UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dubai
Our Dubai studio celebrates design throughout the Middle East and Africa. Our collaborative approach integrates architecture, interiors, and planning to curate projects that elevate the human experience and tell unique stories.
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A New Transit-Oriented City Inspired by the Traditional Qualities of Madinah
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People
Leadership
Our leaders mentor employee-owners, counsel clients, and share their design voice in their local communities. Learn more about their experience and connect with them below.
Jamal Salem
Dubai Office Director
Principal
Jamal Salem
Principal
Dubai Office Director
Jamal leads design and client services across the Middle East from the Dubai office. He has practiced extensively in the Middle East, leading the successful delivery of high-profile projects in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Jamal also leads our Dubai office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Eric Phillips
International Director
Principal
Eric Phillips
AIA
Principal
International Director
As international director, Eric leads offices outside of the United States, improving performance and strengthening connections between domestic U.S. and international teams. With decades of experience shaping global design practices, Eric is instrumental to our global day-to-day operations and long-term growth strategies.
Vaida Buchrotaite
Interior Design Director
Principal
Vaida Buchrotaite
Principal
Interior Design Director
Vaida leads our Dubai interior design team. Her experience spans large-scale developments, residential towers, and hotels. Her notable projects include Marriott Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, Palace Hotel in Sharjah, the former Sheraton Park Tower in London, and Le Meridien Bristol in Warsaw.
Essam Nabih
Business Development Director
Principal
Essam Nabih
PhD
Principal
Business Development Director
Essam builds solid relationships for our Dubai studio. His extensive architectural education, research, and experience as a registered architect equip him as a meaningful client and business partner around the globe, leading to various award-winning projects.
Henrique Dias
Hospitality Director
Principal
Henrique Dias
Intl. Assoc. AIA
Principal
Hospitality Director
Henrique is our firm’s hospitality director in the Middle East. With over 20 years of experience, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the design industry, regionally and globally as a public speaker.
Kirby Zalameda
Mixed-Use Director
Principal
Kirby Zalameda
Principal
Mixed-Use Director
Kirby is a design director for our firm’s Middle East office with over 30 years of experience in architecture and planning. His portfolio spans a variety of project types from mixed-use and residential to educational and transportation facilities.
Shawn Meyers
Planning & Urban Design Leader
Senior Associate
Shawn Meyers
Senior Associate
Planning & Urban Design Leader
Shawn leads our firm’s planning and urban design services in the Middle East. His experience spans across New York, London, and Dubai with a focus on urban residential and mixed-use. Shawn is passionate about finding ways to evolve urban environments to better address the needs of communities.
Stefan du Toit
Design Director, Landscape
Stefan du Toit
Design Director, Landscape
Stefan leads our firm’s landscape architecture practice in the Middle East. With over 25 years of international experience, he has led waterfront master plans, resort landscapes, and corporate campuses around the world. Stefan was highlighted as the 2025 Landscape Architect of the Year by Design Middle East.
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