Global Estudios, a European architectural firm, is to open a Dubai office as part of its strategy to satisfy regional demand for innovative and distinctive leisure and tourism projects.
The company, which has forged a strategic alliance with Borges Architects and has plans to open offices in London, Miami, Zagreb and Hong Kong, will spearhead its move into the Middle East market by showcasing its design and consultancy services at Cityscape 2003, the region's only international commercial architecture, property design and development exhibition and conference - to be held in Dubai, in October.
"We believe the Middle East is rapidly becoming a hotbed for innovative and world class real estate development projects," said Director of International Business Development, Global Estudios, Alejandor Torrado. "We are very enthusiastic about participating in this emerging market."
Torrado said that although Middle East developers are more conscious about building ecologically sensitive projects and using environmentally friendly technology and design, there is a need for both the public and private sectors to collaborate to enforce technical guidelines on developers of projects in sensitive areas.
Supported by the Dubai Development and Investment Authority (DDIA), Cityscape 2003 will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai from October 18-21. It will focus on critical issues facing architects, developers and planners including present and future trends in real estate markets; urban planning; project financing solutions; sustainable architecture and design and Middle East property development practices. — (menareport.com)
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