Yahya Jan
Yahya Jan is the President and Design Director of NORR, a global design leader behind some of Dubai's best-known landmarks, including the Atlantis and Shangri-La Hotels. Yahya is a prolific architect, design leader, innovator and thinker with over 35 years of global experience. Since moving to Dubai in 1996, he has played a pivotal design role at NORR, bringing to life visionary projects throughout the region, including signature office, residential and hotel towers, and retail malls. He also leads NORR's design efforts in the Middle East and Asia. Today, Yahya is building Ciel Dubai Marina, set to become the world's tallest hotel with more than 1,000 rooms and suites spread over 82 floors.
Yahya Jan Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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President and Design Director
Academic History
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M.Arch., Architecture
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B.S., Civil Engineering
NORR
Yahya oversees a team of established and emerging architects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Manila.
His built work includes signature office, residential and hotel towers, retail malls, and multi-use developments.
He advocates integrated design as a means to transform our built environment.
He has won numerous international awards and his design and research has been featured at conferences and in leading publications worldwide.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Yahya believes that great design, done right, can solve many of humanity's problems.
For him, design is a creative process that challenges us to combine our understanding of Life, of Science, and of Art.
He advocates integrated design as a means to transform our built environment and sees design as a patient search - equal parts analytical and intuitive.
He employs a multi-disciplinary approach that includes owners, architects, engineers, and others, working collaboratively to unlock hidden potential.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.