About Massa Design
Massa Design is dedicated to create an engaging interaction between people and their environment; setting the quality standard for design excellence and spatial problem solving in healthcare, corporate and hospitality facilities.
With a firm commitment to sustainability we aim to make a positive impact on inside and outside environments for the health and wellbeing of people and planet.”
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Karim Khemakhem | CEO & Founder
MASSA DESIGN, founded in 2012 is an international architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm located in Dubai and Riyadh. Drawing from a diverse range of experience, the firm has a strong focus on environmental design and sustainability. Our passion for excellence allows MASSA DESIGN to deliver high quality design work, from urban development, large scale office buildings, healthcare facilities, interiors and speculative research projects to furniture and product design.
Our philosophy revolves around a collaborative practice that is not ego driven. We approach each project as a unique opportunity and realize inventive solutions that turn the very constraints of each project into the design trajectory, exploring opportunistic overlaps between space, program, form, budget and materials.
MASSA's Vision
MASSA DESIGN aims to make the world a better place by designing interior and exterior environments that will inspire and motivate people to live a healthier, happier, more balanced life.
MASSA's Mission
From interior design to architecture and landscape architecture, MASSA DESIGN is dedicated to creating an engaging interaction between people and their environment; setting the quality standard for design excellence and spatial problem solving in healthcare, corporate and hospitality facilities and urban developments.
MASSA DESIGN has completed several workplace and healthcare projects throughout the Middle East and North Africa. We maintain a repeat client base of over 75% of our current workload.
We value our new and long-term clients—some of whom have been with us for as long as our firm has been in existence. Our vision and willingness to continually improve is at the center of our values. We embrace the challenge to prove ourselves as the premier firm providing creative design solutions to the region.
With a firm commitment to sustainability we aim to make a positive impact on inside and outside environments for the health and wellbeing of people and planet.
Meet the team
17 years of professional experience in Architecture and Interior Design is testament to Karim’s lifelong passion for the design process and reverence to detail. His creative work reflects a holistic approach to building spaces that honor community, sustainability and wellbeing. Karim’s role on some of the most prestigious projects in healthcare has garnered industry recognition and awards, notably the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN; Sidra Medical and Research Center in Doha; Samsung Cancer Center in South Korea and the Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi.
Karim Khemakhem
Founder & CEO
Ricardo Marcelino has been in the Architecture industry for 24 year, he finished his University degree in the Bulacan State University, Philippines and became a registered Architect in 1997.
He successfully led many prestigious project in countries like the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia the United Arab Emirates and other Middle Eastern country.
His diverse experience included projects in many sectors, such as institutional, transportation, commercial, industrial, hotel & resort, and residential. Ricardo practiced as an architect for some of the most famous international architectural firm such as HKR and Aedas Architects.
Ricardo Marcelino
Senior Project Architect
A resourceful draughtsman with a wide scope of experience in Architectural, Landscape and Interior design is what Carlota is known for. She earned her architectural degree back in 2008 and have started her early career with some of the Landscape firms in the Philippines working in partnership with International firms abroad. She is now based in Dubai and had worked with several construction and consultancy companies.
Carlota Mae Pusing
Architecture Draughtsman
Wajid has 10+ Years of Experience in interior Design and Architectural Projects for all Residential Complexes, Health care, Banking Sector, Villas, Commercial Offices, Hotels & Resorts from Schematic to Detail Design and Construction stage.
To associate with an esteemed industry that provides him an opportunity to show his skills, improve his ken with latest trends and to be a part of the team that works dynamically towards the growth of the organization.
Wajid Syed Uddin
Architectural Draughtsman
A dedicated professional with 10 years experience as an Interior Design and Architectural Draftsman. After earning a degree in Architecture, Norland started his career as a detailer in several construction companies back in the Philippines. His love for his field of expertise brought him to Dubai and ready to take it to the next level.Norland has proven ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment. He is skilled at balancing and prioritizing multiple task to meet deadlines. Overall, he put his heart in every project he takes.
Norland Alaba
Architectural Draughtsman
Eden specializes in finance and management aspects. After graduating from the University in the Philippines, she joined some of the most recognized international corporations such as JJ-Degussa Chemicals Corp., Japan Airlines, and SGV, where she assumed the role of external-internal auditor and finance manager. Eden has more than 25 years of professional experience in the field of finance, auditing, management, and sales operations. She handles the financial, management reports and auditing in the corporate sector in Dubai. In Dubai, she worked eight years with the UK-based
Edenlaine Remias
Senior Accountant
Mary is an experienced office administrator who possesses more than nine years of proven office management skills and accumulated a diverse knowledge of Corporate Management while working for various corporations
throughout Asia and the Middle East. She has been able to experience and learn industries best practices while developing new standards for how to best to manage today’s modern, multicultural business environment— ensuring the office runs like clockwork. Including the organization and supervision of administrative activities in a busy, deadline-driven office enviro
Mary Grace Cabatu
Administrative Assistant
Mustapha brings extensive architectural, design, and project experience in luxury hospitality, spa and wellness. He joined Forest Perkins in 2009, where he managed prestigious projects like the Hilton suite and
Marriott Makkah. He understands the complexities of coordinating design and development across cultures and continents, including: UAE, France, Tunisia, and USA. Mr. Chbinou is fluent in Arabic, French, and English.
