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The Summertown Interiors team at the Sustainability Innovation Awards 2026 in Dubai

Summertown Wins Sustainable Fit-Out Firm of the Year for a Second Year

Last night, we had every reason to celebrate. Summertown Interiors won Sustainable Fit-Out Firm of the Year at the Sustainability Innovation Awards 2026. The ceremony took place on 1 September 2026 at Sofitel The Palm, Dubai. Better still, this is our second win in the category. We took the same title in 2025, so this […].

Nicola Trivett 4 min read

Summertown Shortlisted for Two Categories at the CID Awards: MENA 2026

We love sharing good news, and this is the best kind. This year, the CID Awards MENA 2026 shortlist includes two of our own. Steven Lessels made the shortlist for Project Manager of the Year. Adrian Menor earned a place in the Unsung Hero of the Year category. CID revealed the shortlist in August 2026, […].

Nicola Trivett 4 min read

Summertown Interiors Named in the Design Middle East Fit-Out Powerlist for a Fourth Year

Some milestones deserve a pause, and this is one of them. Summertown Interiors has once again been named in the Design Middle East Fit-Out Powerlist, the annual list that recognises the region’s leading fit-out firms. This marks our fourth year of recognition, and this time it lands in the August 2026 edition of the magazine, […].

Nicola Trivett 3 min read

Sustainabites: A New Video Series on Sustainable Fit-Out in the UAE

Updated August 2026: This article has been updated to include Episode 4 of the Sustainabites series, covering designing for longevity in sustainable fit-out. Something has shifted in the conversations I have been having with clients over the past few years. The interest goes deeper. People no longer ask whether sustainability matters in a fit-out project. […].

Nicola Trivett 6 min read

Summertown Interiors article published on Gulf News, sustainable fit-out Dubai

Summertown Interiors in Gulf News

A new article about Summertown Interiors is now live on Gulf News, one of the UAE’s most widely read business publications. The piece looks at our role in shaping the future of sustainable fit-out in Dubai and across the wider UAE, and what has driven nearly three decades of work in this space. What the […].

Nicola Trivett 2 min read

Summertown Interiors featured in the Commercial Interior Design Fit-Out Firm Power List 2026

Summertown Named in the CID Fit-Out Firm Power List 2026

Being named in a Power List is one thing. Being named in it consistently is something else entirely. We are proud to share that Summertown Interiors has once again been named in Commercial Interior Design’s Fit-Out Firm Power List 2026. Published in March 2026, the list recognises the most dynamic and detail-driven fit-out firms across […].

Nicola Trivett 4 min read

Nicola Trivett: Building Connections That Change Careers: The Story Behind Fit-Out Superwomen

Some of the most significant changes in an industry do not start in a boardroom. They start much more quietly. In this case, it was a Christmas lunch. Around seven years ago, Nicola Trivett, General Manager of Summertown Interiors, helped organise a small gathering for women working across Dubai’s fit-out sector. A WhatsApp group was […].

Nicola Trivett 4 min read

Picture of Summertown Interiors Team, recognised as a Great Place to work for the 3rd year.

A Quick Update From Our Team: Summertown Continues Delivering Across the UAE

Like many businesses across the region, we have been keeping a close eye on the situation in the UAE over recent days. First and foremost, we are glad to confirm that our entire team is safe and well. We also want to reassure our clients and partners that Summertown is fully operational. The UAE has […].

Nicola Trivett 2 min read

Pantry area from Schneider Electric’s sustainable office fit-out in Dubai, featuring a green wave ceiling light, hanging plants, timber finishes, and modern counter seating

Two New LEED Certifications: A Milestone for Sustainable Office Fit-Out in Dubai

Summertown Interiors is proud to share two important LEED certification milestones. Each one reflects months of careful planning, thoughtful material choices, and a shared commitment to building better. Schneider Electric’s Nest project in Dubai Silicon Oasis has achieved LEED Platinum, the highest level of LEED accreditation, alongside WELL Equity certification. Meanwhile, a leading international pharmaceutical […].

Nicola Trivett 5 min read

Summertown Interiors Quiz Night 2026 trophies and Veuve Clicquot prizes displayed at the event in Dubai

Summertown Interiors Quiz Night : Dubai's Fit-Out Community Together

Five years in, and our annual Summertown Interiors Quiz Night has officially become one of the highlights on our calendar. What started as a simple idea to get our industry partners together outside the usual project meetings has grown into something we genuinely look forward to every year. And this year was no exception. On […].

Nicola Trivett 4 min read

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Summertown Wins Sustainable Fit-Out Firm of the Year for a Second Year

Summertown Shortlisted for Two Categories at the CID Awards: MENA 2026

Summertown Interiors Named in the Design Middle East Fit-Out Powerlist for a Fourth Year

Sustainabites: A New Video Series on Sustainable Fit-Out in the UAE

Summertown Interiors in Gulf News

Summertown Named in the CID Fit-Out Firm Power List 2026

Nicola Trivett: Building Connections That Change Careers: The Story Behind Fit-Out Superwomen

A Quick Update From Our Team: Summertown Continues Delivering Across the UAE

Two New LEED Certifications: A Milestone for Sustainable Office Fit-Out in Dubai

Summertown Interiors Quiz Night : Dubai's Fit-Out Community Together