The Dubai studio
Dubai is a city of skyscrapers, desert and beaches. It is a well-connected, fast-paced and exciting regional hub that also contains a laid-back, family-centered atmosphere. Our appreciation for these qualities, and the city’s eclectic mix of cultures and design styles, drives our ambition to make this a more sustainable and liveable place. This is why ASPECT Studios chose Dubai as our regional base for Middle Eastern projects. Our studio workspace is bright and airy with high ceilings and leafy greens. Every new starter is handed a plant when they begin their journey, to tend to and nurture while they grow with us. On an average day you’ll find us sketching in one of the chill out spaces, popping downstairs for a quick coffee or discussing design theories between Teams calls. Occasionally we are joined by a furry four-legged colleague.
At ASPECT Studios Dubai, we try to do work that makes us feel good.
We seek to challenge regional design norms. We aren’t married to outcomes; we thrive on iterative design processes. Collaborating with like-minded firms and clients to craft places of delight with a deep connection to the land is our goal.
We dream of a spacious, sun-drenched studio space near the beach, with a never-ending stream of creatively challenging projects. Let’s hope we make it there someday soon, but for now we love the vibe of our studio and hope you do to. Drop by for a coffee!
The Dubai team
Valter Vieira
Co-CEO
Rowan D'Arcy
Regional Studio Director MENA
Abe Asumadu-Sakyi
Studio Manager
Daniel Haywood
Senior Associate
Haya Miri
Senior Landscape Architect
Ece Ismailoglu
Senior Landscape Architect
Lara Broglio
Senior Landscape Architect
Anishka Bhatia
Graduate Landscape Architect
Eunice Salimao
Bids & Submissions Manager
Wael Nasrallah
Senior Digital Designer
Amro Mansy
Digital Designer
Show team members
Dubai’s leadership team
MAPs Days at ASPECT DXB
Our MAPs Days cultivate learning, creativity, and deeper thinking. They offer a chance to explore curiosity, connect with place, and challenge design approaches. By analysing diverse environments, we broaden our understanding of landscape architecture, encouraging us to question the familiar and return to our work with renewed awareness and a desire to surprise and delight.
2023 Future Urbanism Smart City Summit & Expo in Dubai
ASPECT Studios Co-CEO Valter Vieira recently presented at the 2023 Future Urbanism Smart City Summit & Expo in Dubai.
Celebrating smart cities and sustainable urban development, Valter appeared as part of URB’s ‘Urban Power’ list which included 20 leaders in the built environment who are helping shape our cities.
Using ASPECT Studios’ work on the Greenline in Melbourne as a case study, Valter presented a talk about ‘Weaving Digital Technology into Landscape Architecture’.
Behind the scenes
