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Managing Director

SAMIR ZAKI MORCOS

Bio

“I love being challenged by the possibilities of elegant solutions by going back to basics and observing nature’s way of overcoming its functional and structural obstacles; and then I go back to the office and implement my learning and observations into my work. Like nature, architectural designs contain solutions that embrace, boost or stimulate people living in that space”.

Mr. Morcos’s insights into Master Planning, Concept Design, Design Development, Detailed Design Project Implementation and Projects execution have been exemplary.

Revered in his industry with over 37 years of professional experience, he is renowned as a-no-nonsense, hands-on and end-to-end master in every aspect of the projects he gets involved in. It is no surprise that the industry loves and trusts his work, whereby his creative interpretations constantly support the demands of the clients’ visions and objectives flawlessly.

His work can be seen decorating both public and private projects including Residential, Commercial, Education, Recreational and Buildings.

Academic Background
B.S. Architecture and Town Planning, University of Cairo — 1973

Nationality
Egyptian / Canadian

Languages
Arabic & English

Complete Projects
Career History

2012 – TO DATE:
Managing Director, AMSAD Architectural Associates, Jeddah Mr. Morcos established AMSAD together with his partner in Mid 2012

1988 – 2012:
Saudi Diyar, Jeddah, Vice Chairman / Managing Principal / Technical Manager / Head of Architecture Department

1985 – 1988:
Saudi Consulting & Design Of ce (SCADO), Al-Khobar, Senior Architect

1981 – 1985:
Lee Scarphon Associates, Al-Khobar, Architect

1979 – 1981:
Arab Consulting Of ce, Riyadh, Architect
Since the establishment of AMSAD, Mr. Morcos has already been heading the Design of various projects, some of the most notable projects are:

  • Master Planning Projects
  • Commercial Projects
  • Hospitality Projects
  • Mixed-Use (Shopping / Commercial Centers)
  • Residential Projects
  • Institutional / Educational (University & Schools)
  • Resorts
  • Healthcare (Hospitals & Clinics)
  • Various Residential Projects

Samir Morcos’s Previous Projects

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Complete Projects

Master Planning Projects

  • Shams Al Riyadh Development, Riyadh, K.S.A.
  • Malta New Development , Malta
  • New Development Tarout Al Khobar, K.S.A.
  • Half Moon Bay Development, Dammam, K.S.A.
  • Down Town Mixed Use Development, Jeddah, K.S.A.

Commercial Projects

  • Red Sea Mall Extension, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Sheikh Bakr Office, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Al Rawdah Office Building, Jeddah, K.S.A.

Hospitality Projects

  • Al Tawi Hotel, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Al Salam Hotel, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Corniche Residence, Hotel & SPA, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Al Tayseer Hotel, Makkah, K.S.A.
  • Al Malik Road Hotel, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Aboush Hotel, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Thakher Hotels, Makkah, K.S.A.
  • Sedky Hotel, Makkah, K.S.A.
  • Ejabah Makkah, Makkah, K.S.A.
  • Madinah Road Hotel, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Hagoun Hotel, Makkah, K.S.A.
  • Um Al Qura Hotel, Makkah, K.S.A.
  • Thakher City 1 – Cont 1, Makkah, K.S.A.
  • Thakher City 1 – Cont 2, Makkah, K.S.A.
  • Ashesha Hotel, Makkah, K.S.A.

Mixed Use Developments

  • Mixed Use Development, Riyadh, K.S.A.
  • Mixed Use Development, Corniche, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Maad Mixed Use Complex, Makkah, K.S.A.
  • Mixed Use Development, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Al Shaya Development, Kuwait
  • Mixed Use Development, Dammam, K.S.A.
  • The Avenues Mixed Use Development, Al Khobar, K.S.A.

