Education
Heriot-Watt University, Scotland
13th November 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Urban Planning (Public Open Spaces &
Squares)
Beirut Arab University
June 1983
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
Dr. ISSAM EZZEDDINE
Managing Director
Architect & Urban Planner
PhD in Urban Planning (Public Open Spaces & Squares) – Heriot‐Watt University, Scotland
Who is IE:
- Enthusiastic & Passionate architect to start a new design set up with new vision and creativity.
- 39 years of design experience, out of them 30 years in UAE.
- Dubai witnessed many of my projects on ground.
- Aesthetic, Efficiency and Quality design are my focus and target..
- My constant aim is a long business term relation with our clients. constant satisfaction.
- Deliver high-quality design and execution products.
With a keen focus on design and design management, Issam has a proven track record of developing high efficiency and cost effective design in architecture and urban planning, his work ranges from residential, commercial, mixed use and hospitality projects all of which possess the qualities that make any type of project successful. Issam is regularly involved in many conferences and roundtable discussion associated with Smartcities, Open Spaces and Sustainability. Issam is a PhD holder in “Developing Urban Public Squares in the New Sustainable Cities in the UAE – Heriot‐ Watt University in Scotland
Objectives:
- Become recognized as a high quality Architectural and Engineering Firm.
- Play to my collaboration teams strengths – high quality design and construction documents with expertise and connectivity to the UAE market and beyond.
- Serve the interests of my clients by providing services that demonstrate excellence in design and professional competence in every phase of the architectural practice.
- Give my clients the best possible value-added solution on time and within their budget.
- Create a firm that is clearly definable in the minds of clients and consultants as a TEAM, rather than a collection of individuals.
- Provide leadership and confidence required to manage client expectations and deliver a successful project for all parties involved.
Work Experience
Architectural Design Director
National Engineering Bureau (NEB) – Dubai, U.A.E.
Nov. 2002 – 2020
Chief Architect
(Head of Design Dept.)
Dewan Al Emara Architects & Engineers – Dubai, U.A.E.
Aug. 2001 – 2002
Designer and Planner
Technical Studies Bureau (TEST) – Dubai, U.A.E.
1996 – 2001
Principal Design Architect & Planner
Shankland Cox LTD. ENTEC – Al Ain, Abu Dhabi & Dubai
1990 – 1996
Senior Architect
Bonyan Design Bureau – Kuwait
1984 – 1990
Architect
Pan Arab Consulting Engineers (PACE) – Kuwait
1982 – 1984
Services
- Concept Design
- Architectural Solutions
- Design Efficiency
- Value Engineering Studies
- Urban Studies
- Landscaping Studies
- Model Making Services.
- Architectural Interiors
- 3D Visualization and Animation
- Project Management and Control
Project Experience
Hotels and Resorts
Indigo Hotel
Client: IHG
Region: Riyadh – KSA
Location: Riyadh
Status: Concept Design
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 2800 m²
- Building Height: 20 m
- Number of Stories: 3B+G+10 Levels
- Build Up Area: 19,000 m²
Design Year: 2021
Hotel & Commercial Complex
Client:
Region: KSA-Riyadh
Location: KAFD
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 17,500 m²
- Building Height: 166 m
- Number of Stories: 3B+G+45 Levels
- Build Up Area: 95,000 m²
Design Year: 2021
Mixed Use & Commercial
Offices Building Karada
Client: Mr. Mohammad Ahmad
Region: Baghdad – IRAQ
Location: Karradah
Status: Under Construction
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 1300 m²
- Building Height: 30 m
- Number of Stories: B+G+7 Levels
- Build Up Area: 10,500 m²
Design Year: 2021
Dubai Maritime
Client: DDM
Region: Dubai-UAE
Location: Dubai Maritime
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 2500 m²
- Building Height: 100 m
- Number of Stories: G+3P+20 Levels
- Build Up Area: 50,300 m²
Design Year: 2021
Residential
Al Jadaf Residential Complex
Client: Mismak
Region: Dubai – UAE
Location: Al Jaddaf
Status: Concept Design
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 13,200 m²
- Building Height: 70 m
- Number of Stories: G+3P+14 Levels
- Build Up Area:250,000 sq. ft.
Design Year: 2020
Al Furjan Residential Building
Client: Deyaar
Region: Dubai – UAE
Location: Al Furjan
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 5500 m² within a master plan
- Building Height: 25 m
- Number of Stories: B+G+6 Levels
- Build Up Area: 13,000 m²
Design Year: 2021
Luxury Villas & Townhouses
Private Villa
Client: Developer
Region: Dubai
Location: Nad Al Sheba Dubai
Status: Construction Completed 2022
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 850 m²
- Building Height: 12 m
- Number of Stories: G+2
- Build Up Area: 4500 sq. ft.
Design Year: 2021
Mountain Group of Villas
Client:
Region: Islamabad
Location: Pakistan
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 23,000 m²
- Building Height: 10 m
- Number of Stories: G+2
- Build Up Area: 4000 sq. ft. each Villa
Design Year: 2022
Towers and Skyscrapers
AKA Tower
Client: AKA Developers
Region: Dubai – UAE
Location: JVC District
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 6450 m²
- Building Height: 240 m
- Number of Stories: G + 60 Levels
- Build Up Area: 85,000 m²
Design Year: 2021
The Candle Tower
Client: Ricis Reit
Region: Dubai – UAE
Location: Dubai Marina
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 2400 m²
- Building Height: 220 m
- Number of Stories: G + 50 Levels
- Build Up Area: 750,000 sq. ft.
Design Year: 2022
Urban and Master Planning
- Culture & Museum Centre in Madinah – KSA
- Al Zora New District – Ajman
Industrial
Gallery Warehouses-Aerial View
Client: Al Ghurair
Region: Dubai-UAE
Location: Al Qouz Industrial – Third
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 23,200 m²
- Building Height: 10 m
- Number of Stories: G+1+Roof
- Build Up Area: 20,000 m²
Design Year: 2022
Education
Private School (British Curriculum)
Client: MOBH
Region: Dubai-UAE
Location: Al Garhoud
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 12,000 m²
- Building Height: 16m
- Number of Stories: G+3
- Build Up Area: 30,000 m²
Design Year: 2021 (Ongoing Design)
Medication/Hospitals
KSA Medical City
Client: Ministry of Health (MOH)
Region: KSA
Location: Diriyah
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: 35,500 m²
- Building Height: 25 m
- Number of Stories: G+4
- Build Up Area: 160,000 m²
Design Year: 2020
Dubai Medical City
Client: Governmental-MOH
Region: Dubai-UAE
Location: Umm Hurair 2
Status: Design Stage
Size & Height:
- Site Area: Part of the Master Plan
- Building Height: 50m
- Number of Stories: G+9
- Build Up Area: 25,000 m² each building
Design Year: 2020
Indigo Hotel
Hotel & Commercial Complex
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