Top Japanese architect expands operations in Dubai cementing 30-year pedigree in the emirate

Top Japanese architect expands operations in Dubai cementing 30-year pedigree in the emirate

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Leading Japanese architectural, engineering, and urban design firm, Nikken Sekkei, one of the world’s largest practices, celebrated the launch of the company’s local subsidiary and new office in Dubai Design District (D3) at a glittering reception in Dubai recently.

Over 130 people gathered at the luxurious five-star Palace Downtown Hotel in Dubai, including Noboru Sekiguchi, consul-general of Japan in Dubai, Nikken Sekkei’s president and CEO, Atsushi Omatsu, members of Nikken’s executive committee as well as a host of partners, associates, and developers.

The new Nikken Sekkei Dubai office is a testament to Nikken Sekkei’s pedigree in the UAE, which stretches back to 1991, with the design of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry building located on the banks of Dubai Creek. The new D3 office will complement Nikken Sekkei’s office on Sheikh Zayed Road and support the company’s expansion.

Welcoming guests, Omatsu commented, “The Middle East is a region which we greatly value for the opportunity to participate in high-quality projects. We are especially pleased with the high level of craftsmanship and beauty we have achieved with our clients and partners on recent landmark projects such as One Za’abeel. Dubai has an excellent infrastructure with which to sustain