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DSAQ2 2017 | DSA DIGEST | ISSUE 8

Digest

In this issue:• Introduction from DSA Managing Director

• Onwards & Upwards

• Project Update - Mica Mall

• World Corporate Golf Challenge

• One to One with Saher Shah

• Iftar Gathering 2017

• Hilton Dead Sea – Open For Business

• Site Safety

• Reflection of Excellence - The Oberoi Dubai

• New Project Award

• Cricket Challenge

• Accor Environmental Campaign

• SAPOA Award

Swing AGAINST CANCER

Left to right: George Fitchet, Andrew Dancox, Reza Sazegar (MD of Sixteen10 - DSA’s partners in the series) and David Riley (DSA).

The Road to Mongomo qualifier presented by DSA is a unique profes-

sional event for the region, open to both MENA Tour players and local

club professionals, male and female.

For more information see the recent article in Worldwide Golf magazine:

http://worldwide.golf/club-news/dsa-designing-a-better-fu-

ture-through-golf/

DSA players and guests at a qualifying event in April.

As part of the UAE’s ‘Year of Giving’ initiative, DSA are extremely proud

to be supporting the ‘Swing Against Cancer Golf Series 2017’, which

commenced on April 13th with the Worldwide Golf Open at Sharjah Golf

& Shooting Club.

The five-event qualifying stage continues in Abu Dhabi on 18th April before

moving back to Dubai for two tournaments in May and the DSA Open on

14th September at the world renowned Emirates Golf Club, home of the

Dubai Desert Classic, before culminating in the star-studded Mike Clark

Golf Day on the Fire Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on October 26th.

Steve Kelshaw, Managing Director, DSA Architects International commented:

“ Making a difference to people’s lives is a core belief within DSA. It is therefore in this spirit of delivering real results, that we partner and support the Swing Against Cancer Golf Series. With 2017 being noted as the UAE year of giving, we look forward to seeing great progress as we all do our bit to ultimately remove cancer from our society.”

Following hot on the heels of the DSA Open, we will be back at Emirates

Golf Club on Thursday 21st September for an event which has really excited

the professional golfing community in the UAE. For the second consecutive

year, DSA will host and present the ‘Road to Mongomo’ qualifier. This event

will be played on the Faldo course which is currently in immaculate condi-

tion and it offers sensational prizes to the top three finishers.

Those that finish in the podium places will be in Equatorial Guinea in

December to compete in the 3e Actuaries Open, an event featuring a

US$150,000 prize fund which attracts players from the Sunshine Tour,

MENA Tour, LPGA, LET and last year even featured the PGA Tour’s Char-

lie Wi and a couple of players from European Tour. The event has such

a high profile within the host country that the President and First Lady

of Equatorial Guinea attended to conduct the official opening ceremony.

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WELCOME TO DSA DIGESTA very warm welcome to our 8th edition of DSA Digest.

Whilst reading, I felt a deep sense of the community spirit that we

have collectively developed at DSA Architects over time and this is a

powerful force in an organization.

Winning new projects, along with the excellence of our project man-

agement and delivery of existing developments is of course a priority

and crucial to our future success, however it is all achieved through

teamwork, positive cross functional internal and external collaboration.

The ability to come together socially develops our sense of purpose

as does DSA’s efforts to support worthy causes, in particular in doing

what we can to support those seeking to fight cancer.

Our sponsorship of the Swing Against Cancer initiative is a high

profile event and underlines our wider responsible role in society. The

deep connections we have forged with our stakeholders illustrates

the unique style of our company in understanding that there is more

to business longevity than just winning and completing a contract.

These successes are a reflection of BOTH our technical ability and

excellence and our strong corporate personality. In short, people want

to work with DSA Architects.

Looking inwardly, it is wonderful to see another six colleagues achieve

the milestone of 10 years with DSA. This is testament to our strong

culture and another pillar of our company.

