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Jacob Kurek
Principal & Partner, Henning Larsen Architects Middle East

"Creating vibrant communities in the Middle East climate – integrating buildings and the public realm"

Jacob is a Partner in Henning Larsen Architects and Principal of the company's subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, Henning Larsen Middle East. Stationed in Riyadh since 2008, he is responsible for the company’s projects in the Arabian Peninsula. Involved in projects in the Middle East for more than six years, Jacob has vast experience in developing locally adapted projects – from innovative concepts and building designs to master plans and complex urban structures.

In 2010, Jacob was nominated as one of the Top 5 most influential architects in Saudi Arabia.

 EXPERIENCE

As Principal of Henning Larsen Middle East, Jacob's main focus is on business development and the design of urban planning and large-scale architectural projects. In addition, he has been responsible for a number of international competition entries. Jacob has a clear overview and a sound understanding of the nature and functionality of the city, not only including reflections of volume, environment, density and scale but also as regards the mixture of different typologies and the public realm.

Jacob has vast experience of collaborating with large international teams. On the King Abdullah Financial District project in Riyadh, he has been responsible for the overall design across the various disciplines. Jacob is a member of the client's design review committee reviewing all the projects in the master plan in order to ensure consistency and homogeneity throughout the masterplan.

 SELECTED PROJECTS

Institute of Diplomatic Studies, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 46,000 m2, commission
Hael Compound, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 15,000 m2, competition
Prince Naif Centre for Health Science Research, Saudi Arabia, 35,400 m2, commission
Financial Plaza, KAFD, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 65,000 m2, commission
King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1,600,000 m2, 1st prize
Arts Faculty and master plan, University of Plymouth, the UK, 110,000 m2, 1st prize
 

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