VX STUDIO

COMPANY
PROFILE

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SERVICES
INCLUDE:
HEADQUARTERS BASED IN

DUBAI ARCHITECTURE OPAAL INTERIORS

STRUCTURAL MEP ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING
OFFICES IN

UK
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
LANDSCAPE / MANAGEMENT

ITALY BRANDING CONSTRUCTION

/ MULTIMEDIA
CHINA MANAGEMENT

INDIA
OVER

150
BILLION
CURRENTLY IN DESIGN
OR CONSTRUCTION
EMPLOYEES
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 VX TEAM WORKED
ON PROJECTS IN
COUNTRIES

RETAIL / MIXED USE

MASTERPLANNING

RESIDENTIAL

HOSPITALITY

COMMERCIAL
MILLION sqf. LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
UNDER HEALTHCARE
CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION
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 ABOUT US
The VX team is a highly experienced, multi disciplined and motivated group of architects, landscape designers, and engineers who specialise
in delivering world class and value driven design. We seek to deliver innovation and sustainability with a timeless approach to design to ensure
projects are successful both commercialy and aesthetically over the lifetime of the development.

VX are currently working on some of the most exciting projects in the region for the largest and most successful developers in the GCC. VX
continue to build to their presence in the GCC region and beyond, pushing value driven, beautiful designs on a global scale.

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OUR VALUES

COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITY VALUE DRIVEN DESIGN DESIGN EXCELLENCE

VX design projects from the VX design projects from the point VX has some of the most talented
perspective of the developer to of view of value, first and foremost. designers that produce exquisite,
ensure that they are feasible and We advise on where to concentrate world class architectural solutions
profitable. VX work with a number the expenditure of key budgets for a range of typologies and
of global property developers who and where to save and reduce spaces. Excellent design, combined
entrust us to produce landmark costs. VX will always ensure that with project financial feasibility
projects that are beautiful yet the most appropriate and ‘value is the DNA of VX. Our designs
fundamentally commercially driven’ materials and systems are put the consumer at the heart of
successful. VX advises on specified. The aim is to ensure that the process - designing for their
development strategy and principle budgets are respected and value comfort, well being and enjoyment.
to ensure that the overall vision driven principles are applied to Our designs are not consumed
is on course for success. The VX every design decision that is made by architectural egotism, they are
team has extensive development functional, feasible and beautifully
background experience which crafted.
postively contributes to this
process

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 WHY VX ?

OFFER ACHIEVE HIGHEST EFFICIENCY

“DEVELOPER LED DESIGN” AREAS FOR OUR CLIENTS /
DEVELOPERS

VX ARE LEADERS IN VALUE

ONE STOP SHOP ENGINEERING FROM DESIGN
DESIGN TO HANDOVER TO COMPLETION

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 VX STUDIO CONSULTANCY Construction
Management
vx studio combines a range of expertise and
knowledge to develop cohesive and efficient
designs. This different from the ordinary
approach produces world class developments
which provide financial returns and beautiful
spaces and places for those who occupy and
use them

Development Design
Consultancy Consultancy

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 OUR OFFICE
VX feel that in order to be creative and productive the
working environment should feel like a sanctuary.
We feel this enables creativity to flourish and
ultimately manifest into beautiful architecture.

‘‘THE HAPPENING PLACE’’

WINNER OF INDEX AWARDS 2018 ‘‘BEST OFFICE RENOVATION PROJECT’’

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OUR OFFICE

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 KEY MEMBERS

The VX team is made up of some of the

most talented and experienced Architecture,
Developer and Engineering specialists in the
GCC and beyond, the World.

Collectively we combine our experiences

to ensure that projects are designed to the HAMID KERAYECHIAN
highest global standard and executed on site FOUNDING PARTNER & CEO

to the highest quality and value.

Hamid is the co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of VX Studio. He has over 17 years of professional
experience developing major residential, hospitality, commercial and mixed use projects in Southern &
Our multicultural background also ensures Northern California and in the GCC region.
that our designs are both culturally
He has delivered over 15,000 residential, commercial, mixed use and Hospitality units across Emaar’s
sympathetic, contextual yet contemporary local and international portfolio and played a pivotal role in their design, development and delivery.
and cutting-edge. During his years at Emaar he has managed some of the world’s best architects, master planners, vendors
and contractors.

