Hotel Design
Design Director  ·  19 Years Across Europe & the GCC

Luxury Hospitality. Private Residences. Executive Environments.

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Executive Profile
Irena Pjevovic — early years

The Foundation:
Architectural Vision & Heritage

Born into a family of artists — a fashion designer mother and a graphic designer father — my approach to architecture is rooted in a deep aesthetic heritage. Design wasn't just a career choice; it was the native language of my upbringing.

I don't just conceptualize spaces; I engineer luxury experiences. For the past 19 years, my career has been dedicated to bridging the gap between visionary concepts and the rigorous demands of large-scale execution across the GCC and Europe.

Irena Pjevovic on construction site

Commanding the Build:
Site & Strategy

True luxury is found in flawless execution. My expertise was forged not just in the design studio, but through extensive on-site leadership and construction management. I believe a high-level Design Director must intimately understand the logistical realities of how a building comes together.

Throughout my career, I have commanded multidisciplinary teams, overseen complex end-to-end project deliveries, and navigated strict regulatory frameworks to translate vision into reality without compromising aesthetic integrity.

Irena Pjevovic

Executive Leadership
in Luxury

Today, my work represents the absolute synthesis of creative direction and strategic project management. As a Design Director and Licensed Architect, I specialize in ultra-luxury villas, premium hospitality, and high-end residential developments.

Whether I am managing high-stakes vendor negotiations, driving operational excellence through AI-assisted workflows, or leading executive client presentations, my focus remains constant: delivering uncompromising quality and shaping the culture of the environments we build.

Executive Portfolio

End-to-end luxury project delivery under the direction
of Design Director Irena Pjevovic

Hospitality
with Soul

01

Baku Urban Hotel Concept

Role: Design Director

A premium urban hospitality concept balancing modern architectural discipline with culturally resonant material palettes. Delivering an immersive guest arrival and sophisticated amenity spaces.

Baku · Azerbaijan

Baku Hotel Lobby
Baku Hotel Lounge
Baku Hotel Suite
Baku Hotel Dining
Baku Hotel Detail
Baku Hotel Exterior

Design Concept Board

Baku Urban Hotel — Concept Development
02

Apart Hotel Serbia

Role: Design Director

A refined boutique apart-hotel balancing mountain-inspired textures with contemporary luxury. The project transitions seamlessly from conceptual design into a flawlessly executed reality.

Serbia

Built / Executed State

Apart Hotel Serbia Executed 1
Apart Hotel Serbia Executed 2

Design Concept

Apart Hotel Serbia Design 1
Apart Hotel Serbia Design 2
Apart Hotel Serbia Detail 1
Apart Hotel Serbia Detail 2
Apart Hotel Serbia Detail 3
Apart Hotel Serbia Detail 4

Design Concept Board

Apart Hotel Serbia — Concept Development
03

Magdalena Restaurant

Role: Design Director

A highly atmospheric dining experience combining raw stone textures with warm, ambient lighting. The project reflects a masterful transition from visionary concept into a fully operational hospitality venue.

Serbia

Built / Executed State

Magdalena Executed
Magdalena Executed
Magdalena Executed
Magdalena Executed
Magdalena Executed
Magdalena Executed

Design Concept

Magdalena Design
Magdalena Design
Magdalena Design
Magdalena Design
Magdalena Design

Design Concept Board

Magdalena Restaurant — Concept Development
04

Nobles Restaurant

Role: Design Director

A prestigious hospitality venue designed with classic European sensibilities and rich detailing. Delivering uncompromised elegance through careful material selection and refined execution.

Serbia

Built / Executed State

Nobles Executed
Nobles Executed
Nobles Executed

Design Concept

Nobles Design
Nobles Design
Nobles Design

Design Concept Board

Nobles Restaurant — Concept Development
05

NOIR Coffee

Role: Design Director

A compact café concept defined by warm plaster walls, dark stone, black wood, soft lighting, and a precise linear layout. The space is designed to feel calm, intimate, and quietly refined — a small café with a strong visual identity.

