SAY Studio Welcomes David O’Connell as Technical Director
SAY Studio, the design agency behind projects such as PwC Dubai, LinkedIn MENA Headquarters. Siemen’s Energy Innovation Centre, and Google, announces the appointment of David O’Connell as Technical Director.
“We are delighted to welcome David to this new leadership role. With his wealth of experience and exposure to diverse regions throughout his career, he brings a distinctive perspective that will enhance our technical realisation,’’ said Matthew Sexton, Managing Director & Partner at SAY Studio.
“I have known David for almost 15 years and have learnt a great deal working alongside him. David brings a wealth of technical expertise and practical know-how to the role. Aside from this, David is a mentor and will elevate the standards of the overall studio. SAY Studio has always been committed to delivering projects at an international standard. This is something that goes far beyond aesthetics. Whilst we always want our projects to be beautiful, the devil is in the detail. David, with the support of our technical team, will ensure that our projects will continue to be delivered to the highest standards. We will look forward to seeing the positive impact David will make.”
David’s primary focus will be on advancing SAY Studio’s technical building material knowledge, construction detailing aptitude, and successful delivery of projects.
Laila Al-Yousuf, Design Director & Partner at SAY Studio adds, “I am very pleased that David has joined SAY Studio as Technical Director. His specialization in construction is a valuable addition to SAY Studio, enriching our team with the knowledge and skillset to continue exceeding client expectations and developing our capabilities as an industry leader.”
About David O'Connell Having come from the UK and the top WA100 practice, with over twenty-five years of experience in architecture and interior design, David has worked with design consultancies and Design & Build companies. His project expertise includes: Residential, Commercial and Hospitality, on various scales, where his roles have also included on-site supervision / coordination. For the past fifteen years David has been based in Dubai, completing projects in the U.A.E., Saudi Arabia & Kuwait. About SAY Studio SAY Studio is a collection of creative, passionate and curious designers that love to take on challenges, both big and small. The firm offers architectural and design consultancy services across multiple sectors, namely Workplace, Hospitality, F&B and Residential. In 2018, Matthew Sexton and Laila Al-Yousuf came together to form SAY Studio. There was a clear and simple vision; provide clients with the experience of a fully-personalised service, coupled with the assurance of international expertise. Since its inception, SAY Studio has delivered over 200,000 square meters of award-winning spaces for working and living across the Middle East.