Killa Design Explained

Killa Design Architecture
Type:	Private
Industry:	Architecture
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Founded:	2015
Founder:	Shaun Killa
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Hq Location Country:	United Arab Emirates
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Owners:	-->

Killa Design Architecture is an architecture studio based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They are mainly known for the Museum of the Future.^{[1] [2]} Killa Design are one of the leading architectural design firms in the region.^[3]

History

The firm was established by Shaun Killa in 2015 in Dubai.^[4] He has designed numerous projects including Marsa Al-Arab and Bahrain World Trade Center.^[5]

In 2015, Killa Design won the design competition for the Museum of the Future.^[6]

In 2016, the firm designed Office of the Future which was printed using additive manufacturing techniques.^[7] Later, they received Architecture Master Prize for their work.^[8]

In 2017, they designed The Address Beach Resort, a mix-use development project near Jumeirah Beach.^{[9] [10]}

In April 2021, Killa Design received the Hospitality of the Year award for designing The Address Beach Resort project.^[11]

In December 2021, the firm received the Architecture Firm of the Year award.^{[1] [12]}

Selected projects

• Museum of the Future
• Address Beach Resort^[13]
• Sheybarah^[14]
• Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club^[15]
• Marsa Al Arab Hotel^[16]
• Office of the Future
• Red Sea Boutique Resort^[17]
• SRG Tower^[18]
• Aykon Tower^[15]
• Sinuoso^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: CW Awards 2021: Killa Design wins Architecture Firm of the Year. constructionweekonline.com. 2 December 2023.
2. Web site: متحف المستقبل في دبي.. هل سيكون أيقونة عالمية جديدة؟. 12 June 2019.
3. Web site: Iraq announces plans for residential units for workers in Karbala . 4 November 2020 .
4. News: Sprawl to tall . 2 December 2023 . Arabian Business . 7 April 2008.
5. News: Sustainability remains paramount . 2 December 2023 . Arabian Business . 28 February 2007.
6. Web site: Museum of the Future: The building designed by an algorithm.
7. Web site: Office of the Future / Killa Design. 13 July 2017.
8. Web site: Office of the Future. architectureprize.com. 2 December 2023.
9. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Bidders given more time for Marina towers. January 6, 2017. MEED.
10. Web site: Emaar Hospitality to manage Dubai Marina towers. September 26, 2016. MEED.
11. Web site: The Address Beach Resort by Killa Design wins Hospitality Project of the Year award at Architecture Leaders Awards 2021. April 14, 2021.
12. News: Architecture firm of the Year. PressReader.com . Construction Week. 1 January 2022. 2 December 2023.
13. Web site: Soaring to new heights, Dubai's tallest buildings. . September 6, 2021.
14. Web site: Red Sea Project designed for a sustainable future. December 15, 2020. Arab News.
15. Web site: Powerlist: 30 Influential Architects in the MENA. February 28, 2021.
16. Web site: Jumeirah to complete 'oceanic trilogy' with superyacht-inspired Marsa Al Arab resort. December 12, 2021. The National.
17. Web site: Red Sea Development . Hotlier.
18. Web site: CREATIVE 30. December 29, 2019.