Architecture Leaders Awards 2024: Winners revealed

26 Winners and 9 Highly Commended were announced at the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024

The winners of the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024 were announced on May 22, 2024, at Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts. The event was organised by Design Middle East and BNC Publishing.

It’s incredible to witness the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024 receive such a positive response from the industry, making it one of the most eagerly awaited events. This year, the enthusiasm has been remarkable, with numerous nominations from both long-time supporters and new participants. We extend our gratitude to everyone who submitted nominations and is now celebrating with us.

This event celebrates the top performers in the region’s architectural industry. The awards acknowledge outstanding architects, their projects, and the firms they work for. By offering awards in different categories, the ceremony aims to highlight individual excellence, company achievements, and project success.

We would like to give a special shoutout to our sponsors:

  • Gold Sponsors: AXOR and Numai Real Estate
  • Silver Sponsor: AECOM
  • Category Sponsors: Q3 Architects, ZAZA Design, and Kit & Kaboodle

Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions to the industry!

Innovative Architecture Firm of the Year

Winner: AEDAS

Emerging Architecture Firm of the Year

Winner: VALCARCE ARCHITECTS

Best Workplace of the Year

Winner: ARQUITECTONICA

Landscape Architecture Firm of the Year

Winner: OMRANIA

Tech-Savvy Firm of the Year

Winner: AECOM

Best Consultancy Firm of the Year

Winner: ATKINSRÉALIS

Architecture Firm of the Year

Highly Commended: PNC ARCHITECTS

Architecture Firm of the Year

Winner: U+A

Commercial Project of the Year

Highly Commended: DLR GROUP

Name of Project: FUTURE CITY SALES CENTRE

Commercial Project of the Year

Winner: GENSLER MIDDLE EAST

Name of Project: RAK CENTRAL

Residential Project of the Year

Highly Commended: EMKAAN ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING

Name of Project: VILLA TRÉSOR

Residential Project of the Year

Winner: JUBAIL ISLAND INVESTMENT COMPANY

Name of Project: JUBAIL ISLAND

Hospitality Project Design (Hotels)

Winner: DEWAN ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS

Name of Project: RITZ CARLTON AL KHOBAR

Hospitality Project Design (F&B)

Highly Commended: ZAZA DESIGN

Name of Project: KRAKEN

Hospitality Project Design (F&B)

Winner: KAOS DESIGN STUDIO

Name of Project: AMELIA DUBAI

Innovation In Architecture

Winner: SMART RENOVATION

Name of Project: HOLLYWOOD VILLA

Design & Build Project of the Year

Highly Commended: XWORKS INTERIORS

Name of Project: SUPERCOOL MOBILITY CENTER

Design & Build Project of the Year

Winner: VISUALIZE INTERIOR DECORATION

Name of Project: SALIK PJSC

Landscape Project of the Year

Winner: INSITE

Name of Project: TILAL AL GHAF

Educational Building of the Year

Winner: Q3 ARCHITECTS

Name of Project: AUS PROJECT

Mixed-Use Development of the Year

Highly Commended: TARIQ KHAYYAT DESIGN PARTNERS

Name of Project: H RESIDENCE

Mixed-Use Development of the Year

Winner: CALLISONRTKL-UK LTD (DUBAI BRANCH)

Name of Project: DIRIYAH SQUARE

Master Plan of the Year

Winner: DLR GROUP

Name of Project: KNOWLEDGE ECONOMIC CITY MASTER PLAN

Best Future project

Highly Commended: GODWIN AUSTEN JOHNSON

Name of Project: MADINAT JUMEIRAH LIVING

Best Future project

Winner: AEDAS

Name of Project: TROJENA SKI VILLAGE

Villa Project of the Year

Winner: STUDIO BRUNO GUELAFF + BG GROUP

Name of Project: E-23 VILLA

Sustainable Project of the Year

Winner: ALDAR & SEE HOLDING

Name of Project: THE SUSTAINABLE CITY YAS ISLAND

Project Manager of the Year

Highly Commended: RAZAN AL MASRI – ATKINSRÉALIS

Project Manager of the Year

Winner: RAIHAN SAGHIR – MIRAGE 

Emerging Architect of the Year

Highly Commended: YOUSEF LASHIN – CALLISONRTKL-UK LTD (DUBAI BRANCH)

Emerging Architect of the Year

Winner: NOUR AWNI FARAH – KEO INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS

Landscape Architect of the Year

Winner: DR MARIO ROSSI- AMBIENTSTUDIO ARCHITECTS
*The award was accepted on behalf of Mario by his teammate.

Architect of the Year

Winner: BRUNO GUELAFF – STUDIO BRUNO GUELAFF + BG GROUP

CEO of the Year

Winner: AMMAR ALASSAM – DEWAN ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS
*The award was accepted on behalf of Ammar by his teammate.

Lifetime Achievement Award 

Winner: JAMES MARVIN SKAINES JR. – PNC ARCHITECTS