Mustapha Chbinou
Regional Director
A versatile architect with a wide scope of experience in Architectural and interior design is what Zarah is known for .Her creativity started at a very young age where she found herself making sketches of faces and landscapes and later on concluded her love for design is her passion. She earned her architectural license back in 2003 and have started her early career with some of the Architectural firms in the Philippines. She is now based in Dubai and had worked with several construction and consultancy companies.
Zarah Hayag
Senior Interior Designer
Abdalla is a versatile, ambitious & self-motivated professional with over 30 years of experience in building business relationships, developing successful strategies of working within the construction industry in the Middle East and Africa. He is a successful motivator with a good record of excellence in organization.
His understanding of deadlines, delivery schedules and the importance of getting the project/product dispatched on time together with his drive, motivation, confidence, excellent communication and analytic skills has proven to be his strong assets to his clients and has earned him respect within the industry.
Abdalla Timimi
Senior Project Manager
Interior Designer
Hala Saleh
Interior Designer
Senior Interior Draughtsman
Bloysen Reola
Senior Interior Draughtsman
Architect
Hanen Hakim Kachouri
Architect
3D Computer Artist
Prasant Prabhakaran
3D Computer Artist
An enthusiastic, dedicated and versatile young person with an outstanding academic background and excellent attitude to work. Highly motivated, reliable and hardworking. His career started at a very young age where he became an entrepreneur in the field of clothing and poultry industries.
He is now based in Dubai with his family and had worked with several retail and airlines industry and has the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
Elmar’s unwavering commitment to provide excellent work and puts all effort on every work he handles. Humble as he is, he tak
Elmar Remias
Office Worker
Sergey has been experience in Creating Graphics and Animations. Always been drawn to some kind of creative development with attended various circles on the arts. And having finished higher education institutions and having worked for several years in the field of IT, Sergey decided to realize his childhood dreams - to do something constructive. He studied 3d max, finished several courses in 3D visualization, He has diplomas and certificates. After working for a couple of years in a local design studio and clients over the world, in many ways expanded the horizons and developed new skills.
Troshyn Sergey
3D Computer Artist
Since 2006, Menel Tilouche has worked with several clients to bring their most ambitious projects to life. Over time, it has matured its ability to design effective architectural solutions, applicable to particularly complex real estate situations but with strong architectural potential. Menel Tilouche oversee the design and construction process of a building project. She monitors the progress of the process, making sure it’s on track. She might typically develops, organizes, and reviews building plans, ensuring that a project meets all safety and environmental standards. She is creative, organized, has excellent leadership skills and strong communication.
Menel Tilouche
Architect and Partner - Tunis
Anirudha has over 25 years of diverse International work experience, including over 19 years in the UAE, with multinational organizations in all lead positions of Project Design & Documentation, Project Management and Project Delivery.
Anirudha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from one of the leading Universities in India along with an International LEED Accreditation.
Anirudha is currently involved in the Design and Project Management of 3 Themed Museum Projects within the Shindagah Heritage Village District.
Anirudha Phadke
Senior Project Manager
With 18 years of experience, Nada Khemakhem aims to create spaces in line with the needs of the individual and in harmony with his environment.
Her job as an architect requires skills and involves increasingly complex responsibilities, making the collective practice of the profession necessary and rewarding. The exchange and debate of ideas are at the heart of our practice of
architecture and town planning. This mode of operation invites (or encourages) Nada, through the development that it allows,
to become involved in the long term, which assures the Client of
Nada Khemakhem
Architect and Partner - Tunis
A Mechanical engineer with 7 years of experience in engineering design and site supervision of mechanical systems. Hammad is experienced with mechanical engineering systems for Residential, Commercial and industrial facilities.
Hammad’s expertise includes providing HVAC systems design and Water supply design. He delivers complete accurate project plans within time and budget parameters. Hammad is experienced with coordinating MEP construction documents with architects and other disciplines. He maintains, organizes and archive all project-related documents. Performed construction administration tasks, including shop-drawing reviews. Reviewed and witnessed building commissioning procedures and performance testing.
Hammad Ul Haq
Mechanical EngineerCLIENT EXPERIENCE
