A professional with extensive experience, George is an award-winning, multidisciplinary Architect Engineer with a focus on Architectural design, Concept, Schematic & Detailed design development, design team & project delivery management. He is a Greek national, based in Dubai, U.A.E, speaks 5 languages, he is a Chartered Architect of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) & an active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
George has extensive years of experience spent in the delivery of high-end, fast track and complex projects across a number of sectors ranging from hospitality to mixed-use/residential in diverse countries that include the UAE, KSA, USA, Singapore, Italy, Cyprus & Greece.
Driven by the passion of innovating his own style and offering an exceptional vision of his interpretation of architecture, Dimitsas designs projects with the highest level of uniqueness and sophistication all around the world, always meeting and exceeding his clients’ expectations.
George's work has gained a lot of recognition among the design communities in the UAE, KSA, Greece & Italy. His multidisciplinary background influenced his approach to his work, which sought to promote the architectural concept design as the fundamental step underlying all of his architecture. In his recent research and work, he aims to promote a concept of green architecture development for the Middle East and Europe that produces sustainable Architectural knowledge.
George recently completed an executive education program for AIA Architects that focused on Architectural History and Criticism with an in-depth understanding of both the functional and aesthetic objectives of Architecture, Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA.
His work is influenced by his knowledge of international design and demonstrates a commitment to re-examining Architecture from a more creative perspective. As part of his design approach, he especially looks at master planning projects from a conceptual standpoint, resulting in project development consisting of an intensive examination of design dynamics. Throughout his work, George explores the unique conditions of each project that can be enhanced, embodied, and extended through architecture towards more sustainable futures.
DESIGN PROCESS
George considers architecture as the language that speaks of the place ... The design process is guided by the idea of employing a minimalist material palette inspired by the local context of each project, climate and natural surroundings determined by the pattern of the client's lifestyle & tastes.
This is the recipe with which he creates timeless architecture, with a strong identity and character of his own.
DESIGN STRENGTH
George's Conceptual creative design skill is his design strength utilizing hand sketches, visuals aids such as 3D Virtual reality, stills and videos, Photo-montages, High definition Renders, Video fly-through and fly-overs.
George designs simple yet modern-contemporary buildings in their essentiality, inspired by the natural environment of each territory, uses humble materials and enhances the surrounding forms of the building (if any) through the intelligent use of a modern aesthetic.
DESIGN VISION
George's vision is to take client's initial ideas and give them shape and concreteness by creating progressive buildings and spaces that harmonize & enhances the quality of the individual lifestyle with the natural environment and favoring the well-being of those who use them.
NEOM, Trojena, KSA, Senior Design Manager
- Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Development Management Assets for Trojena's proponent team, and managing the delivery design team for Trojena.
- Review the quality and accuracy of all technical project components against program requirements, scope of work, specifications, and guidelines during the design process.
- Managing the architecture review process for external consultants throughout the design stages for hospitality, residential, and luxury retail assets.
- Provide direction and leadership to teams (both internal and external design departments) across multiple disciplines in order to generate commercially viable concepts, designs, and ideas which meet the business's requirements.
NEOM, Trojena, KSA, Design Manager
- Responsible for leading the management, coordination and optimization of the design of the Lake hospitality, residential and luxury retail assets within Trojena on NEOM from project inception to delivery and handover.
- Reporting directly to the Design Director of Assets of the Trojena/NEOM proponent team and interacting with all NEOM internal departments.
- Ideate architecture, establish design standards and provide guidance to external architects and consultants (MDC, EDC & LDC) in order to conceptualize designs consistent with the philosophy and the strategic objectives of Trojema - NEOM on the side of the Proponent NEOM's Team.
AVRA Group Development, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Creative Director, Head of Design
- Directly reported to the CEO while managing a team of 17 Architects & Draftsmen, leading and developing projects from early concept through design development.
- Spearheaded and remotely coordinated the concept design and design development stage of several projects in the Middle East, Europe & USA.