The last few months have seen DSA Architects win notable new proj-

ect instructions, the Upscale Hotel development on Dubai Water Canal

providing a great example. Our unique Mica Mall design continues to

change the face of the Arabian Gulf island of Kish, the Hilton Head

property in Jordan is now open and marks the hotel group’s debut in

the country and exciting new Hilton Hotel projects have been secured

in recent weeks, including Oman.

So far, the summer has proved to be a strong trading period for the

company and this augurs well for the future.

Best wishes,

Steve Kelshaw, MD Middle East

Onwards & UpwardsCongratulations on 10 years service to:JOSEPH AGNEW

Associate – joined June1st 2003

(14 years)

ALEKSANDAR MILOJKOVIC

Senior Associate – joined June 28th 2005

(12 years)

CHRISTEL FOURIE

Executive Assistant – joined May1st 2006

(11 years)

BERNARDO RIZON

Team Coordinator – joined May 20th

2006 (11 years)

WELLINGTON KAMBARANI

Site Architect – joined June 13th 2006

(11 years)

SABEER NAMBALAKKANDI

Architect – joined July1st 2007

(10 years)

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The WCGC maintains its position as the largest and most success-

ful corporate golf tournament in the world with approximately 40

countries represented at the 2016 World Final and 60 TV channels,

26 newspapers, 24 magazines and 18 leading airlines associated

with the event worldwide.

More than 30 countries will participate at the 2017 World Final in Cascais, Portugal. Around 150 national qualifying events took place and attracted over 7,500 business executives globally.

World Corporate Golf Challenge

DSA team on course for global honours

Representing DSA Architects International, Managing Director Steve

Kelshaw and teammate Mark Rix (DSA DIGEST Editor) earned the

dream trip to Cascais, Portugal, by clinching the 2016-17 UAE title

at Tower Links Golf Club after 22 pairs reached the national decider

following a series of club qualifying events.

#PROJECTUPDATE Mica Mall, Kish IslandKish is a 91.5-square-kilometre resort island in the Gulf off the

southern coast of Iran. It is part of the Bandar Lengeh County in

Hormozgan Province of Iran.

Mica Mall, on this beautiful Island will offer a high quality shopping

mall that will also create a landmark for the Island.

In addition to a world-class shopping destination, Mica Mall will

offer an array of entertainment features that will draw both tourists

and customers to the mall. Notably, an aquarium, discovery centre,

cinema, kids zone, ice rink, spa and gymnasium, ten-pin bowling,

digital golf and state-of-the-art video arcade.

The Mica Mall will also be served by a dedicated cable car station.

The mall will draw on the increasing popularity of Kish Island as a

tourist destination, and is timed to coincide with the islands acceler-

ated development over recent months and years.

The main concourse is a curving contemporary space and a smaller

linear concourse offers a variety of shopping experiences with differ-

ent themes, including Iranian and Venetian malls. The combination of

concourses and atriums are designed to encourage natural light to

permeate through the mall.

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One to One with ... Saher Shah

DIY is Saher’s favourite hobby and whilst living in Leeds, she bought

a derelict cottage and designed and built a 5 bedroom villa with her

husband. With projects like that, reading a best-selling crime thriller,

visiting her ‘soul’ city of Istanbul or maybe adding Arabic to the list of

four languages she currently speaks may have to wait a while.

It is interesting to learn that Saher’s only life goal is to be a happy person. (Maybe supporting English Premier League side Arsenal is a challenge in that ambition!)

We wish Saher every future success.

It is immediately evident when talking with Saher that she is both

an extremely busy and highly organized lady. A useful combination

one suspects and as she enthusiastically points out, with two young

daughters aged 7 and 12 years and an architect husband, (who is

allegedly more organized than Saher, if that were possible and cur-

rently suffering from a broken leg after a bad football injury) together

with responsibility for the AL Zahia residential project in Sharjah,

UAE, she has to be VERY organized.

We found time to discuss Saher’s early life in India’s Northernmost

region of Kashmir and her eventual move to university in Delhi where

she gained her B.Arch degree and joined her first firm in New Delhi

as an Architect in 1999.

