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Middle East Needs 135,000 Professional Staff for Over 117 major construction programs by 2030: EC Harris; Dutch Firm Hunter Douglas Extends Archiprix Partnership, Helping Direct Young MENA Architects Towards Fruitful Future Dubai, United Arab Emirates Young architectural talent in MENA can now enter an international competition to boost their careers amid the region’s strong construction market. An international bi-annual design competition, Archiprix International’s Hunter Douglas Awards displays the work of the world’s best graduates in architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture, and judged by an independent international jury. Archiprix International has seen strong participation from universities in the region, including 13 from the GCC, and more than 70 from MENA, including United Arab Emirates University, Qatar University, and King Saud University. “The construction scene in general and the Middle East scene in particular is of importance to Hunter Douglas, which is why Hunter Douglas supports young talent by extending our partnership for Archiprix International,” said Aad Kuiper, General Director, Hunter Douglas Europe. “This is one way for us to keep in close contact with developments in architecture, and inspires us to develop products that combine aesthetics with functional and social aspects.” Construction is booming in the region, as 90 percent of GCC construction companies are more optimistic in 2014, thanks to projects related to World Expo 2020 in Dubai and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, according to a recent Pinsent Masons survey. As a result, 135,000 professional staff will be needed for the over 117 major construction programs that are planned for completion by 2030, according to a report by EC Harris. In order to offer an international platform for talented young designers, while also making excellent graduation projects accessible and providing the general public with a great source of inspiration, Hunter Douglas, a Dutch manufacturing firm that specializes in window coverings, ceilings, facades and sun control has extended its partnership with the Archiprix Foundation for another six years. Henk van der Veen, Director, Archiprix Foundation, said: “It’s interesting for Hunter Douglas to see the next generation take the platform at each new edition of Archiprix. It puts Hunter Douglas in touch with new graduates offering innovative visions.” More than an awards gala, Archiprix International applicants can participate in workshops and debates on architectural discourse. One prominent success story is Dutch architect Max Rink, who won the 2007 National Archiprix award and the 2009 International award, and opened an office in The Netherlands. “Starting out as an architect can be tough: you have to be good, but you also have to dare,” Rink said. “The Archiprix event gives you that little push in the back for building a successful career. Participating is like getting a quality stamp as a young designer, it’s a form of recognition for good work.” -ENDS- About Hunter Douglas Hunter Douglas is global market leader of window coverings, and an important player for innovative, aesthetic, high-quality architectural sun control, ceiling and façade systems. For almost 50 years, Hunter Douglas products have contributed to the sustainable thermal, acoustic and visual appeal of buildings across a wide range of branches and sectors, from trade to industry and from the catering business to government. These products consistently meet the needs of architects, designers and contractors, thanks to Hunter Douglas’ intensive collaboration with these parties. Minimising environmental impact and waste flows is a vital part of the development, production, distribution, servicing and reuse of each product. The main office of the Hunter Douglas Group is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Local units on every continent include over 60 factories, 100 assembly plants and marketing offices in over 100 countries. Over 16,500 staff members around the world invest their talents and skills in Hunter Douglas. For more information, please visit www.hunterdouglas.ae Media Contacts Steve Baron (English) Wallis Marketing Consultants Tel: +971 4 390 1950 Mob: +971 50 262 7441 Steve.Baron@wallis-mc.com Feras Hamzah (Arabic) Wallis Marketing Consultants Tel: +971 4 390 1950 Mob: +971 50 7984784 Feras.Hamzah@wallis-mc.com Santhosh Vallil Sales Manager Hunter Douglas Middle East Fze P.O. Box 17283, Dubai, UAE Office: +971 (0)4 8131800
Fax: +971 (0)4 8863301 Mobile: +971 (0)50 4566278 www.hunterdouglas.ae Posted on www.godubai.com
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