Dubai

Noir Coffee Interior
Noir Coffee Detail
Noir Coffee Concept 1
Noir Coffee Concept 2

Design Concept Board

Noir Coffee — Concept Development
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06

The London Suite

Role: Design Director

Luxury residential concept and FF&E direction

A Mayfair pied-à-terre inspired by British tailoring, private members' clubs and collectible interiors. The concept combines dark panelling, marble, patterned textiles, sculptural pieces and layered lighting to create a compact but highly characterful luxury residence.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Feature lighting by Jossolini, sculptural chairs by HiArc / Hi! Architecture, bespoke upholstery, marble dining elements, patterned accent pieces and a tailored textile palette inspired by British residential luxury.

Mayfair · London

The London Suite Mayfair interior
The London Suite Mayfair bedroom
The London Suite Mayfair living room
The London Suite Mayfair detail
07

Bay Square Fashion

Role: Design Director

Interior concept and FF&E specification

A fashion-forward Business Bay apartment designed for a client with a strong visual identity. The concept combines sculptural furniture, warm timber, bold black-and-white contrasts and statement wallcoverings to create a residence with personality, rhythm and impact.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Karl Lagerfeld wallcoverings, bespoke furniture and joinery, sculptural lounge pieces, statement dining composition, warm timber finishes and a bold black-and-white decorative language.

Business Bay · Dubai

Bay Square Fashion Business Bay Dubai interior
Bay Square Fashion Dubai design
Bay Square Fashion Dubai living area
Bay Square Fashion Dubai detail
08

Creek Harbour Residence

Role: Design Director

Interior concept and schematic design

A Creek Harbour residence where the surrounding water and skyline become part of the design language. Sand tones, smoke accents, textured walls, warm timber and soft drapery create a calm, contemporary home with a strong sense of place.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Sculptural lounge chair, textured wall finish, warm timber dining pieces, soft drapery, stone kitchen island, contemporary decorative lighting and curated designer furniture direction.

Dubai Creek Harbour · Dubai

Creek Harbour Residence Dubai interior
Creek Harbour Residence Dubai living room
Creek Harbour Residence Dubai bedroom
Creek Harbour Residence Dubai detail
09

Marina Shores

Role: Design Director

Interior concept through FF&E and lighting brief

A restrained Dubai Marina residence designed to frame the cityscape rather than compete with it. Cool stone, pale oak, deep green upholstery and controlled accent pieces create a sophisticated quiet-luxury interior.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Flos pendant lighting, Paolo Castelli Mark rug, Man of Parts Via del Corso armchair, Man of Parts Lombard sectional, Cristiana Masi wallcovering, cool stone finishes and deep accent upholstery.

Dubai Marina · Dubai

Marina Shores Dubai Marina interior design
Marina Shores Dubai Marina living room
Marina Shores Dubai Marina bedroom
Marina Shores Dubai Marina kitchen
Marina Shores Dubai Marina detail

Design Concept Board

Marina Shores — Concept Development
10

Mangrove Creek Harbour

Role: Design Director

Interior concept and FF&E direction

Inspired by the surrounding mangrove landscape, this Creek Harbour interior combines organic forms, dark timber, layered textures and sculptural pieces to create a contemporary space with warmth, character and a strong connection to nature.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Tecnografica wall mural, curated key pieces by Alt-S — floor lamp, TV unit, coffee table and bar counter — Karman Moby Dick ceiling lamp, Paolo Castelli Theo rug and bespoke dark timber joinery.

Dubai Creek Harbour · Dubai

Mangrove Creek Harbour Dubai interior
Mangrove Creek Harbour Dubai living area
Mangrove Creek Harbour Dubai bedroom
Mangrove Creek Harbour Dubai kitchen
Mangrove Creek Harbour Dubai master suite
Mangrove Creek Harbour Dubai detail
Mangrove Creek Harbour Dubai bathroom
Mangrove Creek Harbour Dubai terrace

Private
Residences

11

Apartment Business Bay

Role: Design Director

Interior concept, schematic design and FF&E direction

A high-rise Business Bay residence created for a client who requested a fully design-led interior with no compromise on statement pieces. The concept combines bold wallcovering, sculptural furniture, brass accents and layered lighting to create a sophisticated urban home.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Casamance wallpaper, Porada Amendola sofa designed by Fabrizio Ronca, iconic Flos chandeliers designed by Gino Sarfatti, sculptural brass accents, luxury upholstery and curated designer furniture pieces.

