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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.

2012/26

Designing to engage

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Connecting art and science

XYZ Designers unites architects, engineers, and creatives who are passionate about human-centered design. Driven by the bold energy of a startup and grounded in trusted expertise, we craft innovative, enduring solutions that inspire and engage communities. Like water, we adapt and flow with each project, shaping spaces that harmonize naturally with the cities they inhabit. 
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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.

2012/26

Designing to engage

Offices

Located in UAE, Syria, Germany and Egypt, our global offices unite local geniuses.
 

Team

Architects, designers, and engineers who think, create, and have lunch — together.
 

Projects

From concept to reality, each project is a narrative in concrete, steel, and light.
 

Experience

Having 170+ years of collective experience, we still have an endless appetite to learn.
 

Achievements

Our designs make an urban statement — awards are just the cherry on top.
 

Global

Representing 21 nationalities and countless perspectives — bringing ideas that echo worldwide.

4Core Values

Shaping spaces that resonate with people, places, and communities 

Great teams do not happen by accident. That is how our values come to life — in every person, every idea, every sketch.

Our values

Grounded in a deep understanding of people and spaces, our work goes beyond architecture. We create experiences that hold meaning, spark connection, and feel right for the people who use them. 
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INSIGHT

We are data driven. By understanding behaviours, patterns, and places, we turn insight into purposeful design.

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Experts from 21 Countries Worldwide

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170Years of Collective Experience

155 employees

120Projects to Celebrate

CRAFTING SPACES THAT LAST 

Projects in Progress

Technology guides the structure, nature guides the form — together they create spaces that uplift daily life while respecting the world we call home. 
What you experience is more than a building or a space — it’s a network of elements working together in harmony, like a living organism, where every part has its role. 
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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

20122012
20142014-2015
20172017-2018
20192019-2021
20222022-Present
The Birth of a VisionXYZ Designers was founded by Khaled Al Shamaa and Hamdi Adam as a two-person studio with a bold ambition. Both bring strong expertise: Khaled, recognized among the top five MENA architects in 2011, and Hamdi, a key contributor to major projects in Germany. The name “XYZ” reflects three dimensions and an inclusive movement for designers. 
Expanding Horizons We moved into interior design and explored villas, offices, hotels, and cultural buildings. By 2015, our growing team of 10 had already earned regional awards. 
Landmark Projects & Going Global Our first major milestone was a twin tower in Jeddah, alongside recognition as Best Commercial Project in MENA. In 2018, we opened a second office in Syria and began working internationally. 
Expo Achievements Winning multiple pavilion designs for Expo 2020 Dubai highlighted our global reach, with the Syria Pavilion earning the prestigious Golden Award in 2021. 
Growth and New Horizons Expanding into development with Porto Playa in Ras Al Khaimah, we’ve grown to a team of over 120, continuing to deliver ambitious, boundary-pushing projects worldwide.
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  • Workers

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  • Projects

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24Achievements

Awards & Recognition2017-25

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  • Global Future Design Awards 2024

    Quattro Del Mar

    2024
  • Global Future Design Awards 2024

    Edge

    2024
  • Innovation Award

    2024
  • Visionary Design Excellence Award

    2021
  • Innovators in Architecture Prize

    2025
  • Opal Awards London

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 2

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 3

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 5

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 4

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 6

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 7

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 8

    2024
  • LIV Awards 2024

    2024
  • Muse Design – Mixed Use Architecture Platinum Award

    Quattro Del Mar

    2024
  • World Design Awards 2024

    Edge

    2024
  • Global Architecture Awards 2024

    2024
  • Design Skill Awards 2024

    2024
  • Arabian Property Awards

    2017-2018
  • Ecovadis Sustainability Rating

    2024
  • TAC Awards – The Architecture Community

    2024
  • Best Commercial High-rise Architecture – Arabia

    2017-2018
  • Muse Awards 2024

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 19

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 20

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 21

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 22

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 23

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 24

    2024
  • Future Spaces Award 25

    2024
  • Outstanding Property Award London | Mixed Use Architectural

    Porto Playa

    2024
  • Outstanding Property Award London | Mix-use Architectural

    Quattro Del Mar

    2024

4Offices to welcome you