Insight. Simplicity. Effectiveness. Innovation.
Since 2012, Khaled Al Shamaa and Hamdi Adam have guided XYZ Designers in evolving urban landscapes with intention. Over more than a decade, our studio has delivered architectural and urban solutions that elevate public spaces, enrich communities, and transform everyday experiences. Beyond the city itself, we cultivate a collaborative internal culture, guiding every project from concept to completion to create designs that are meaningful both for the people who use them and the teams who bring them to life.
Designing to engage
Connecting art and science
Insight. Simplicity. Effectiveness. Innovation.
Since 2012, Khaled Al Shamaa and Hamdi Adam have guided XYZ Designers in evolving urban landscapes with intention. Over more than a decade, our studio has delivered architectural and urban solutions that elevate public spaces, enrich communities, and transform everyday experiences. Beyond the city itself, we cultivate a collaborative internal culture, guiding every project from concept to completion to create designs that are meaningful both for the people who use them and the teams who bring them to life.
Designing to engage
Located in UAE, Syria, Germany and Egypt, our global offices unite local geniuses.
Architects, designers, and engineers who think, create, and have lunch — together.
From concept to reality, each project is a narrative in concrete, steel, and light.
Having 170+ years of collective experience, we still have an endless appetite to learn.
Our designs make an urban statement — awards are just the cherry on top.
Representing 21 nationalities and countless perspectives — bringing ideas that echo worldwide.
4Core Values
Great teams do not happen by accident. That is how our values come to life — in every person, every idea, every sketch.
Our values
INSIGHT
We are data driven. By understanding behaviours, patterns, and places, we turn insight into purposeful design.
Experts from 21 Countries Worldwide
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170Years of Collective Experience
155 employees
120Projects to Celebrate
Projects in Progress
14Years in Business
Fueled by a decade of experience, we’re turning our vision into the next generation of inspiring, boundary-pushing projects.
our story
From 2012 to the present
Offices
4Workers
150Projects
120
24Achievements
Awards & Recognition2017-25
Global Future Design Awards 2024
Quattro Del Mar
2024Global Future Design Awards 2024
Edge
2024Innovation Award
2024Visionary Design Excellence Award
2021Innovators in Architecture Prize
2025Opal Awards London
2024Future Spaces Award 2
2024Future Spaces Award 3
2024Future Spaces Award 5
2024Future Spaces Award 4
2024Future Spaces Award 6
2024Future Spaces Award 7
2024Future Spaces Award 8
2024LIV Awards 2024
2024Muse Design – Mixed Use Architecture Platinum Award
Quattro Del Mar
2024World Design Awards 2024
Edge
2024Global Architecture Awards 2024
2024Design Skill Awards 2024
2024Arabian Property Awards
2017-2018Ecovadis Sustainability Rating
2024TAC Awards – The Architecture Community
2024Best Commercial High-rise Architecture – Arabia
2017-2018Muse Awards 2024
2024Future Spaces Award 19
2024Future Spaces Award 20
2024Future Spaces Award 21
2024Future Spaces Award 22
2024Future Spaces Award 23
2024Future Spaces Award 24
2024Future Spaces Award 25
2024Outstanding Property Award London | Mixed Use Architectural
Porto Playa
2024Outstanding Property Award London | Mix-use Architectural
Quattro Del Mar
2024
4Offices to welcome you
Dubai
Bielefeld
Damascus
Cairo
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