Since starting his career in the Middle East in 2001, Philip Gillard has devoted over two decades to reshaping the region’s architectural landscape. Now, he leads the newest office of the global architectural giant, Arquitectonica, marking its 11th international branch. Within six months, he expanded the local team to 15. Under his innovative leadership, they fostered a strong work culture and commitment to excellence, earning the title of ‘Best Workplace of the Year’ at the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024.
In partnership with ALTA Real Estate, Philip Gillard and his team at Arquitectonica are developing the 71-story Aire Tower. This project, set to become Dubai’s next iconic skyscraper, stands out with its unique blend of sleek design and mesmerizing aesthetics. Following the success of the acclaimed Mr.C Residences on Dubai Canal, the Aire Tower is poised to make a significant impact on Dubai’s architectural landscape.
Arquitectonica’s influence stretches across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, where the team is crafting ultra-luxury branded residential, mixed-use, and hospitality designs. Each project in the portfolio is marked by efficient plans and cutting-edge, environmentally stringent designs, shaping the architectural landscape worldwide.
Philip shows no signs of slowing down, with a promising pipeline that includes a branded residential repositioning scheme in Downtown Dubai, a large-scale mixed-use urban district in Saudi Arabia, a luxury high-rise on Palm Jumeirah, and hospitality developments in London, Egypt, Ras Al Khaimah, Pakistan, and India. His visionary approach, rooted in Arquitectonica’s innovative and sustainable design ethos, continues to shape the future of architecture.