Ky is proud to have been part of the team that created the world’s first seven-star hotel – the Burj al Arab in Dubai and the uncompromising standards of that project are a hallmark of all his work today.

Whatever the brief, Ky believes that the essence of great design lies in understanding local culture and a sense of place. Time and again, he has demonstrated an uncanny ability to balance context with creativity, creating designs that are both respectful and inspiring.

“My natural instinct is to be different; to always provide something that is unexpected, whether in terms of creativity or practicality, while never forgetting the important issue of buildability.”