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ARCHITECTURE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
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ESIGN INTERNATIONAL is an Architecture firm with over 55 years of history and more than 10 million square metres of built architecture, constantly evolving to adapt to everchanging people’s habits. Building from its strong experience in Retail, the practice has now projects encompassing a wide range of sectors, including Mixed-Use Developments, Residential, Hotels and Hospitality. “As a place is defined by the experience and emotion it evokes, we seek to create spaces that intrigue and engage people, encouraging them to explore the opportunities they offer” explains Davide Padoa, CEO of Design International. He continues “To create communities, we choose to partner with international Retailers, Developers and Asset Managers that share the same values and ethics, to develop projects in which the artistic, commercial, environmental and social aspects are in complete harmony.” Salaheldin Ahmed, Associate Architect & MENA Regional Manager, explains: “The projects we design can be described as ‘Cities within a City’ for our ability to shape local stories to
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DAVIDE PADOA CEO Design International
SALAHELDIN AHMED
Associate Architect & MENA Regional Manager Design International
create unique experiences for every visitor. History and culture of countries are the foundations of every project as we strive to create meeting places in which visitors relate to and give them the desire to return again and again.” The Urban, Environmental, and Social approach of Design International is led by architects with great skills in creating public places to live day by day. The team, recognized internationally for the strength and depth of its expertise, designs projects following urban planning principles specifically adapted to the