- Liaised and created building designs with highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using 3D software while working closely with a team of other professionals.
- Successfully resolved design and development problems and managed design competitions for several projects in Middle East Region & Europe.
- Reviewed contractor’s design and technical submittals and prepared design budget estimates and Overall Feasibility studies reporting to the higher management.
- Oversaw all project documentation, including Specifications, cut sheets, Schedules. Organized and managed the design team and resources.
- Spearheaded Detailed Delivery Program and Drawing Transmittal Register and ensured design is in compliance with relevant codes, standards, regulations and requirements of local authority having jurisdiction.
- Meticulously Steered Performance and Project Evaluation, Design Management and Design Coordination.
Key Projects:
RESIDENTIAL:
The Hellinikon Tower, Luxurious residential Tower, 31 floors, Former Hellinikon Airport, Athens, Greece
HOTEL:
Paradise Hotel, 5 floors+Ground floor Bungalows, Methoni, Peloponnese, Greece
LUX Serviced apartments Hotel, 33 floors, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
COMMERCIAL:
Athens Hellinikon Commercial Center, 5 floors, The Hellinikon, Athens, Greece
MASTER PLAN:
Reconstruction of Aristotle Square's central urban axis, International Design competition, Thessaloniki, Greece
VILLAS:
Mediterranean private mansion, 3 floors, Fisher Island, Miami - Florida, USA
Contemporary Luxury private villa, 2 floors, Pearl Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Traditional Mediterranean private villa, 2 floors, Tiberio, Capri Island, Italy
Traditional Greek Private villa, 2 floors, Saint George, Antiparos Island, Greece
Façade Uplifting & renovation of 75 villas, 3 floors, Al Maqta village, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Bruce Henderson Architects - BHNS Engineering Consultants, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Principal, Head of Concept Design
- Spearheaded the Concept Design Team of 6 Sr. Design Architects for live projects and assisted with Architectural Design issues.
- Ideated design concept of conglomerate categories and demonstrated initial concept and design development looks and styles.
- Led the Design Reviews, directed presentations to the Client and managed comments and revisions to secure client's approvals.
- Liaised with a team of architects, engineers and multi-disciplinary designers to produce high quality CGIs, reports and documentation in the form of client deliverables.
- Liable for the development of the design across the masterplan, individual buildings, residential villas, landscape, lighting and interior design disciplines.
Key Projects
RESIDENTIAL:
Marina Vista Tower 1: 29 floors, Tower 2: 39 floors + common Podium, EMAAR, Dubai Harbour, UAE
Collective 2.0 - 2 Towers, 18+20 floors, EMAAR, Dubai Hills, UAE
Al Deyar Residence, 2 Towers of 35 floors in common podium, Al Deyar, DowTown Jebel Ali-1, Dubai, UAE
River Point, 4 Residential buildings of 5 floors, EMAAR, Dubai Hills, Dubai, UAE
Al Jaddaf Building II, 15 floors, Al Jaddaf, Dubai, UAE
HOTELS:
La Zuli Hotel, 61 floors, Buhaira Corniche, Sharjah, UAE
COMMERCIAL:
EMAAR FM Management Office, 3 floors, EMAAR, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, UAE
Ghantoot Mall, 4 floors, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
MASTERPLANNING:
The Car Museum, 7 Buildings of 4 floors & Master Urban Planning, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
RT8 Complex, 1 Hotel:51 floors, 1 Offices Tower:26 floors, 1 mall:4 floors & 1 Cultural Center:5 floors, Umm Al Sheif, Dubai, UAE
INDUSTRIAL:
DSOA warehouses, 2 floors, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE
VILLAS:
Damac Akoya Oxygen Villas, 4500 Residential Villas, DAMAC, Dubai, UAE
Various Private Residential villas, 2-3 floors, EMAAR, Dubai Hills, UAE
Bruce Henderson Architects - BHNS Engineering Consultants, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Senior Design Architect, Concept Design Practice Leader
- Directly reported to the Design director while managing a team of 3 Architects, leading and developing projects from early concept through design development.
