Dubai-based architectural engineering studio is spreading its international footprint
With South East Asian countries experiencing record growth and development and setting new standards for design and hospitality concepts, Dewan Architects and Engineers is making inroads in this fast-growing region.
With the vast majority of their work over the past 35 years focused on the Middle East, with key markets in UAE, KSA and Iraq, Dewan Architects and Engineers is also known for its extensive work in Europe, Africa and parts of Asia.
The architecture practice is now targeting South East Asia and will be applying their extensive knowledge to work closely with real estate developers there in order to further optimise the work being done in the region.
Dewan Architects and Engineers currently operates a branch office in Manila. Established in 2007, it is presently staffed with over 60 BIM-qualified architects. “Philippines is a steady growth market with a fast-developing design scene,” remarked Ammar Al Assam, Executive Director, Dewan Architects and Engineers.
In line with its strategic plan to enter the region, Dewan recently inaugurated its office in Hong Kong with plans afoot to establish another office in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam, in late 2019.
“Our mid-term plan is to handle four to five projects a year from our existing design hubs, and at a later stage to establish a local office that would be self-sufficient in both business development and design,” added Al Assam.
Additionally, Dewan Architects and Engineers has offices in Iraq, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Barcelona.
