Benjamin Piper

About

Ben Piper is a Principal and Associate Partner with Killa Design with 22 years of professional experience in architecture. He is an experienced leader with an excellent ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of building projects. He has held senior design roles in a variety of global practices including Gensler, Halcrow, Atkins, Perkins+Will and Killa Design where he has led the design of multiple hi-rise hospitality, residential and mixed-use projects in the Middle East, India, China, US, and the UK.

Projects completed or under construction include 56-story VIDA Marina Branded residences and Hotel for Emaar, Dubai; 45-story BLVD Heights Residential Tower for Emaar, Dubai; 52-story Creekside Residence for Emaar, Dubai; 35-story commercial office building for Barwa Bank, Qatar; 280 Key Diplomatic Quarter Hotel Serviced Residences for Marriot, Riyadh; 300 Key Acacia Residences for Emaar, Dubai; 62-story BLVD Address 5-star hotel and serviced apartment for Emaar, Dubai; 60-story Namaste hotel for Starwood, Mumbai; 10,000 seat occupancy IT Offices for ITC, Bangalore.Ben holds several technology patents from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology based on his research into computational design tools. He led the design and construction of the Office of the Future in Dubai, the world's first fully inhabited 3d printed building and has a specialist interest in robotics and other emerging forms of construction.

He has an expert understanding of REVIT and other software that support the efficient production of fully coordinated design packages. As a LEED Accredited Professional Ben is deeply committed to sustainable design and has implemented numerous energy, water and waste saving principles into his LEED Platinum rated design work. He is regularly invited to speak about his design work at major conferences and universities around the world