Business Bay · Dubai

Apartment Business Bay interior
Apartment Business Bay living room
Apartment Business Bay bedroom
Apartment Business Bay detail 1
Apartment Business Bay detail 2
Apartment Business Bay detail 3
Apartment Business Bay detail 4

Design Concept Board

Apartment Business Bay — Concept Development
12

Heritage 1930

Role: Design Director

End-to-end design responsibility — concept, documentation and turnkey delivery

A 1930 heritage apartment reinterpreted for contemporary living. The concept preserves the original architectural spirit while introducing textured wall finishes, warm timber, curated furniture and period-sensitive details.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Tecnografica wall mural, Caligaris chairs, Caligaris sofa / lounge furniture, curated contemporary dining pieces, warm timber finishes, bespoke joinery and heritage-sensitive styling.

Serbia

Design Concept

Heritage 1930 Concept
Heritage 1930 Living
Heritage 1930 Dining
Heritage 1930 detail 1
Heritage 1930 detail 2
Heritage 1930 detail 3
Heritage 1930 detail 4

As-Built State

Design Concept Board

Heritage 1930 — Concept Development
13

Apartment Reims

Role: Design Director

Interior concept, FF&E direction and site supervision

A refined Reims apartment designed as a curated private residence, blending classical French character with contemporary comfort. The concept brings together heritage-inspired detailing, warm textiles, statement lighting and collectible furniture pieces.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Poltrona Frau pieces, Chesterfield sofa, Poltrona Frau × Fornasetti dining chairs and armchair, marble dining table, bespoke patterned rug, Vibia chandelier and curated decorative styling.

Reims · France

Reims Apartment 1
Reims Apartment 2
Reims Apartment 3
Reims Apartment 4
Reims Apartment 5

Design Concept Board

Apartment Reims — Concept Development
14

The Al Barari Villa

Role: Design Director

Interior concept and FF&E direction

A private Al Barari villa designed in dialogue with its lush natural setting. Rich greens, natural stone, dark timber, warm lighting and refined furniture pieces create a layered interior with depth, intimacy and rare refinement.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Statement lighting, dark timber furniture, rich green upholstery, natural stone surfaces, curated dining pieces, bespoke joinery, layered decorative accessories and a botanical luxury palette.

Al Barari · Dubai

Al Barari Villa exterior
Al Barari Villa interior
Al Barari Villa living
Al Barari Villa dining
15

Apartment Gold Serbia

Role: Design Director

Interior concept through documentation, FF&E integration and site supervision

A European residence where the concept was developed around the client's existing valuable furniture. By digitally scanning the sofa and Rococo pieces, the design preserved their character and integrated them into a contemporary classic setting.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Existing Rococo furniture digitally scanned and integrated into the concept, Vistosi lighting, JAB carpets, Rubelli upholstery fabrics, bespoke joinery and warm gold detailing.

Serbia

Gold Serbia interior
Gold Serbia living
Gold Serbia dining
16

Sidra Villa

Role: Design Director

Interior concept and FF&E direction

A calm Dubai Hills family villa designed around soft luxury, natural textures and a close connection to the landscape. The concept uses pale timber, natural stone, woven textures and relaxed sculptural seating to create a refined family living environment.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Low-profile lounge furniture, natural woven textures, pale oak elements, stone feature wall, soft neutral upholstery, curated furniture direction and bespoke joinery elements.

Dubai Hills Estate · Dubai

Sidra Villa Dubai Hills Estate interior
Sidra Villa Dubai Hills living room
Sidra Villa Dubai Hills bedroom
Sidra Villa Dubai Hills detail

Design Concept Board

Sidra Villa — Concept Development
17

Madinat Jumeirah Living

Role: Design Director

Interior concept and FF&E direction

A luxury residence inspired by Arabic spatial tradition, interpreted in a modern and restrained way. Arched forms, patterned screens, handcrafted tile references and layered textiles create a private home rooted in place without becoming decorative or literal.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Patterned screens, low lounge furniture, handcrafted tile references, layered carpets, warm neutral upholstery, bespoke joinery and regional decorative detailing.

