LWK + PARTNERS awarded lead architect for DIFC first mixed-use development – DIFC Living and Innovation Two

LWK + PARTNERS awarded lead architect for DIFC first mixed-use development – DIFC Living and Innovation Two

Following the successful completion of a design competition, the Dubai Studio of LWK + PARTNERS has been appointed as the lead architect of DIFC Living and Innovation Two, DIFC’s first mixed-use development in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai's most sought-after lifestyle destinations. The development is a response to the ever-evolving nature of workspaces and lifestyle choices and features more than 170 upscale residences embracing the future of living in Dubai’s financial hub. The project broke ground in November 2022 and is expected to be completed by 2025.

DIFC Living and Innovation Two is a vital component of phase three of the region's largest innovation community – DIFC Innovation Hub – with the residences expected to be highly sought-after. Hong Kong-based LWK + PARTNERS’ Dubai studio was successful in winning the international design competition and took on the challenge of creating a mixed-use, live-work-play destination with independent yet seamlessly connected residential and commercial spaces. The team devised creative and innovative solutions to facilitate multiple access points that prioritise security without hindering the connectivity and flow of the existing DIFC masterplan.

The new architectural landmark aligns with DIFC's vision to enhance its proposition as a leading lifestyle destination and global financial