LUCA DINI Design & Architecture Launches Global Team to Power Saudi Giga-Projects with Trusted Engineering Partners

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 13^th November, 2024 – Following the successful delivery of Sindalah, LUCA DINI Design & Architecture has launched Luca Dini International Projects, a new team formed with four internationally renowned and trusted engineering partners. The announcement at Cityscape Global 2024 brings together Maffeis Engineering, ATM (Applied Technology and Management), TEKNE, and ACE in a strategic collaboration designed to meet the soaring demand for integrated design and engineering services in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding market.

This experienced team, comprising over 700 professionals, promises to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions through advanced technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and AI-driven design processes. The collaboration is expected to be crucial in realising key initiatives under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, including significant developments such as the PIF Giga Projects, Expo 2030 Riyadh, and the 2034 World Cup.

Each of the partner firms brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Maffeis Engineering, with its global workforce of more than 320 professionals, is known for its multidisciplinary approach, while ATM specialises in coastal and waterfront developments. TEKNE has a strong focus on engineering and architecture, with particular strength in construction planning, and ACE adds further depth with its interior design and construction management solutions.

Together with LUCA DINI Design & Architecture, the partnership will offer bespoke, end-to-end services across various sectors, including residential, hospitality, tourism, industrial, retail, and commercial real estate.

Luca Dini, CEO & Founder of LUCA DINI Design & Architecture, commented: “We are extremely proud to officialise a long-lasting relationship with four of our most trusted partners. Over the years, Maffeis Engineering, ATM, TEKNE, and ACE have successfully collaborated with the Studio on over 15 projects, and the launch of Luca Dini International Projects represents the culmination of years of shared expertise and innovation. Saudi Arabia is a land of opportunities and growth, and the partnership will enable the Studio to explore fields beyond our core business, allowing our partners to build an even more solid portfolio.”

LUCA DINI Design & Architecture

LUCA DINI Design & Architecture was founded in 1996 by the designer Luca Dini in Florence, quickly establishing itself as one of the leading studios in the superyacht design sector. Nearly twenty years after, the Studio also made its mark in architecture and urban design on an international scale, becoming one of Italy’s top studios by revenue, with a team of over 90 professionals, including architects, yacht designers, interior designers, engineers, textile and furniture designers, and 3D animators. LUCA DINI Design & Architecture collaborates with some of the most prestigious shipyards in Italy and Europe, designing custom super and megayachts inspired by craftsmanship and the pursuit of cutting-edge materials. From this unique experience in custom design for the nautical sector, the Studio’s vocation for urban design and architecture emerged, winning major international projects, including the masterplan and the complete design of Sindalah Island, one of the new destinations on the Red Sea and part of the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia, the redevelopment of one of Dubai’s marinas into a new destination for superyachts, and the design of three different luxury destinations along the Albanian coast. With offices in Florence and Forte dei Marmi and plans for future expansion, LUCA DINI Design & Architecture continues to innovate — a beacon of art and beauty where new possibilities take shape.

Maffeis Engineering

Maffeis Engineering S.p.A. is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm, based in Solagna, Italy, with international offices in London, Munich, Zurich, Paris, Oslo, Bucharest, Sydney, Toronto, New York, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, and Dubai. Founded in 2000 by Eng. Massimo Maffeis, it employs over 320 professionals, including engineers, architects, and software developers. Maffeis offers services in façade design, structural engineering (reinforced concrete, steel, timber, hybrid structures), tensile systems (PVC, ETFE, PTFE), cable solutions, retractable structures, and movable mechanical systems.

For further information: https://www.maffeis.it/

ATM

ATM is a specialized consulting team within Geosyntec Consultants, Inc, a 2,600 employee consulting and engineering firm that works with clients to address complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

ATM is a world leader on marinas, waterfront developments, and yachting infrastructure projects. ATM’s proven planning approach integrates marina market analysis, engineering evaluations, environmental assessments, financial and operations analyses; and streamlines permitting, design, procurement, and construction. ATM has successfully implemented this approach spans three decades and several hundred marina projects worldwide. MENA region experience includes PIF giga projects, Jeddah Yacht Club, and numerous marinas on the Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, and Arabian Gulf.

For further information: https://appliedtm.com/

TEKNE

TEKNE is a leading engineering and architecture firm that specialises in developing and planning construction projects, providing comprehensive services and consultancy throughout the entire building lifecycle. With a team of over 250 highly qualified engineers, architects, and technicians, TEKNE operates from its headquarters in Milan and Rome. The firm adheres to the latest standards and certified quality procedures, drawing on 150 years of experience across a wide range of sectors, including offices, retail, hospitality, residential, as well as urban regeneration complexes.

ACE

ACE is an integrated design company headquartered in Florence with offices in Milan. Founded in 2021, today groups 60 professionals from more than 15 countries to offer complementary skills and a holistic approach to the project. ACE has international coverage in Europe, UK, North America and Middle East. 

It specialises in luxury hospitality, fashion retail, corporate, educational and residential buildings. ACE provides technical and creative support to architects and designers in project development with Engineering, project & construction management, procurement & contract management, value engineering.