24/ Marc Roca

Managing Partner

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 says of region: "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. "

Cem Kapancioglu spent seven years at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University studying architecture. In 2010, he established CK Architecture Interiors. Four years later, the company began to expand as a result of project wins for clients such as Anantara on the Palm and Burj Khalifa. Kapancioglu had previously gained valuable industry experience while working for Dubai-based consultancy Eronat Engineering.

He returned to Istanbul to work for design firms such as Kocaciklioglu Architects and Arketipodesign before returning to Dubai to work with Rixos Group on a project worth approximately US$500mn. He recently completed the Real Estate Economy and Finance programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The programme assisted him in gaining a thorough understanding of the estate industry from a macroeconomic perspective.

CK Architecture Interiors, based in Dubai, offers a bespoke design and build solutions for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, and has worked on several prestigious projects, including Signature and Garden Villas at Palm Jumeirah, Penthouses at Bluewaters and Il Primo, Royal Villas, and an ultra-luxury car showroom along Sheikh Zayed Road. The company recently expanded its operations to Abu Dhabi by opening a new 2,000sqft showroom and experiential centre at the St. Regis Residences on Saadiyat Island. The company has completed three ultra-luxury signature villas and is currently working on three additional villas ranging from five to nine bedrooms on Palm Jumeirah's 'Billionaire's Row,' with a total construction area of over 20,800sqm and a plot area of over 9,300sqm.