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Dubai, AE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Selected from a shortlist of three architects in the UAE for the design of the National Museum of the Armed Forces situated in Abu Dhabi, and with a bigger footprint than the Louvre close by.
• Handpicked by HH Sheikha Lateefa Bint Maktoum for the $40-million extension and renovation of Tashkeel Art Gallery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• One of the 100 architects selected from the world to design a contextual dwelling typology for KSA.
• Appointed by the Royal Commission of Al Ula… Show more
• Appointed by the Royal Commission of Al Ula as Client Rep for their groundbreaking inaugural project, Wadi Al Ashar Resort.
• Designed (architecture, interiors) and delivered Wadi Al Ashar Resort in Al Ula, KSA in only six (6) months by prefabricating the entire project offsite.

Dubai, UAE

• Designed, master-planned and prepared feasibility studies of numerous investment projects including the $4.5-billion mixed-used development in Kenitra, Morocco and a 1.2-million sq. ft. mixed-use development in Dubai.
• Detail designed and design- project- contract-managed and supervised the $250-million, c.390,000-sq. ft. LEED Gold rated HQ for HSBC Middle East in Dubai, UAE; secured all local authority and exception approvals.
• Detail designed and design- project- contract-managed and supervised the $250-million, c.390,000-sq. ft. LEED Gold rated HQ for HSBC Middle East in Dubai, UAE; secured all local authority and exception approvals.
• From concept to handover, delivered UAE’s first school with integrated learning for autistic children: Kindergarten, Primary & Secondary schools for 2,000 students with a dedicated specialist learning centre for 80.
• Project-managed and value-engineered $85-million, 4-star, Workers’ (4,000) Accommodation (inc. mall and kitchen for 2000 meals/sitting) in Saudi Arabia.
• Designed and value-engineered design of a $125-million, c. 900,000-sq. ft, 250-key 4-star hotel and mall.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Conceived and master-planned a new 1 million sq. m. self-sustaining mixed-used hillside development.
• Value-engineered a $12-million apartment complex.
• Palace penthouse design for Dubai’s ruling family.

United Kingdom

• Master-planned and designed a landmark $50-million 250-room in 14 days Pole Pole Clifftop Resort & Spa in Mombasa, Kenya; client loved it, contract signed in 24 hrs!
• Master-planned/designed the competition-winning 5-star Bar Salaam Hotel Resort & Spa in the UAE. Conceptualised the Wolgan Valley Eco Resort & Spa in Sydney, Australia; the first and only resort to be ever built in.
• Master-planned/designed the competition-winning 5-star Bar Salaam Hotel Resort & Spa in the UAE. Conceptualised the Wolgan Valley Eco Resort & Spa in Sydney, Australia; the first and only resort to be ever built in.
• Master-planned and conceptualised the NKC international Airport in Mauritania’s capital, Nouakchott.
• Designed and built single and multiple-family residences for VIPs from UAE to North Africa.
• UAE Designed and successfully delivered the spa at the Al Maha Resort; billed by Conde Naste as “One of the Top 10 Best Spas in the World.”

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Conceived and launched Architecture Plus (A+) from Dubai, a global platform for regional architectural talent.; garnered subscribers in 27 countries within four years.
• Formulated annual business plans, budgets and targets and tracked performance.
• Successfully devised and executed brand positioning and marketing strategies for A+ as a leader brand.
• Conceived and launched the A+ Awards endorsed by the Dubai Cultural Authority; partnered by global firms. Secured US$500,000… Show more
• Conceived and launched the A+ Awards endorsed by the Dubai Cultural Authority; partnered by global firms. Secured US$500,000 sponsorship for the event in six months. Awarded students with US$10,000.
• Built and launched www.arcplusonline.com; recorded over 0.5 million hits within just 6 months.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Project-managed infrastructure works for Emirates Lakes (1b,1c,1d), Dubai Internet City (1b) developments.
• Generated urban plans for revitalising of Fujairah, UAE.
• Design/project/contract managed a $15-million VIP home.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Designed, managed, and supervised the construction of the multi-award winning Al Maha Eco Resort and Spa.
• Designed, specified, and supervised the Resort’s interiors incl. custom-designed and made furniture and lighting.
• Designed a $65-million private retreat for a VIP client in four months. Value-engineered design; saved $15 million.

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.) International, Architectural Studies International

SPECIALIST STUDY AREAS Dip. Arch. Written Thesis: The UAE: Searching for a Lost Identity The study attempts to analyse a common problem.

Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch.) International, Architectural Studies International

1 of the first 60 Students in entire Europe with the Architectural Studies International degree. Additional modules to standard.