Martin graduated from the acclaimed Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism in Canada before relocating to South East Asia where his passion for design excellence flourished at HOK Asia Pacific in Hong Kong. He soon developed a keen interest for large scaled projects. Following his seven-year experience in Hong-Kong and Japan, Martin worked in Singapore for years as senior design architect with award-winning Kerry Hill Architects on a number of high-end resorts in South East Asia. Martin then moved to Dubai in 2005, where under RMJM he famously conceptualised one of Abu-Dhabi’s most striking icons, Capital Gate. EXPO VALLEY by…
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Michael Magill is the Creative Director of RSP, a diverse, forward-thinking multi-disciplinary design group, and his ambition for the company has always been to create meaningful spaces and experiences. Despite his enormous responsibilities in managing the Dubai studio, Michael is deeply involved in the everyday craft of design. He guides a team of incredibly experienced architects and master planners through every stage of their creative journey, continually challenging and developing their design instincts while ensuring that every voice is heard. Under Michael’s guidance, the team has embarked on a wide range of project types, a hotel in the vernacular style…
Driven by design excellence, Shaun Killa is an award-winning architect with international experience spanning over 28 years. Throughout his career, Shaun focuses his design philioshophy on low carbon sustainable buildings and challenges architectural norms to create expressive and timeless forms, which has led him to design numerous highly recognisable projects including Almas Tower, Dubai Opera House, and Bahrain World Trade Centre – The world’s first large-scale integration of wind turbines on a building. Museum of the future, DUBAI In his early career he has won multiple global awards including ENR News Maker Award, New York, the Global Holcim Awards for…
With 19 years of architectural expertise, Ignacio Gómez has established himself as a leading design architect in the Middle East. His remarkable portfolio and unique approach garnered him regonition, with projects ranging from master planning to hotel, leisure, residential, cultural, and transportation. Ignacio is a true believer in storytelling; creating project specific narratives, which generate designs that both moves and captivates. His unique approach and designs, celebrated for their excellence and innovation, have earned him numerous awards, including the Young Architect of the Year title at the Middle East Architect Awards in 2010, Cityscape Global Award in 2011 for the…
With 19 years of architectural expertise, Ignacio Gómez has established himself as a leading design architect in the Middle East. His remarkable portfolio and unique approach garnered him regonition, with projects ranging from master planning to hotel, leisure, residential, cultural, and transportation. Ignacio is a true believer in storytelling; creating project specific narratives, which generate designs that both moves and captivates. His unique approach and designs, celebrated for their excellence and innovation, have earned him numerous awards, including the Young Architect of the Year title at the Middle East Architect Awards in 2010, Cityscape Global Award in 2011 for the…
Wasl, one of the UAE’s largest real estate management and development companies and an integral part of the Dubai real estate fabric, has launched Hillside Residences. The new project is located in the Wasl Gate freehold master development, situated in Jebel Ali, with access to Sheikh Zayed Road. Wasl announced the project to meet the rising demand on property in the area after the success of The Nook and Gardenia Townhomes projects. Hillside Residences is designed for discerning homeowners. The project boasts 819 units, which includes 1-4 bedroom, 2-bedroom duplexes, 3-bedroom duplexes, penthouses and 4-bedroom duplex penthouses. These contemporary homes…
Reliance Contracting Company (RCC) specializes in the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing industry for both onshore and offshore projects. RCC are well known by high qualified consultants, customers and contractors all over the UAE as one of the best professionally managed companies. Their top priority is to provide the best quality and highest performance in all our projects. We proudly maintain a policy of delivering our work on time. Established in 1991, RCC has earned an excellent reputation and the respect of our customers through our achievements. They strictly adhere to engineering standards and ethical business practices, earning us the respect…
BILT MIDDLE EAST L.L.C. was incorporated in Dubai in 1978 by Decree of H.H. The Ruler of Dubai. Bilt has gained vast experience to undertake design, installation and commissioning of electrical, plumbing and air conditioning works of Multi-storied Commercial Buildings, Residential Buildings, Hospitality Buildings, Hospital & School buildings, Industrial buildings, Sports Facilities & Stadiums etc and with the capability to offer comprehensive consultancy services also. A strong foundation of trust and mutual respect generated through positive relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers made all our projects successful. BILT is manned by a team of qualified Engineers, Skilled technicians…
Elemec Group of Companies opened its doors for the first time in 1993 with the establishment of Elemec Electrical Contracting L.L.C in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Elemec Electrical Contracting Company is one of the leading electromechanical contractors in the U.A.E with branch offices at Mumbai in India, Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman and Abu Dhabi & Sharjah in the U.A.E. Elemec has been an exemplary of an established MEP company in the region with a widely acclaimed reputation for excellence, innovation and cost-effective engineering. Since its inception, the company has undertaken a prestigious portfolio of electromechanical projects within the…
After several years of development, MENASCO delivered their best quality, on time, within budget and utilizing technology across all projects and has become a well-known MEP Company in the UAE. MENASCO has generated a long professional record in the national and international markets, in the fields of HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire Fighting, and Electrical Systems, to bring to our clients and partners a range of specialized talents and precise resources to effectively complete all multifaceted projects. Our business principle is what sets down the standards by which we operated. Above all, MENASCO are committed to creating long-term value for our…