The VX team are constantly striving Hamid fully understands the methods by which to maximise developer financial returns by strategic
for construction excellence through and intellectual design and market positioning. These concepts are applied to each and every project to
ensure the schemes are both aesthetically beautiful and financially profitable.
continued learning, research and personal
development.

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 SETH MATSON NIGEL ECKERSALL KEITH PINEDA TOBIAS HONEY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE DESIGN DIRECTOR SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER

Seth Matson is an architect with over Nigel is a Member of the RIBA Keith is responsible for the overall Tobias is responsible for the design,
30 years of professional experience. Gulf Committee responsible for concept design for all architectural development and delivery of some
He has dedicated the last 12 years sustainable future masterplans typologies within the organisation. of the most exciting retail, F&B and
to working on the design and and the development of modular Keith has a wealth of knowledge mixed use projects in the Middle
development of Hospitality and building practices. in producing design solutions East.
Mixed-use projects as consultant, and approaches that elevate each
developer and operator. project beyond client expectation.

BALKRISHAN SINGH RAEF OTHMAN MARC GUITTAP MOHAMAD AL BATAL

DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER STRUCTURAL MANAGER
BK’s key specialities include: Raef’s contribution towards VX Marc is responsible for the planning, Mohamed has been a leading
strategic planning & management, continued success is consistently design and management of all Structural Engineer in the UAE
project management, negotiation, demonstrated. He is in expert in residential towers, hotels, serviced for over 30 years, managing and
team leading, financial control, authority approvals and he inspires apartments, offices, and commercial delivering some of the top projects
development management and has and develops the knowledge of disciplines within the organisation. for leading clients.He holds an
excellent leadership skills. others. as consultant, developer and Unlimited License.
operator.
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 OUR SERVICES

ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURAL LANDSCAPE

DESIGN ENGINEERING DESIGN

Buildings were meant to do more We are dedicated to helping VX develop and design outdoor
than just occupy space. Well- owners and operators maximize areas, essential for creating a
designed buildings speak volumes building performance. We strive higher quality external lifestyle.
as they exude positivity, affirm to exceed expectations and design Our scope involves spatial analysis
creativity and energize high-performance systems that and design of areas such as parks,
all who see it. ultimately reduce operating costs, street-scape, podiums, gardens,
comfort and maximize energy amenity areas, residential and
efficiency. community projects.

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 Opaal, the sister company of VX provides Interior Design services which support
VX projects and other private prestigious clients.

MEP PROJECT
SITE SUPERVISION
ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT

Our comprehensive consulting VX can peer review existing client Our site supervision and project
engineering and commissioning proposals and suggest alternative management professionals also
services help identify everything design/development solutions. assess the deliverability of the
from simple retrofits or remodeling VX can also assess the financial design. Our multi-disciplinary
options to reduce energy feasibility of the project and can approach ensures that
consumption to advanced systems recommend methods to increase inappropriate yet creative design
design to Value engineering to client ROI. is implemented at early stages and
provide a cost-effective solution. abortive work is minimized.

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 FEATURED PROJECTS
MASTERPLANNING RESIDENTIAL BRANDED RESIDENCES
MAG CREEK AHAD RESIDENCES CAVALLI RESIDENCES
WELLBEING RESORT
MAG Creek Wellbeing Resort is a World Class Ahad Tower is a high-rise building which sits in a The I Love Florence Tower reaches 34 storeys
Wellness Resort comprising of a Wellness Hotel, premium location within Business Bay adjacent to the presenting unparalleled views of Dubai’s most
Serviced Apartments, Residential Apartments, luxury Dubai Water canal and within a short distance away dynamic areas. Inspired by Roberto Cavalli’s heritage
Creekside Villas and the World’s largest Wellness from a number of excellent new developments. The and love for Florence, the interiors of I Love Florence
Centre. The development aims to set new global architecture of the tower allows the crown to blend Tower embody varied elements of fashion and art.
benchmark in Wellness Masterplanning as Dubai effortlessly into the sky and the cascading balconies With two Roberto Cavalli retail attractions inside
becomes the Middles East’s largest Health tourism create variety, texture and interest. the tower, your wardrobe is about to get a facelift.
destination. Choose your Roberto Cavalli home among at the
distinguished I Love Florence Towers, developed by
the largest property developer Dar Al Arkan.