Jumeirah · Dubai

Madinat Living interior
Madinat Living living room
Madinat Living bedroom
Madinat Living detail
Madinat Living dining
18

The Gallery

Role: Design Director

Interior concept, FF&E direction and art curation

A Palm Jumeirah residence conceived as a living gallery, where furniture, art, lighting and materials work together as one curated composition. Ivory tones, travertine, aged brass and sculptural forms create a calm and highly refined luxury residential atmosphere.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Flos lighting in the living area, Vibia lighting in the bedroom, bespoke custom-designed furniture and joinery throughout, travertine finishes, aged brass accents and curated art-led styling.

Dubai · UAE

The Gallery interior
The Gallery living room
The Gallery bedroom
The Gallery detail

Design Concept Board

The Gallery — Concept Development
19

Villa Camelia

Role: Design Director

Interior concept through FF&E and final styling

A serene Arabian Ranches villa designed with Mediterranean warmth and understated luxury. Terracotta accents, soft neutrals, handwoven textures and warm architectural finishes create a generous, comfortable and refined family home.

FF&E / Designer Pieces  — Casamance wall mural, Puffy Lounge Chair by Faye Toogood for Hem, handwoven rugs, terracotta accent textiles, sculptural side tables, warm timber joinery and Mediterranean-inspired decorative objects.

Arabian Ranches · Dubai

Villa Camelia Arabian Ranches Dubai interior
Villa Camelia Arabian Ranches Dubai living room
Villa Camelia Arabian Ranches Dubai bedroom
Villa Camelia Arabian Ranches Dubai kitchen

Design Concept Board

Villa Camelia — Concept Development
Executive Portfolio

Office &
Commercial

20

DIFC HQ

Role: Design Director

A prestigious corporate environment optimized for elite executive functions. The design incorporates premium leather furnishings and expansive glass, reflecting authoritative brand leadership.

DIFC · Dubai

Executive Lounge DIFC Dubai
Main Office Design Dubai
Office Material Details
Private Office Suite Dubai
21

DIC Executive Office

Role: Design Director

A highly functional yet luxurious executive workspace in Dubai Internet City. The design features sleek ergonomic furnishings and sophisticated lighting, engineered to foster elite corporate innovation.

Dubai Internet City · Dubai

Office Meeting Area Design
Executive Office View Dubai
Premium Executive Table
Office Lounge Area
22

Emircom Office

Role: Design Director

A sophisticated executive suite featuring sleek glass partitions and bespoke dark wood cabinetry. The meticulous space planning ensures both operational efficiency and supreme executive comfort.

Bay Square · Dubai

Emircom Office Dubai 1
Emircom Office Dubai 2
Emircom Office Dubai 3
Emircom Office Dubai 4
Emircom Office Dubai 5

As-Built State

23

Mercantile and Maritime Middle East Office

Role: Design Director

An authoritative CEO suite designed for a leading global enterprise. The space commands respect through the use of rich materials, refined spatial geometry, and uncompromising executive luxury.

Dubai Internet City · Dubai

Mercantile Office Interior
Mercantile Office Lounge
Mercantile Office Meeting
Mercantile Office Detail
Mercantile Office Top View

As-Built State

Design Concept Board

Mercantile and Maritime — Concept Development
24

Real Estate Agency

Role: Design Director

A cutting-edge boutique real estate agency showcasing an ultra-modern, transparent aesthetic. Expansive glass elements and refined minimalist interiors create a high-trust environment for elite property transactions.

Bay Square · Business Bay · Dubai

Real Estate Agency Bay Square Start
Real Estate Agency Bay Square Design
Real Estate Agency Bay Square Detail 1
Real Estate Agency Bay Square Detail 2
25

Company Lobby Helios

Role: Design Director

An imposing and prestigious corporate lobby designed to make a monumental first impression. Premium finishes, a sweeping staircase, and dramatic architectural lighting establish a powerful brand presence.

Ras Al Khaimah · UAE

Corporate Lobby Entrance UAE
Office Reception Counter
Corporate Waiting Area
Modern Lobby Lounge
Get in Touch

Let’s discuss the right design leadership opportunity.

Available for hospitality, high-end residential, and executive design conversations internationally.

irenapjevovic@gmail.com WhatsApp: +971 52 513 1980