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Subraya Kalkura

Managing Director

Subraya is an experienced all-round architect who has been core member of John R Harris & Partners since joining in 2005. As a reflection of his wide-ranging talent, he has been promoted to the position – Director of the practice in 2019. Being an excellent designer, Subraya has led a number of high-profile projects right from inception up to project completion and handing over. Having a master’s degree in ‘Sustainable Design’ he is responsible for managing and driving the office commitment to Green Building technology recognizing our responsibility to society in general but also enabling the practice to offer to Clients the possibility of reducing a building’s life cycle costs. 

Ritesh Jamaiyar

Director

Ritesh Jamaiyar is an architect having 22 years of experience out of which 20 Years are in Dubai, U.A.E. Ritesh has been equipped with an impressive track record of delivering large scale projects. He has all of the skills necessary to adopt a project at the ‘Concept Design’ stage and managing it both administratively and technically through to completion. Having worked in this role for several years Ritesh has developed a profound knowledge of the permitting processes and associate protocols with all of Dubai’s Local Authorities and Master Planning agencies such Nakheel and EMAAR.  Allied to this knowledge are strong negotiating and presentation skills which enables him to act as an advocate for our Clients’ in seeking to secure the best possible outcome. His skills include Architectural Design, Construction Detailing, thorough knowledge of Building materials and construction practices, Programming tools such as MS project, Communication and Project management. Organization skills, planning of resource and scheduling. Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.

 

 

 

 

Shailesh Bhandari

Director

25 years of experience in the Construction Industry of India & Middle East with expertise in Contract administration, trained in formulating and administrating Contracts based on FIDIC, risk Assessment and management for Multi-disciplinary Construction Projects and construction scheduling and extension of time claim analysis.

Stephen Alan Embley

Director

A multi-award-winning Architect, Stephen has extensive experience in tailoring headquarters buildings and interiors to fit a wide range of commercial institutions. He is a demanding and dynamic team leader with a keen eye for detail; a great professional for a client to have on their side. His years of practice internationally are an asset in understanding the form and function of a building with regards to construction and regulations and being able to execute successfully in every project.

Ghaith Ghantous

Associate Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Darion EbrahimZadeh

Associate

Darion is a British-trained & registered architect with over 15 years of international experience, delivering a range of complex design projects across Europe and the Middle East. Specializing in high-end residential and hospitality, Darion combines creative flair with a deep understanding of construction and detailing.  Known for a meticulous eye for detail and a thoughtful, well-rounded approach, Darion brings both design innovation and technical resolve to every stage of a project. With a strong background in the construction industry and various procurement strategies, he is skilled at translating complex design concepts into buildable, high-quality outcomes.  His experience and collaborative mindset make him an invaluable asset to the team, ensuring design integrity is maintained and implemented. Passionate about delivering elegant, context-sensitive architecture, Darion consistently strives to create spaces that are as refined as they are functional.

Sophie Tremblay

Senior Architect

Sophie Tremblay is a French Canadian with 10 years of experience (5years in Canada and 5years in GULF). She worked on several projects: high-end residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional. She has been involved in all phases of projects and makes her a versatile architect. She can drive delivery of projects and oversee coordination of outsourced  documentation on mid to large scale projects. She is well-versed in design applications such AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit.

Mohammad Anwar Ul Haq

Senior Architect

Anwar is experienced, enthusiastic, detail oriented individual, with in excess of 17 years technical experience, the past 10 years of which having been spent on working on several prestigious projects with the ability to manage and solve problems efficiently, practically within tight deadlines.

Namrata Dongerkery

Senior Architect

Qualified Architect with over 15 years’ experience in Dubai, U.A.E, on a variety of projects including high- and low-rise residential projects, malls, recreation areas, hotels and educational institutes, high end private offices and luxury villas.

With a critical eye for detailing and co-ordination with other disciplines in addition to the experience in a variety of projects have broadened my understanding of the craft. Knowledge of the most recently used software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop give me the steer required to excel in my area of expertise. Organization skills, team building, planning is the main focus throughout with additional knowledge the most recent of building materials, construction details and building codes.

Levy Pamintuan

Senior Architect

With 16 years international experience in the architecture industry, including small to large development projects in the Philippines, Singapore and mostly in the United Arab Emirates.  Possessing a strong grasp of the architectural design process and is very well experienced in using Revit, Cad and post-production graphic programs.

Nithul Tomy

Architect

A conscientious and ambitious architect with comprehensive experience in residential, commercial, educational, mixed-use and urban design projects with ability to prepare detailed & presentation drawings of architectural projects. A team player with excellent communication skills & academic qualification who recently graduated from Manipal University, with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Eagerness to learn and commitment to deliver outstanding work within good design principles. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, MS Office, Adobe Suites such as Photoshop, InDesign & rendering software such as Lumion.

Bharath Kumar Gopinath

Site Engineer

An experienced site engineer with a track record of excellence in managerial positions who can handle difficult problems, meet critical deadlines, and successfully limit variation costs.

Mohamad Abd Allah

Design Architect

Highly creative Architect with a master’s degree in Architecture and more than 6 years’ experience designing Urban spaces, landscape, transportation, residential buildings, and offices.

Rajesh Rajendiran

BIM Manager

Over Nine years of diverse experience in the field of architectural, BIM and construction, specializing in architectural design and Building Information Modelling and Management. Currently in the role of BIM Manager.

Thapasya Sudarsan

Architect

Young architect fueled with ambition and faith in knowledge and education. Believing that architecture is always a variable. in an equation, tending to the experimental approach where architecture can’t fit with constancy and convention in order to be the solution for complexity of socio-cultural aspects. As an architect, I’m always looking for self-development, learning and experiencing new challenges in the life of architecture.

Shaima Ansari

Architect

Architect and Urban Designer with over 3 years of experience in the field of architecture and interiors. Strong conceptual design ability at an urban scale and 3D spatial design, graphic representation and software skills. Proficient in BIM processes including working knowledge of BIM softwares, standards development, workflow and implementation.

Sidhartha Navada

Architect

Young Architect fueled with ambition and faith in knowledge and education. Believing that architecture is always a variable. in an equation, I know that good research can bring multiple and a perspective to the team. As an architect, I’m always looking for self-development, learning and experiencing new challenges in the life of architecture.

Akash Achar

Junior Architect

Junior Architect with 2 years of experience in architectural design, covering residential, commercial, and hospitality buildings. Recognized as a collaborative team player with exceptional communication skills. Committed to producing high-quality designs and meeting project deadlines. Proficient in BIM processes, including Revit and CAD & Sketchup, as well as Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and rendering tools such as Lumion, Enscape, and Twinmotion.

Akhil Sathyan

Junior Architect

Narendran Rajendran

Architect

Treesa Roy

Junior Architect

Mariam Haddad

Junior Architect

A creative architect with comprehensive experience in residential, commercial, educational, mixed-use and urban design projects with ability to prepare detailed & presentation drawings, renders, and presentations of architectural projects. A team player with excellent communication skills & always on the lookout for new methods to apply new skills. Eagerness to learn and commitment to deliver outstanding work within good design principles. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, MS Office, Adobe Suites such as Photoshop, InDesign & rendering software such as Lumion.