Revealed: The CID Awards 2024 MENA shortlist with Killa Design shortlisted in multiple awards including Best Architectural Firm of the Year and Best Architectural Project of the Year.

July 2024

The Commercial Interior Design Awards 2024: MENA will take place on September 4 at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah where the winners will be announced during a Gala ceremony.

This year, 30 categories will be judged by CID’s panel of esteemed industry experts, following more than 700 nominations.

Best Architectural Firm of the Year

• Arquitectonica
• Babnimnim Design Studio
• DLR Group
• Killa Design
• LWK + Partners
• MEMAR Architecture
• Orange Design Group
• RODS Architects
• U+A
• XBD Collective

Best Architectural Project of the Year

• ArcDeSol, AMAQ
• BlueDar Compound, International Design Associates
• Hindu Mandir Complex, RSP
• Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Killa Design
• Mamluki Lancet Mosqu, Babnimnim Design Studio
• MM Villa, Orange Design Group
• Mr. C Residences, Arquitectonica
• Shebara Resort, Killa Design
• Shemi Villa – Nas Gardens, AK Designo
• VIVACY Aesthetic Lab, RODS Architects

Today marks a significant moment in Killa Design’s journey, as we proudly join the ranks of the world’s leading architectural practices, securing the 90th position in the World Architecture Top 100 2024, by Building Design.

January 2024

Our commitment to innovation and design excellence has propelled us to this global recognition, a testament to the collective passion and hard work of every member of the Killa Design team.

Established just nine years ago, this achievement holds special significant to us, emphasising our dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. Our primary goal is to support projects that call for unique and innovative solutions, offering new possibilities for design while resonating with our core values – supporting sustainability, contextual sensitivity, and timeless design. As we embrace this milestone, our focus remains unwavering. We are committed to shaping a brighter future, continually inspiring and redefining the evolving landscape of architectural excellence.

Killa Design and Red Sea Global have won Future Project of the Year with Shebara Resort, at the 2023 Identity Awards in Dubai.

November 2023

The ninth annual identity Design Awards took place last night, 15 November 2023, at the Palazzo Versace Dubai, celebrating projects in the Middle East across 19 design categories.

The winners were independently evaluated and selected by an international jury, with each member renowned for delivering excellence in the design arena, rewarding those who pioneered design excellence, originality, sustainability and aesthetics.

Congratulations to all involved on the project for this prestigious award.

Delivering extraordinary spaces across the world, these are the architecture and design practices to watch in 2023.

Written by Shona Jackson | December 2022

Poised at the forefront of contemporary architecture, the following list of A+Award-winning practices features the firms behind some of the world’s most ground-breaking projects from the past 10 years. As winners of the Best Firm Categories, each office was judged based on the strength of their portfolios. Whether small or large in number, their trailblazing teams are producing considered, dynamic designs that push the bounds of traditional typologies and point the industry in exciting new directions for the future.

The judging criteria for the A+Firm Awards program have been carefully formulated to cover a broad range of qualities, allowing jurors to come to a fair decision on which firms are delivering excellence in their respective fields. These standards are embodied by all of the winners on this list, many of whom share a holistic and socially engaged approach to design. Through their architectural work, these practices propose innovative solutions to complex local challenges while remaining cognizant of the global landscape. To this end, their portfolios articulate eloquent responses to the changing needs of the modern world, mindful of climate change, sustainability and inclusivity. Spread across six continents, these pioneering architecture and design practices around the world are ones to watch in 2023…

Killa Design

Popular Choice Winner, 10^th Annual A+Awards, Best Large Firm (50+ employees)

Firm Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Pictured Projects: Museum of the Future, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ; Boutique Resort, Oman (Concept)

Located in Dubai, Killa Design seeks to shrug off architectural methodologies of the past and tackle each project as a new opportunity for innovation. Sustainability and contextual sensitivity are at the heart of the firm’s designs, which negotiate social and environmental responsibilities with an uncompromising commitment to high-quality constructions.

Dedicated to creating spaces that enrich the user experience, their areas of expertise span hospitality, corporate and residential, as well as museums, cultural buildings, urban design and master planning projects.

Killa Design Named Top Architecture Firm in Dubai.

Written by Architizer Editors | December 2022

The enormity of Dubai’s urban growth over the past three decades belies this short description. Once a tiny fishing village on the edge of the desert, today, the cosmopolitan metropolis is home to a kaleidoscopic assemblage of dizzyingly tall towers. Built on a foundation of mercantile activity and later fueled by oil revenue and tourism, the city exploded over the past 30 years. Nothing better symbolizes this than the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Since it topped out at 2,717 feet (828 meters) and 160 floors in 2010, the building has announced the city’s global importance and architectural daring.

As the city continues to climb the ranks of the world’s most visited urban areas, architecture firms are cropping up to meet the supply and demand. The bar has already been set, and architectural offices in Dubai continue to rise to the occasion.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Dubai based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

• The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2022)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2022)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2022)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2022)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2022)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Dubai architecture firms throughout the year.

As a firm, Killa Design is dedicated to creating innovative buildings that are timeless, environmentally sustainable, and contextually inspired.

We specialise in mixed-use, high rise, hospitality, office, and residential projects. We also have significant experience in retail, theatre, museum, urban design, and master planning projects.

With value led building solutions, cutting edge and creative thinking, we strive to build strong relationships with our clients by going beyond the brief to help transform their project vision into viable, liveable spaces.

Our people are passionate about responsible design and the impact it has on the lives we touch every day.

Some of Killa Design’s most prominent projects include:

• Science Museum, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Marsa Al Arab , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Marsa Al Arab – Quay Wall Villas , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Sheybarah Resort, Red Sea
• Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club , Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The following statistics helped Killa Design achieve 1st place in the 4 Best Architecture Firms in Dubai:

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.