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Who We Are

ZAS was established in 1984 as a Canadian Architectural partnership. Since 2004 the Enterprise has diversified to offer expertise in areas of Real estate Development, IT Development, Project management and Design Consultancy Services.

Our offices are located in North America, CIS, and MENA region. Our projects have been widely recognized by various esteemed awards, media and publications such as Forbes, CNN, Daily Mail, Le Figaro, International Property Awards, MIPIM Awards.

We employ over 150+ staff worldwide, providing advanced technological and managerial solutions for prestigious clients. 

One of the success factors rests in team approach, as a result, several pioneering joint ventures were born and it contributes to the credit of our brand of enterprise that these joint ventures have greatly strengthened over the years. Drawing on the expertise and experience outlined in our portfolio, we enthusiastically offer our services and commitment to the pursuit of excellence in our work. 

ZAS’s mission is to create Quality, Solution, Trust, Innovation and Sustainable Growth through intelligent, focused, and strategic decisions through partnerships, effective management of existing businesses and systematic and steady growth.

 

ZAS architecture and design work
Curtiss project presentation
ZAS architectural concept
Aria development rendering
ZAS learning environment

Services

Architecture Design

Architecture Design

ZAS is a full service architecture, interior design and planning firm that builds high performance environments of lasting value.

Interior Design & Fitout

Interior Design & Fitout

‘Customer-tailored’ designed spaces as unique as our clients and the individuals who use those spaces. We believe in simple, functional, versatile interior design.

Information Technology

Information Technology

ZAS integrates technology with design and project delivery to create smarter, more connected environments. Our digital coordination, data-informed planning, and practical systems thinking improve collaboration, decision-making, and long-term building performance.

Master planning

Master planning

ZAS provides a creative lead in its approach to master planning and regeneration.

Needs Assessment

Needs Assessment

ZAS's success in designing work spaces is due to being based first and foremost on the user’s needs.

Signage & Graphics

Signage & Graphics

ZAS provides signage and graphic design services that build on the strength of our architectural and interior design work.

Our Talent

DJ Armin

DJ Armin

Marek Zawadzki

Marek Zawadzki

Paul Stevens

Paul Stevens

Elizabeth Mamiche

Elizabeth Mamiche

Preetam Panwar

Preetam Panwar

Shubha Panwar

Shubha Panwar

Poupak Jahani

Poupak Jahani

Mohammed Mahmoud Hashem

Mohammed Mahmoud Hashem

Cedomir Pavlovic

Cedomir Pavlovic

Irena Naumovic

Irena Naumovic

Maja Bacanin

Maja Bacanin

Suzanne Sherief Mohammed

Suzanne Sherief Mohammed

Khalid Ibrahim

Khalid Ibrahim

Mennie Tapnio

Mennie Tapnio

Abegail Casal

Abegail Casal

Timeline

2017

2017

ZAS LISTED ON ENR'S TOP 225 INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FIRMS of 2017 The ENR (Engineering News Record) Top design and global firms listings are among the most widely anticipated rankings in the global Architecture/ Engineering/ Construction industry.

2017

2017

ZAS INVESTS IN INOBI  Inobi is an innovative platform for public transportation. We developed proprietary software combined with hardware components to create unique experience for residents and guests, as well as provide useful tools and crucial…

2016

2016

ZAS LISTED ON ENR'S TOP 225 INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FIRMS of 2016 The ENR (Engineering News Record) Top design and global firms listings are among the most widely anticipated rankings in the global Architecture/ Engineering/ Construction industry.…

2016

2016

LAUNCH OF ZAS DEVELOPMENTS FZ-LLC Another subsidiaries of ZAS Group is ZAS Developments FZ-LLC. which provides diverse design approach.

2015

2015

ZAS INVESTS IN TEZ  TEZ Taxi on-demand platform is a brand new way to interact with your city, where your favorite restaurants are at your fingertips and a personal driver is just a click away. Imagine…

2014

2014

ZAS OPENS AN OFFICE IN KYRGYZSTAN ZAS opens an office in City of Bishkek. ZAS Mpower is a full IT development Company.

2013

2013

ERBIL OFFICE Erbil's first project was the Future City which is a 5 star hotel consisting of 300 units and 150 Hotel Apartment. 

2011

2011

KSA OFFICE One of the project located in KSA is the Mafaz Hotel that is 40,600 sq.m. in size.   

2010

2010

OPENS KUWAIT AFFILIATE OFFICE

2009

2009

Joint Venture with KP ZAS designed the DAMAC Maison a five-star international luxury hotel apartments by DAMAC Properties. The 50-storey iconic tower bridges the divide between high-end residential apartments and luxury five-star hotels.

2009

2009

AFFILIATE OFFICE IN EGYPT

2009

2009

CREATION OF GREEN SCHOOL MANUAL ZAS developed a Green Schools Resource Guide called ‘Mainstreaming Green Schools, a practical manual for planning and building green schools in Ontario” for the Ministry of Education and Training and…

2009

2009

LIBYA OFFICE ZAS opens an affiliate office in Libya after acquiring projects in the land e.g Engila master plan which is a 1,200,000 sq.m. and the future urban development in outskirts of Tripoli.

2008

2008

ZAS OPENS AN OFFICE IN VANCOUVER BC ZAS opens a division in Vancouver, British Columbia. ZAS Vancouver has completed more than 100 projects to date.

2007

2007

1ST LEED PROJECT Bill Crothers School for Athletics in Markham is a unique facility addressing the needs of high performance athletes, as well as the needs of students pursuing a life-style regimen based on a healthy,…

2007

2007

1ST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Yao Hoa Middle School Campus, China State-of the-art facility, accommodates over 4,300 international students. Building on the tradition of excellence this 800,000 s.f. is designed with educational, dormitory and living spaces.

2004

2004

ZAS ADDS INTERNATIONAL DIVISION ZAS opens an office in Dubai, UAE. We have completed many international projects including the Rosemont Hotel & Residences.

2001

2001

ZAS AVIATION TRANSPORTATION INC.

2001

2001

ZAS MANAGEMENT INC WAS INCORPORATED ZAS Management Inc. was incorporated on April 30, 2001. It provides operations management to ZAS' projects and one of those is the Al Obeikan Hilton in Dammam, KSA.

1998

1998

ZAS ADDS AN INTERIOR DIVISION ZAS Interiors Inc. becomes incorporated and includes services which encompass all aspects of the building. ZAS Interiors has completed more than 250 projects to date.

1993

1993

FIRM BECOMES ZAWADZKI ARMIN STEVENS Marek Zawadzki, founding principal, is now joined by DJ Armin and Paul Stevens as Senior Principals.

1989

1989

FIRST DESIGN AWARD All Saints Elementary School, Christ the King Elementary School and Prince of Peace Elementary School are all given awards this year. ZAS is proud to have been honored with more than 45…

1984

1984

1ST EDUCATIONAL PROJECT St. Anthony Daniel Catholic Elementary School, Pickering ON, Durham Catholic District School Board. We have maintained a relationship for the last thirty years with this board and we have now completed more…