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.

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

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

Project Experience

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

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

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

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

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

  • Culture & Museum Centre in Madinah – KSA
  • Al Zora New District – Ajman

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

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)

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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