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HOSPITALITY SERVICED APARTMENTS RETAIL MALL
ANDAZ HOTEL CORAL BAY RESORT AGORA MALL

The design of a 5* Boutique Andaz Hotel within the Coral Bay Resort is a beautifully designed serviced Agora Mall is a Boutique Community Shopping
La Mer Meraas Master-plan will be the first of its kind apartment report with exquisite views out towards destination situated within the heart of the Jumeirah
in the Middle East. Its excellent ocean-view setting the open Gulf Sea. Community in Dubai. Over 100 shop units are
will make it a beautiful place to stay and unwind. The The private amenities for residents are of the highest distributed over two levels creating a premium retail
hotel has 156 keys and will become a one of a kind calibre and the resort also boasts a number of world experience for all local and international visitors. VX
hospitality destination. class public F&B outlets. inherited a site already under construction with a
previous themed design proposal and transformed
the existing design into the vibrant, fresh and exciting
mall that it is today.

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STREET RETAIL PRIVATE VILLAS CULTURAL BUILDINGS
SHAMS AL AROUS JUMEIRAH VILLA MARTYRS MEMORIAL

Shams Al-Arous is a retail project set within the Inspired by the client’s straightforward and modern Martyrs Memorial is a beautiful monument proposed
wider masterplan of 3 million sqm of mixed use and vision, the interiors adapt a contemporary interior in honour of the UAE soldiers lives that have been
residential development. The site is located 10km with sleek surfaces and crisp furnishings. Elegant lost during conflict in the region. The Structural
east of the centre of Jeddah and serves as a new natural finishes match with concealed lights creates totems represent the soldiers stood to attension,
exemplary community. The new retail facilities will rooms that are warm, dramatic and livable rooms. together, all as one and proud.
offer an exiting new destination for the residents of Clean and minimal details bring an overwhelming The lighting for the memorial is a combination of
Shams Al Arous and surrounding communites. atmosphere that is clean and serene. neutral whites and the UAE national colours.

CONFIDENTIAL

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CIVIC BUILDINGS MIXED USE MASTERPLAN DESIGN COMPETITION
THINK TANK MASHTAL SELECT BAY MASTERPLAN

As part of the Bay Walk area of King Abdulla Al Mashtal is a unique Mixed Use community Select Bay Masterplan was competed as part of a
Economic City, VX were asked to design an integrated proposed for the heart of Abu Dhabi, opposite the invitation only design competition with Select Group.
think tank development between the new bay walk existing Khalidiyah Mall. The Podium and Ground Brief was to develop a mixed-use Island waterfront
hotel and retail scheme. The planning allows for floor level retail offer is anchored by a premium community with a destinational and exquisite
waterfront promenade. VX distributed the defined
smooth public circulation and the library component office tower and a 5* hotel at either end of the
GFA requirements into two signature towers, two
is an iconic structure which leans out across the site. The residential component sweeps gracefully secondary towers, lofts, mid-rise blocks and podium
public promenade and purposely above the retail street, maximising town-houses to create a diverse range of residential
views and helping connect the retail and residential product. The waterfront promenade was designed for
community harmoniously. a diverse variety of retail and F&B opportunities, plus
residential amenities

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MIXED USE PUBLIC REALM RECREATION & LEISURE
WASL 51 GATE VILLAGE STREET THE POLO VILLAGE
Wasl 51 by Wasl sits within an excellent location along Gate Village Street is the connection between the VX were appointed to design a residents clubhouse
Al Wasl Road and comprises of a retail component highly successful Gate Village Development and facility to cater for the community and for paying
and residential community. The development is
centred around 3 open to air courtyards fronting the the globally recognisable Gate Building cluster. The members within a larger catchment area. Facilities
street. The architecture and language of the external space is currently under utilised and suffers from consist of a superb first floor restaurant with an open
form expresses richness and variety to complement poor retail activation, lighting, materials and identity. exterior terrace, a world class gym fitness 101, plus
the retail experience and create privacy for the VX were commissioned to develop concept design outdoor swimming pool.
residential units above. VX were requested to conduct
a design peer review and propose new design proposals to bring alive the street, improve the arrival
proposals for the facade - in particular to enhance experience and maximise the potential leasable retail
the retail units on the ground floor. area.

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 FEATURED CLIENTS

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