I am a Creative Design Director who integrates minimalism, vernacular architecture, and authentic craftsmanship to reflect regional heritage. I craft spaces with material honesty, spatial clarity, and balanced geometry, guided by lighting, finishes, and form to evoke emotion and poetic, timeless atmospheres. As a LEED-certified designer, I prioritize innovative, environmentally conscious solutions. With a diverse background in the UAE and the Middle East, I lead projects from pre-concept to tender documentation, collaborating closely with operators such as Four Seasons, Melia, Marriott, Ritz Carlton, Avani, Chedi, and King's College. I emphasize structured design management, seamless consultant coordination, and engaging client presentations to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Bahare Yaghar Knowles

I am a Creative Design Director who integrates minimalism, vernacular architecture, and authentic craftsmanship to reflect regional heritage. I craft spaces with material honesty, spatial clarity, and balanced geometry, guided by lighting, finishes, and form to evoke emotion and poetic, timeless atmospheres. As a LEED-certified designer, I prioritize innovative, environmentally conscious solutions. With a diverse background in the UAE and the Middle East, I lead projects from pre-concept to tender documentation, collaborating closely with operators such as Four Seasons, Melia, Marriott, Ritz Carlton, Avani, Chedi, and King's College. I emphasize structured design management, seamless consultant coordination, and engaging client presentations to deliver high-quality outcomes.

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I am a Creative Design Director who integrates minimalism, vernacular architecture, and authentic craftsmanship to reflect regional heritage. I craft spaces with material honesty, spatial clarity, and balanced geometry, guided by lighting, finishes, and form to evoke emotion and poetic, timeless atmospheres.

As a LEED-certified designer, I prioritize innovative, environmentally conscious solutions. With a diverse background in the UAE and the Middle East, I lead projects from pre-concept to tender documentation, collaborating closely with operators such as Four Seasons, Melia, Marriott, Ritz Carlton, Avani, Chedi, and King’s College. I emphasize structured design management, seamless consultant coordination, and engaging client presentations to deliver high-quality outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder & Creative Director at COLLECTIVE 66
October 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded and led the studio, overseeing design strategy and project delivery across hospitality and residential sectors.
Interior Design Manager - Hospitality at MOMA INTERNATIONAL DESIGN
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Led interior design for hospitality projects, overseeing concept development, production management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Senior Interior Designer - Hospitality at PROSPECT DESIGN
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Contributed to concept development and documentation for hospitality interiors as a senior designer.
Interior Designer - Hospitality at SWISS BUREAU
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Contributed to interior design projects within hospitality sector.
Interior Designer - Hospitality & Healthcare at H+A
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Supported interior design for hospitality and healthcare projects.
Interior Designer - Hospitality & Healthcare at PERKINS+WILL
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Worked on interior design for hospitality and healthcare projects.
Interior Design Manager - Hospitality at Prospect Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Managed hospitality design projects from concept through delivery; led production team coordination, design development, and client presentations; collaborated with consultants and operators to ensure project success.
Senior Interior Designer - Hospitality at Swiss Bureau
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Contributed to design development and documentation for hospitality projects; supported senior team; engaged in client and consultant coordination.
Interior Designer - Hospitality at H+A
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Delivered interior design concepts and documentation for hospitality projects; collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams.
Interior Designer - Hospitality & Healthcare at Perkins+Will
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Designed hospitality and healthcare interiors; contributed to concept development and documentation.
Interior Designer - Hospitality & Healthcare
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Early career role focusing on interior design for hospitality and healthcare environments.

Education

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Qualifications

BFA in Interior Design
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
LEED Green Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Jury Member - LIT Lighting Design
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
BFA in Interior Design
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
LEED Green Associate
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Jury Member, LIT Lighting Design
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment