About

An international multi-disciplinary architectural practice with locations across the world.

What we do

Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG) delivers a comprehensive range of bespoke architectural and construction solutions across complex and high-profile projects worldwide. Our integrated service offering spans concept design, interior design, structural engineering, lead consultancy, technical delivery and construction supervision, allowing us to support projects at every stage from inception through to completion.

Operating across an international portfolio, we bring a coordinated and multidisciplinary approach to each project, ensuring design intent is maintained while meeting the technical and commercial demands of delivery. Our global presence enables us to work across diverse sectors and geographies, applying local insight alongside international expertise to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

At the core of our approach is a commitment to precision, collaboration and design excellence, ensuring that every project benefits from a fully considered and rigorously executed solution.

Our Vision

To connect people with places through creative design and technical expertise.

Our Mission

To improve, inspire and contribute to a future focused on people.

A commitment to delivering best-in-class co-ordinated design packages

Our architectural expertise is dependent upon the adoption of a highly creative outlook, combined with a methodical and technically astute approach. We are dedicated to continuing to provide the best-in-class design and executive architecture solutions for our clients, and our reputation is founded upon that commitment. We have been responsible for the design and delivery of some of the world’s standout architecture, and have become one of the most trusted names in architectural design and project delivery. To our clients we are a name synonymous with technical excellence and a depth of project understanding and knowledge unique to the industry.

The story of how we reached this point began in Dubai more than 50 years ago…

Timeline

Timeline

BSBG is founded

BSBG was established in Dubai as a boutique architectural design practice in 1976. The practice, at that time known as Brewer Smith Brewer Gulf, was located in an office space overlooking Dubai Creek, and from there began providing design solutions for clients in the UAE and MENA region. Dubai was on the cusp of a dynamic and ambitious construction programme that would span decades, and propel the city towards its current status as one of the world’s leading destinations for business and tourism. However, the first project designed at the practice was for neighbouring emirate, Sharjah - the historically significant Marbella Club. The project has since been renamed as the Marbella Resort, but remains enduringly popular, renowned for its uniquely quintessential Andalusian architecture and beautifully landscaped grounds.

World-renowned design of Emirates Golf Club completed

In 1988, the BSBG-designed Emirates Golf Club opened. The emblematic buildings that feature across the complex are designed to resemble a group of traditional Bedouin tents, in tribute to the rich culture of the United Arab Emirates. The facilities at Emirates Golf Club are renowned the world over, and have regularly hosted legends of the game, from the late Severiano Ballesteros, to modern greats including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

A new direction under Managing Partner Alistair McMillan

Alistair McMillan assumed leadership of BSBG in 1995, with aspirations of developing the practice into a dynamic, technically astute architectural practice, capable of designing and delivering large scale construction projects; the kind earmarked at that time as pivotal components to the successful development of Dubai.

A second expert discipline is introduced – Structural Engineering

BSBG’s engineering division is created, enabling the practice to provide full building design and structural solutions on projects.

BSBG’s Interior Design studio is founded

BSBG established a presence in interior design in 2007, and since that time the size of the studio has grown dramatically, along with the scale and number of projects. BSBG's interior design portfolio is extensive, with key projects in the hospitality, commercial, mixed-use, retail and residential sectors.

The Beach provides the blueprint

The Beach was completed in 2014; a much beloved and enduringly popular urban beachfront destination in Dubai. The impact of The Beach is such that many subsequent urban realm projects in Dubai identifiably reference the original scheme of the project as the basis of design.

Work begins on ICD Brookfield Place

Ground was broken on prestigious commercial development ICD Brookfield Place. The 53-storey tower was designed by Foster + Partners, with BSBG the lead consultant and executive architect.

BSBG’s London office is launched

The group’s international expansion continued with a new UK office opening in London. Immediately upon establishment, the group was engaged by London + Regional Hotels (L+R Hotels) to deliver two hugely prestigious hotel refurbishment projects in the UK’s capital.

Work begins on The Dorchester Collection hotel and residences in Business Bay

The intricate Foster + Partners design of the dual tower Dorchester Collection hotel development moved to the construction phase on early 2018. BSBG is the lead consultant, coordinating and managing delivery of the project.

Highly anticipated Bluewaters Residences delivered

Designed by 10 Design for developer Meraas, BSBG’s work as executive architect and lead consultant results in the successful delivery of one of Dubai’s iconic new residential developments. Located on the man-made island of Bluewaters, the residential component is comprised of 10 low-rise apartments blocks containing 698 units, and 17 beachfront townhouses.

The Opus by Zaha Hadid is officially unveiled

BSBG’s capabilities in project delivery, and reputation as the leading ‘development of design intent’ architect, led to the group working alongside Zaha Hadid Architects to deliver the design of The Opus. The complexity of the building’s iconic design that is the hallmark of Hadid’s body of work was matched by the engineering and construction challenges, all of which were overcome as BSBG delivered the shell and core for developer Omniyat in early 2019.

BSBG establishes studio in KSA

In early 2021, BSBG established an architecture and engineering studio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From the studio, BSBG provides its design and delivery capabilities to projects across the Kingdom, targeted at meeting the aspirations of the Saudi Vision 2030.

BSBG announces Lead Design Consultant role on landmark Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre project

Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre represents a dramatic departure from established theatre design. The landmark building is envisaged as an alien craft that has landed on the cliff-edge in Qiddiya City.

Learn more about our people

Our people define our approach. Combining creativity, technical expertise and collaboration, our team delivers projects with clarity and precision. Discover the talent behind BSBG.

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