- Spearheaded and Coordinated the Concept Design Department and liaised with Client and understood the reflection of their Design requirements into detailed Conceptual Architectural drawings.
- Directed the preparation of detailed presentation boards for clients and follow up with the relevant authorities such as TECOM, DM, DCD, DTCM, RTA, and Green Building for live projects.
- Finalized budget estimates, Overall Feasibility studies, Material study and selection.
Key Projects
RESIDENTIAL:
Al Jaddaf II, 17 floors, Al Jaddaf, Dubai, UAE
Burj Vista, Tower 1: 71 floors, Tower 2: 28 floors, EMAAR, Dubai Down Town, UAE
The Lagoons, Tower 1: 28 floors, Tower 2: 38 floors, EMAAR, Dubai Creek Harbour, UAE
Creek Towers, 2 Towers of 37 floors, EMAAR, DCH, UAE
Al Suhai Tower, 17 floors, Al Mamzar, Dubai, UAE
HOTELS:
T-001 (Al Sufouh Suites), 26 floors, Reem Real Estate Developers, Dubai Al Sufouh Gardens, UAE
The B tower, 32 floors, Harbor Real Estate, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Acacia, 31 floors, Al Reem Real Estate Development, Dubai Al Sufouh Gardens, UAE
Majestine, 23 floors, DAMAC, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Premier Hotel apartments, 23 floors, Baghdad, Iraq
COMMERCIAL:
The Palace Cafe, EMAAR, 2 floors, Dubai Down Town, UAE
Nesto HyperMarket, 5 floors, Western International, Al Nahda, Sharjah, UAE
Millennium Mall, 4 floors, Jumeirah II, Dubai, UAE
INDUSTRIAL:
Underground Car Park, EMAAR, DCH, UAE
MASTERPLANNING:
Acaccia Avenue, 8 mixed use buildings & Master urban Design, Dubai Al Sufouh Gardens, UAE
Port Rashid, Master Sustainable Urban Development, Dubai, UAE
VILLAS:
Various Private Residential villas, 2 floors, Dubai, UAE:
EMAAR - Dubai Hills
MERAAS - Pearl Jumeirah
Prada, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Senior Architect - Project Manager
- Directed a dynamic team comprising 4 Architects, 7 Fit-out Engineers, and 2 Draftsmen, reporting directly to the Regional Manager. Facilitated key meetings with PRADA store Managers, Store Design, and Planning Project Managers, ensuring seamless team coordination and project alignment.
- Vigilantly ensured that every PRADA store and retail point across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Malaysia adhered to the brand's stringent environmental standards and design codes, reinforcing the brand’s prestigious reputation.
- Oversaw all technical aspects of designing, producing, and integrating official distributor POS fixtures. Focused on elevating PRADA's brand visibility through meticulous supervision of installation works.
- Coordinated closely with Store Designers and Planning Managers to guarantee that merchandising and display elements were not only correctly installed but also consistently maintained to the highest standards across all PRADA stores, enhancing the overall brand experience.
Taka + partners, Thessaloníki, GR, Senior Design Architect
- Chaired and orchestrated client meetings to determine project program & project goals and worked upon the decided elements within the given budget constraint.
- Ideated & Performed design work and produced design deliverables per defined project schedules.
- Identified design challenges and design opportunities, key issues, and other considerations that will have an impact on the project design.
Key Projects
HOTELS:
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, five-star Resort complex, 9 floors, Chalkidiki, Greece
Private Air BnB Hotel renovation, 2 floors, Chalkidiki, Greece
COMMERCIAL:
Twar Mall Cinemas, 2 floors, Doha, QATAR
Al-Hamad Contracting Company - Dubai Civil Engineering, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Senior Design Architect
- Successfully steered the project from Pre-Concept up to detailed design proposals, Exterior Facade & Interior design proposals.
