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AWARDS 2020
ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR
MICHAEL MAGILL
DESIGN MIDDLE EAST
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JANUARY 2021
RSP
design-middleeast.com
Michael Magill trained in the UK and prior to joining RSP, was employed in a number of high profile international architectural practices and led design teams which have won numerous international architectural competitions. He opened RSP Dubai branch in 2009, and has since then expanded an initial design team of 9 to over 70 professional staff today. Magill leads his diverse team with his extensive experience, critical thinking and analyzation, to deliver highly complex and iconic projects. With his profound understanding of lifestyles translating into exemplary designs, he continues to succeed in the competitive landscape of MENA and win an array of exciting projects. Since then, the team led by Magill have won and completed the iconic Al Rajhi Bank Headquarters in Riyadh, Khalifa University Campus in Abu Dhabi, Nakheel Mall and Palm Tower in Dubai and megamall Deira Mall in Dubai. As a creative director, Magill looks after a skilled team of juniors and seniors who are trained to go beyond traditional methods of designing. He encourages experiential design.