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Bahare Yaghar Knowles

Collective 66 / Co-Founder & Creative Director

Bahare Yaghar Knowles is a visionary designer whose journey began in Tehran, where the rich tapestry of modern art and traditional architecture shaped her artistic sensibilities. Now residing in Dubai for the past 15 years, she has made a profound impact on the landscape of hospitality, commercial, and residential design.

As a Creative Director, Bahare masterfully blends minimalism with vernacular architecture, embracing authentic craftsmanship to create spaces that resonate with the region’s heritage. Her designs prioritize material honesty, spatial harmony, and balanced proportions, skillfully utilizing lighting and finishes to evoke deep emotional connections.

A LEED-certified professional, Bahare is committed to sustainable design practices and has an extensive portfolio in both new constructions and renovations throughout the UAE and the Middle East. Her collaborations with prestigious brands like Four Seasons, Marriott, and Ritz Carlton highlight her versatility in both contemporary and traditional aesthetics.

Recently, she founded Collective 66, a design studio dedicated to fostering collaboration among designers to create meaningful and innovative projects, further solidifying her role as a leader in the design community.

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