- Spearheaded and directed the development of CGIs and final presentation boards for Senior management approvals.
- Facilitated Architectural material study and selection and budget estimates.
- Produced concept boards of images for feedback and approval from the Art Director and Clients, which captured the intended look and attitude and that reflected branding and positioning with architecture, color, finish materials, and lighting.
Key Projects
RESIDENTIAL:
PalmaRossa Residence, 14 Floors, Dubailand, Dubai, UAE
Pacific Towers, 6 Towers, 12 floors, Al Marjan island, Ras al-Khaimah, UAE
Mizin, 6 floors, Al Barsha, Dubai, UAE
HOTELS:
PalmaRossa SPA Luxury Hotel, 15 Floors, Dubailand, Dubai, UAE
Lady Tower - 5 star Hotel, 57 floors, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Symphony Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront), 21 floors, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Al Bareeq Tower (Radisson Blu Dubai Canal View), 21 floors, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Hilton Hotel 2 Towers, 43 floors, Amman, Jordan
COMMERCIAL - OFFICES:
Carrefour shopping center, 5 floors, Sharjah, UAE
Sharjah Wedding Hall, 2 floors, Sharjah, UAE
Sales offices, 3 floors, RAK, UAE
Bawadi Sales Office, 4 floors, Abu Dhabi, UAE
MASTER PLAN:
PalmaRossa Development, 1 Hotel, 1 Residential building, Spa Center, 200 Vip villas, 8 Vip SPA villas, 56 VIP Townhouses, community center, Shoping centre, School campus, Dubailand, Dubai, UAE
Morocco Private Community, mixed-use Master plan development - 1000 villas, Auditorium, Golf camp, community center, shopping center & 1 Hotel, 5 floors, Casablanca, MOROCCO
Private Villas Compound, Master planning & Landscape design, 2 floors, Al Warqa, Dubai, UAE
VILLAS:
Private Residential villas, 2 floors, Dubai & Sharjah, UAE
Private Residential villa, 2 floors, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ministry of Defence | Engineering department, Athens, GR, Architect - Engineer
- Reported to the Army base Commander while managing a team of 25 Architects/Soldiers.
- Classified design documentation from Concept stage to Construction documents.
- Authorized drafting plans, elevations and details for both military residential and military camps projects.
- Responded to RFI's during the BID phase and construction, assisted Project Managers and Manage staff in the production of construction documents using AutoCAD and hand sketches.
From this position, George has been involved in numerous design proposals for military housing, military camps and outdoor areas that belong to the Greek Army during his military service at the Engineering Department | Greek Ministry of Defence.
Architetti Italiani & Sabila S.R.L, Pescara, IT, Design Architect Engineer
- Working part-time in parallel with his Master's degree studies at the Polytechnic University of Architecture in Pescara, Italy
- Report to the Design Manager. Responsible for a team of 5 Draftsmen.
- Development, coordination and delivery of architectural and interior design proposals for more than 20 traditional and modern style Private residences, commercial buildings, motels and restaurants in various areas in Europe & USA.
