BUILD Q4 2019

39 Q4 2019 BUILD Jul19417 t is no easy task for architects of any calibre or ped- igree to see success in the hospitality sector. It’s a market which, understandably, expects perfection in every facet of the design. More than anything, clients want to be impressed and for their guests to be impressed in turn. As such, architects that do thrive do so because of an innate ability to exceed expectations. Similarly, Gianni is quick to emphasise the firm’s almost chame- leonic nature to incorporate local cultures in their designs, find- ing ways to evoke the local environment in the most avant-gar- de of structures. This is of crucial importance when considering the firm’s truly international reach. “Our innate knowledge, understanding of local cultures, and the ability to lead creative design initiatives enable us to apply our international expertise to a wide range of challenges.” More than that, Gianni Ranaulo Design have seen particular success through adopting a sustainability-first mindset, as Gianni continues. “We adhere to a holistic approach to sustain- ability that encompasses not only the built environment but also the people that live, work and play within it. Our commitment and ability to execute improvements in the natural and built environments are reflected in our advanced designs for a full breadth of project types including civic, office, hotels, retail, residential and technology, and research buildings.” “The Village Outlet Centre, our latest completed project, has won 5 international awards since its opening in April 2018 such as the Architizer A+ Award and The Plan Award and is currently shortlisted for 3 additional awards.” Ultimately then, the key to success for Gianni Ranaulo Design lies in an ability to synergise exceptional design into the immediate landscape. Finding ways to be natural, subtle, and interesting at all times. Many of Gianni’s projects have stood as statements – like a signature showcasing his unique talent. De- spite this, Gianni enthuses that his designs always consider the individual locale, and the people that live and work there every day. “We strive to create pleasantly memorable, cost-effective environments that meet global industry standards and resonate with their individual locale. The trend of the integrated resort is altering the paradigm of leisure and business destinations throughout the world. Through our experience with The Village Hotel in France and Lufa Hotel in China we have understood A Global Goliath with a Local Approach to Architectural Design Gianni Ranaulo Design consistently produces innovative architectural design solutions while operating from Dubai, Paris, and Madrid since 2007, 2011, and 2018 respectively. Since being awarded ‘Most Outstanding in Hospitality’ for the ‘Village Hotel’ earlier this year, we spoke with Founder and Designer Gianni Ranaulo to find out more about his work and company. I the varied formats of hotel operation, elevating international best practices. “We have in-depth knowledge of the equations for front and back of the house facilities, cost efficiency of land, de- sign and how to achieve the aspirational targets for guests and operators with landmark design.” As we come to the close of the interview, Gianni takes a moment to speak about the firm’s success in more detail. “We believe our company is unique, combining the best talents from across the globe to create a practice that can deliver design solutions that engage and excite, whilst remaining sensitive to local and regional requirements. Gianni Ranaulo Design actively ensures that fresh ideas, a richer service, and more engaging results are always provided to our clients. Great emphasis is directed to our staff exchange programs and workshops taking place across our three office locations. This helps strengthen our team’s commu- nication and problem-solving skills as well as providing architec- tural solutions with more clarity and region awareness.” Finally, in his closing comments, Gianni offers some insight into the firm’s next steps as they look to capitalise on their leading position in the global architectural and design arenas. “Several projects are under construction for the French developer La Compagnie de Phalsbourg. The next in line, OpenSky Torrejón, a 95,000 sq.m Shopping center, is set to open in Madrid in 2020. Three project openings follow soon after, namely Open Sky Buchelay, Open Sky Plaisir, and The Village Hotel. Addi- tionally, our practice has forged new ground with projects in Macau, China, and Dubai. This has given us a unique vantage point in these diverse markets, whilst providing us with valuable experience and insight that we have built on. At the end of the day, our focus for 2019 is to develop these relationships further and seek out interesting new design opportunities. These are exciting times and we look forward to building on Gianni Ranau- lo Design’s reputation for innovative and signature solutions.” Company: Gianni Ranaulo Design Name: Gianni Ranaulo Address: 2201,Al Habtoor Business Tower, Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Website: http://gianniranaulo.com/ Telephone: +971 0442 70410