Saher had originally thought of training as a lawyer but Architecture’s blend of art and engineering was too alluring.

Saher’s father was the pioneer of travel and tourist industry in Kash-

mir, a profession followed by her sister and brother to this day. A

passion for travel was clearly passed down and in order to join her

husband, Saher emigrated to Leeds, UK in 2001.

After almost one year working with two different firms Saher joined

Stephen George & Partners Architects in Leeds where she spent the

next eleven years, including gaining UK’s necessary ‘RIBA 3 Post

Graduation Professional Studies’ qualifications. This was a happy

time and as with the past two years and eight months with DSA

Architects, Saher was able to find a work life balance (something

very close to her heart) that facilitated her professional goals and

responsibilities with those of her young family.

On arriving at DSA Architects Dubai office in October 2014, Saher

assumed responsibility as Design Manager for the Doha Festival City

Hotel, a 5 Star IHG property with 350 keys.

This was a particular favourite for Saher as it repre-sented her first Design Manager project and in her own words was ‘baptism by fire’.

More recently, Saher and her team have been focused on The Cres-

cent in Baku and as Onshore Design Manager, she has had specific

responsibility for the City Tower and Infrastructure. Currently in var-

ious Design Stages are the residential villas of the Al Zahia project

in Sharjah, UAE. It is the quality, the variation and ability to project

manage such high value projects that excite and fulfill Saher and

which ultimately provides such a high level of job satisfaction. Add

to this, the outstanding working environment, great people, flexible

philosophy and the unique corporate personality that DSA Architects

delivers and Saher is certainly positioned to excel in her career.

Design Manager – DSA Architects International (Dubai Office)

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Hilton Dead Sea - Open For Business

Staff Iftar

We are delighted to announce that the DSA designed and delivered ‘Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa’ has officially opened in Jordan, marking the chain’s debut in the country.

The 5 star Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa is part of a larger development planned by Emaar

and DSC to provide a unique experience in a low density mixed-use development.

Set over a cascading plot of

80,550 m2, the 285 key hotel of-

fers multiple F&B choices, a gym,

spa and feature jetty affording

easy access to the Dead Sea.

These are all the drivers of the

design, giving this hotel a unique

identity with its first class contem-

porary character, blending into

its environment and the style of

the surrounding buildings. As in

typical hill-side architecture, like

in Amman, the entrance level is

situated around the midlevel of the

building distributing up and down

to the different floors.

In the spirit of Ramadan we recently enjoyed a wonderful company Iftar at the Ballaro Restaurant, Conrad Hotel in Dubai.

Safety First...DSA Architects are proud to be associated with outstanding safety as a number one priority across all of our sites.

This recent announcement from KHANSAHEB Civil Engineering, Construction Division

underlines our commitment to safety and effective project management & delivery.

“We have recently achieved 3 Million

Man Hours without a Lost Time Inci-

dent at MOE Capex Project. This is a

fantastic achievement and one in which

every person involved with the projects

plays their part.”

Well done to everyone in achieving this feat.

R.Rama Prabhu,

Khansaheb Construction Division.

It was a most enjoyable night shared by all.

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Reflection of Excellence The Oberoi Centre, DubaiDSA Architects appointment by Rani International underlined our market leading position as Architects of choice for premier global luxury hotel developers.

Completed in summer 2013, this AED 850M project is located at the

entrance of the Business Bay District. The Oberoi Centre comprises

both commercial and hotel towers and is a contemporary building

that embodies height, light and space. The 28 storey luxury hotel

overlooks the iconic Burj Khalifa and each of the 252 rooms and

suites have floor to ceiling windows which afford spectacular views

of the city’s skyline. The adjoining 34 storey office tower shares a

common 4 level podium and 4 basements with the hotel tower.

The entire project was succinctly captured by Mr. Karim Bizid, open-

ing General Manager of The Oberoi, Dubai.