Residential Projects

  • Masarah Villa, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Prince Khaled Al Faisal Villa, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Salmania Palace – Al Jaber, Tangier, Morocco
  • Salmania Palace Baher, Tangier, Morocco
  • Obhur Palace, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Saad Residence, Riyadh, K.S.A.
  • Jeddah Gate – Lot E5, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Sheikh Bakr Villa, Madinah, K.S.A.
  • Mohammad Al Olayan Villa, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Hoda Binladin Villa, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Jeddah Gate – Lot H1, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Dr. Abdullah Al Meshal Villa, Riyadh, K.S.A.
  • Al Jubail Development, Jubail, K.S.A.
  • Sheikh Oadah Private Villa, Riyadh, K.S.A.
  • Jeddah Compound, Jeddah, K.S.A.
  • Al Safwa New Accommodation, Jeddah, K.S.A.

Previous References

  • King Saud University Endowments Project – Riyadh
  • Andalusia Mixed-Use Development – Jeddah
  • LAMAR Towers – Jeddah
  • Ministry of Interior (MOI)
  • King Abdullah Medical City – Makkah & Madinah
  • Hospital for Charity Association – Makkah
  • Hotel Projects – Makkah & Madinah
  • Mixed-Use Development at Malik Road – Jeddah
  • Mixed-Use Building – Riyadh
  • Residential Corniche Tower – Jeddah
  • Abudawood Headquarters – Jeddah
  • Obhur Hotel & Leisure Complex – Jeddah
  • Al-Jamea Mall – Jeddah
  • Shopping & Office Complex – Khamis Mushait
  • Aliat Al Madinah Shopping Center – Madinah
  • Al-Faisal University – Riyadh
  • Convention Center – Madinah
  • Convention Center – Bahrain
  • Convention Center – Yemen
  • Headquarter Building – Riyadh (SAGIA)
  • Main Building in Green Valley Resort – Egypt
  • HRH Prince Turki Bin Nasser Palace – Obhor
  • Madinah Road Shopping Center – Jeddah
  • HRH Prince Naif Bin Sultan – Obhor, Jeddah
  • Ministry of Transportation – Jeddah
  • HRH Prince Naif Palace – Obhor
  • I-150 Beach Palace, Mosque – Obhur, Jeddah
  • I-150 Beach Palace – Islamic Center
  • Umm Naif Palace, Rawdah – Jeddah
  • HRH Prince Abdullah Palace Main Villa & Mosque – Jeddah
  • Al-Badiah Private Island – Obhor
  • Military Hospital, Riyadh
  • Cardiac Hospital, Riyadh
  • Burn Unit Hospital, Riyadh
  • King Fahd Hospital, Jeddah
  • One Day Surgery Clinics, throughout KSA
  • Dar Al-Bayan School – Jeddah
  • Private Villa (M6), Obhor – Jeddah
  • Beach Complex – Jeddah
  • HRH Prince Faisal Bin Saud Villa – Jeddah
  • Al Hamediah Farm Al-Kharj
  • Commercial & Residential Center, Madinah – Hotel
  • Private Complex, Madinah
  • Makkah Hotel (2) P99 – Makkah
  • Governmental Office Makkah
  • HRH Princess Al-Anoud Mosque & Residence – Makkah
  • Makkah Haram Library Proposal
  • Awkaf Al-Haram Complex – Makkah
  • Office Building – Mena
  • Aghadir Development – Morocco
  • Military Hospital – Riyadh
  • HRH Prince Faisal Bin Saudi Bin Mohammed – Riyadh
  • Aziziah Palace Addition – Riyadh
  • Durayia Farm – Riyadh
  • Bin Ammar Complex – Riyadh
  • HRH Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Palace – Riyadh
  • Aziziah Palace – Riyadh
  • Justice Court Complex – Riyadh
  • Al-Hada Main Palace – Taif
  • Private Palace, Abu Dhabi – U.A.E.
  • Private Residential Compounds for Sheikh Al-Nahyan’s family.
  • Governor House – Makkah
  • Mosques in Taneem, Dammam Corniche, Al-Khobar, Al-Hasa
  • Interior Design for the UAE Embassy – Kuwait.
  • Furniture Design of Rustico furniture factory.
  • Other Private Villas & Palaces.