are the soul of a space, and sourcing is a global treasure hunt.

We don’t just browse catalogs, we chase materials down to the ends of the earth. From a family-run marble quarry in the north of Italy to a ceramicist’s studio tucked away in Portugal, we go straight to the makers.

We’re also complete and total material hoarders! 😉

Thank you for featuring words from Dara Young.

08/25/2025

Dining on ceremonial ground. A rare and meaningful experience.

Here, the land in Iraq speaks of safety, legacy, and generations of care.

We’ve designed with soul in mind. Calming palettes, grounding tones, and green as a symbol of life.

An honour to create something so rooted in spirit. More to come from this special project.

07/14/2025

Marble that makes you stare.

Just one of the quietly striking features in our design for Sun International Headquarters.

Each corner crafted to exude elegance and style.

07/03/2025

Inspired by nature. Styled with soul.

Step inside this private villa, where a neutral palette, sculptural lighting, and textured art come together to create a grounded, serene, and effortlessly refined living experience.

06/30/2025

Who says kitchens can’t turn heads?

At Aviva Collective, we believe every detail is an opportunity to make a statement.

Because each moment deserves to be unforgettable.

05/28/2025

The best designs make headlines. Our Port de La Mer Penthouse radiates in the latest issue of The Integrator. Scroll for the interview with Dara Young.

05/22/2025

From NYC to the UAE. Introducing Arthouse Residences by Clédor, designed by Aviva Collective: a bold fusion of sculptural silhouettes and coastal serenity.

We are proud to collaborate with - a leading Dubai developer renowned for its innovative approach to luxury real estate, to bring this vision to life.

12/13/2024

https://www.commercialinteriordesign.com/insight/how-to-design-a-workspace-in-100-days

Thank you Commercial Interior Design for featuring our work on Unique Properties Headquarters 🙂
Aviva Collective

AVIVA Collective CEO, Dara Young, on designing a 15,000 sq ft workspace from the ground-up . How to design a workspace in 100 days, with AVIVA CEO, Dara Young . architecture, Design, Dubai, interior design, project management, Workspace 2024, Workspace design Industry Insight

05/06/2023

Thank you Forbes and Kokomo- it was a pleasure bringing some Caribbean Magic to Brooklyn for such great people x

In the midst of the pandemic Ria Graham and her husband defied the odds and created a restaurant with serious staying power