“The Oberoi, Dubai offers discerning business and lei-sure travellers an oasis of tranquility with service which is warm, caring and personalised. We are confident that The Oberoi, Dubai will add tangible value to the hospi-tality sector in the United Arab Emirates.”

In 2014 the project won the prestigious South African Property

Owners Association (SAPOA) International Development Award for

panorative exellence.

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Corporate Cricket Challenge

#NewPROJECt UPSCALE HOTEL – DUBAI WATER CANAL

Sunday May 7th was undoubtedly an historic

Middle East sporting occasion. The inaugural

DSA Architects International Xl versus Clarke

Samadhin Associates Xl Cricket Challenge

was keenly contested at the iconic ICC Crick-

et Stadium in Dubai.

Responding to the original challenge from

Michael Samadhin & Neil Clarke (Directors of

CSA, our MEP consulting partners) DSA’s MD

Steve Kelshaw sent out a rallying cry for all our

established and aspiring cricketers to sign up

for potential selection to the DSA Dragons.

The gala day of cricket, good food, the odd

beverage and great company, featured both

a fun challenge game and a serious cricket

match. Trials were held to select the DSA

Dragons team and there could be no doubt

that this wonderful summer family day out

with our partners would provide an addition-

al competitive element.

DSA Architects have recently been appointed to create an Architectural Concept Design for the Upscale Hotel, Dubai Water Canal Project.

The project is a 240-key upscale hotel, located in a prime location on the Dubai

Water Canal with spectacular views over the Canal and Dubai skyline beyond.

Plot A is to be developed as a 240-key hotel. It will be owned and operated by

the client under their own brand as an upscale property achieving 4-star rating

under DTCM. It is anticipated that the building will be 3B+G+7.

• 240 Hotel Keys (@30sqm)

• F&B Offerings of around 800sqm (Including a leased-out area of 300sqm)

• 195sqm of Meeting and event facilities.

• 200sqm that includes a fitness center, and public areas of around 400sqm

• 110 Parking BaysThe Dubai Water Canal development site - BUA circa 17000sqm.

Match resultsThe result is not really important. It is the taking part that counts, according to a DSA Dragon’s spokesperson!!

However, an epic battle was played out at the Dubai ICC with total sportsmanship and good humour. The talented all-rounders from CSA

Engineering Consultants eventually tasted victory with an impressive display of batting, fielding and bowling. The crowd were captivated

throughout and our congratulations go to the deserving victors and our heartfelt thanks go to the equally brave DSA challengers.

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ACCOR FOOD WASTAGE CAMPAIGN

A Maputo Landmark Recognised with International award

Accor sets new standard with commitment to reduce food waste by 30%.

As research has recently confirmed, food waste is not only a huge

economic loss, it has a major impact on our environment accounting

for nearly 15% of global GHG emissions. With an estimated $1 trillion

in food being wasted every year, over 1% of global GDP, action to

address this issue is an economic and environmental imperative.

On the 12th of April 2016, Accor Hotels announced that it would

reduce food waste by 30% by 2020. To achieve this, they commit

that sites will measure their food waste by value and use that data

to drive change. Internal trials with Accor Hotels have shown that

sites which adopt these measures can cut food waste by 50% by

value. DSA Architects applauds and supports this socially responsi-

ble initiative from Accor Hotels.

Steve Kelshaw, Peter Davison & Colin Veitch joined Novotel World Trade Centre staff to celebrate achieving a major reduction in food wastage at the hotel property.

Torres Rani Towers, Maputo – MozambiqueSAPOA Innovative excellence award winner 2017Category: International Developments

We would like to congratulate our client Rani Invest-ments and the professional team involved in this prestigious development.

Thoughtfully designed as a peaceful oasis in a vibrant metropolis,

Torres Rani offers every convenience, from an infinity pool to prom-

enade shops to nearby restaurants and nightlife. With its perfect

balance of work and relaxation, it captures the carefree spirit of

today’s Maputo.

Torres Rani is the group´s latest project in Mozambique in partner-

ship with Minor International (MINT), one of the largest hospitality

and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region.