Perkins+Will recognised at Arabian Property Awards

Architectural and design practice Perkins+Will Middle East, won two awards at the 2015 Arabian Property Awards. The firm was recognised for the ‘Best Residential High-Rise’ for Ellington Group’s DT1 in Dubai, and ‘Best Hotel Architecture’ for the Marriott-branded Diplomatic Quarter Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The event took place at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai, on 12 November 2015.

Projects awarded

The 20-storey DT1 tower, is an innovative residential project which is situated in Downtown Dubai, covers approximately 20,000 square metres and rises to 72 metres.

While the Best Hotel Architecture’ for the low-rise design was awarded to the five-star Marriott-branded Diplomatic Quarter Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Owned by Saudi-based Dur Hospitality, the meandering three-storey structure, covers over 40,000 square metres and was inspired by the beauty of the country’s wadis and oases.