ABOUT US

Design BNK is The BNK group’s international design incubation centre, based out of Dubai, UAE. This is a partnership between The BNK Group and Ar. Santi Maggio Savasta- an acclaimed Italian architect based out of Dubai with a PhD in design. This partnership is to develop and enhance the overall design sensibility of the group by giving all the designs of the group an experienced international perspective.

Having done projects in China, Russia, and the Middle East, across various segments ranging from Infrastructure master planning, institutional, hospitality, workspace, residential architecture and interior projects, Santi’s ability and agility to mould any scale and type of project makes this a strong USP for the overall group.

This global design centre is helmed by Santi and a multi-national team of talented individuals who help cater to the evolving and dynamic nature of the design business. Having Dubai as a hub, Design BNK focuses on projects right from regions such as Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, and extends to African nations. Having an experienced team with a constant focus on innovation, sustainability and client satisfaction, we believe Design BNK makes the group’s design evolution always relevant to its time.

Design BNK’s experienced team which has worked on varied projects across different contents helps create a world view yet cotexteral perspective for its projects thereby making the group always relevant in terms of design evolution.

DR. SANTI MAGGIO SAVASTA

Co-founder and Managing Director, Design BNK

Santi is a seasoned Italian architect with over 25 years of experience. His exceptional talent was recognized early on as his projects were showcased at the Biennale of Venice while he was still a student. After earning his Master's Degree with honours in Italy, he pursued his PhD at Newcastle University in the UK. He balanced his academic pursuits with establishing his own design firm, which continues to thrive today.

Santi embarked on his professional career in Italy, handling both residential and public projects. He then relocated to Australia, where he refined his skills as a Design Architect for an international firm in Sydney. His expertise led him to China, where he spearheaded the creation of over 180 projects, encompassing residential, commercial, and public structures. He established a branch of his firm in China, focusing on luxurious private residential projects. His accomplishments earned him an appointment as Associate Professor at Xiamen University of Technology.

In 2016, Santi moved to Dubai, becoming General Manager for an Italian architectural consultancy firm owned by the Royal Family in Sharjah. He oversaw the development of three five-star luxury hotels and numerous high-end villas and apartment projects. He subsequently established his own architectural consultancy firm in Dubai, specializing in bespoke luxury interior and hospitality projects, with a global reach extending from China and Hong Kong to Russia, Ukraine, the UAE, and Italy.

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