Key Projects
RESIDENTIAL:
Melek Complex, 4 floors, Derinia, Cyprus
HOTELS:
La Sorgente, Interior & landscaping design, 2 floors, Brindisi, ITALY
CULTURAL:
SYNORA, Military monument, Serres, GREECE
COMMERCIAL:
Union State Congress Hall - Nigerian government building, 41 floors, Abuja, NIGERIA
United colors of Benetton, Interior design, 350 sq.m, Pescara, ITALY
La sirenetta ristorante, Interior design, 200 sq.m, Pescara, ITALY
Per Se cafe-bar, Interior Design, 140 sq.m, Thessaloniki, GREECE
MASTERPLANNING:
Union State Congress Hall - Nigerian government building, Landscaping Urban Design, Abuja, NIGERIA
VILLAS:
Various Private Residential villas, 2 floors, Pescara, Italy
Various Private Residential villas, 2 floors, Blancard, Marseille, France
Mansion Private Residential villa, 2 floors, Jemison, Alabama, USA
Several Concept Desing proposals of indoor custom furnitures, kitchen and master bathroom in collaboration with the italian interior design office De Francesco Interiors, Ortona, ITALY
Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti - Pescara, Abruzzo, Pescara, IT, Assistant Tutor
Assistant tutor for taught module in Sustainable Architecture and study- design of renewable energy sources
Assistant tutor in teaching 3D Google Sketchup Pro, photorealistic rendering by using Shaderlight photorealistic software & animating by using Lumion Pro
Maratheftis & Yiannouris - Architects & Engineers, Nicosia, CY, Trainee Design Architect Engineer
The main aspects of George’s design deliverables from this Architectural Internship position covered the following areas:
Report to the Design Manager. Responsible for a team of 2 Draftsmen.
Design documentation from Concept stage to Construction documents.
Produced interior finish boards, illustrated drawings, 3D sketchup models and realistic renderings for a variety of clients.
Involved in the development, architecture, design, as well as lead engineer in the final implementation.
Produced and analyzed technical drawings, specifications, reports, bids and RFI’s.
Utilized Sketchup & 3Ds Max in order to provide to clients building and facility 3D models.
Developed detailed 3D interior sections drawings with the use of Sketchup.
From this position George has been Involved in the Design & construction supervision of IKEA store and shopping mall “SIAKOLA”, Nicosia CYPRUS
Maratheftis & Yiannouris - Architects & Engineers, Nicosia, CY, Trainee Design Architect Engineer
The main aspects of George’s design deliverables from this Architectural Internship position covered the following areas:
Report to the Design Manager. Responsible for a team of 2 Draftsmen.
Design documentation from Concept stage to Construction documents.
Produced interior finish boards, illustrated drawings, 3D sketchup models and realistic renderings for a variety of clients.
Involved in the development, architecture, design, as well as lead engineer in the final implementation.
Produced and analyzed technical drawings, specifications, reports, bids and RFI’s.
Utilized Sketchup & 3Ds Max in order to provide to clients building and facility 3D models.
Developed detailed 3D interior sections drawings with the use of Sketchup.
From this position George has been Involved in the Design & construction supervision of IKEA store and shopping mall “SIAKOLA”, Nicosia CYPRUS
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens MBA (NKUA MBA), Athens, GR, MBA in General Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in General Management
Harvard University, Massachusetts Avenue Heights, DC, US, Executive Education in Architectural History and Criticism
Executive Education | In-depth understanding of both the functional and aesthetic objectives of Architecture | Massachusetts, USA
Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti, Pescara, Italy, Pescara, IT, MArch, Master's degree (M.Arch) in Architecture and Civil Engineering
Master's degree (M.Arch) in Architecture and Civil Engineering
Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti, Pescara, Italy, Pescara, IT, BArch, Bachelor’s degree (B.Arch) in Architecture
Bachelor’s degree (B.Arch) in Architecture
Tribute to the Greek Architect George D. Dimitsas by the Greek National TV, Honorable Mention
Tribute to the Greek Architect George D. Dimitsas for his contribution to the International Architectural Design as a Greek Architect ambassador living and working abroad - January 2019 | Thessaloniki - Greece | Greek National TV
Design AWARD by the German Design Council | German Design Award Special 2019, Honorable Mention
Project: Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, five-star Resort complex, 9 floors, 300 Keys, Chalkidiki, Greece.
Best European Hotel Interior in Greece | Design AWARD by the International Property Awards, 1st Place
Project: Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, five-star Resort complex, 9 floors, 300 Keys, Chalkidiki, Greece.
Middle East Architect Awards 2017 | Hospitality Projects Category, Nomination
Nominee for the Tower Concept Design Awards | Project: Lady Tower, 5 stars Hotel tower design proposal, 57 floors, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
