Powerlist Creative 30 2023 : Marc Roca, MANAGING PARTNER, XBD COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
With over 13 years of industry expertise, Marc Roca joined the team in 2021 to lead the architectural and interior design services to hospitality, education, commercial and multi-residential projects.
Roca’s passion for creativity and detail is matched by his global experience, having worked on projects in Europe, South America, and the Middle East. His hands-on approach and ability to translate concepts to construction has resulted in strong client relationships and an unrivalled portfolio. His notable projects include the acclaimed ‘St Regis Residences Financial Road’ in Downtown Dubai, the ‘Metropolitan Towers’ in Lagos, and the offices for Modern Living at the Opus Tower in Business Bay, Dubai.
“Marc explains his vision for the region: “This region is always evolving, cities in the middle east are dynamic entities which constantly absorb the new trends of contemporary architecture. For the past decade, some of these cities have been characterised by the use of high-rise buildings and super-sized structures using the latest technology available.
With a bright future ahead, architects and master planners have a unique opportunity to help re-defining the main parameters that should mould the places where we live and complement and coexist with the existing urban fabrics. Together with other industry actors, such as authorities, regulatory entities and developers, now it’s time to place our communities and our environment as the key parameters of our designs to define sustainable and lifestyle oriented developments with the well-being of it’s citizens at the forefront. “