MAZIN AL HAKIM
Profession
Architect
Current Position
Managing Director
Specialisms
Super-tall buildings / Hotels and Leisure/ High Density Mixed Use Developments / Masterplanning and Sustainability
Qualifications
M.Sc. Architecture & Urban Design
B.Sc. Architectural Engineering
Professional Associations
Key Data
Mazin is a co-founder of PRP|Architects International and provides overall design direction on all projects. Mazin leads PRP|Ai’s Middle East and North Africa operations to drive business development across the region and internationally.
Mazin previously worked with WS Atkins & Partners. As Head of Architecture and Associate Director for over five years, he had overall responsibility and development of Atkins’ Building Design business for Abu Dhabi office. Working with public and private sector clients he supported the growth of Atkins’ Regional business.
Mazin’s expertise includes super-tall and high rise mixed use towers, commercial and residential developments, villa compounds, offices, hospitality and leisure, education facilities and airport.
Relevant Projects
The Park, Abu Dhabi
The Park is a new mixed use development located at one of the key entrances to Abu Dhabi Island. The proposal provides 184 keys for a 4 star hotel apartments with Food and B facilities, health club, retail and ground level and circa 200,000 sq.ft of office space over nine levels.
Bab Ezzouar, Algeria
A multifaceted scheme comprising a 300 bed luxury hotel with service apartments, convention centre, shopping mall and retail plazas, exclusive residential apartments and penthouses, cultural centre and ancillary entertainment facilities such as restaurants, cafes, sports and wellness centre.
Maqta Waterfront, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A high end residential development located on the south eastern side of Maqta Bridge.
The Gateway, Abu Dhabi
A mixed use commercial proposal, located at the entrance of the Emerald Gateway development as you approach Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. Emerald Gateway Residential Tower, Abu Dhabi. The tower (one in an ensemble of 88) aspires to be a landmark development, distinctive by virtue of both its unique language and unprecedented standards in luxury living.
Sama Tower, Dubai
Currently under construction this 84-storey mixed use tower will provide 721 residential apartments, 12 floors of office space, Shopping podium, 12-storey car park.
Hard Rock Tower, Dubai
In design development Mazin was project Director for this 92-storey mixed use tower comprising 350-keys 5-star Hard Rock hotel, 100 serviced apartments, 250 residential apartments, 20 floors of office space, Shopping boulevard.
Al Khalideyah Project, Abu Dhabi
Leading architect on this award nominated project comprising 65-storey office tower, 300-keys 5-star hotel, 200 serviced apartments, 450 residential apartments. Golden Falcon Tower, Abu Dhabi. Completed in 2004 the 22-storey tower comprises 147 residential apartments and retail podium.
