Since its founding in 1938, NORR has been devoted to the production of exceptional buildings, and to creating physical environments that engage, inform and enrich the lives of people. We have always been a vehicle for learning and growth with the pursuit of excellence as our guiding principle.

Today, from our offices around the world, we provide full-service architecture, engineering, planning and interior design services. We take pride in offering truly integrated solutions for a wide range of commercial, lifestyle, institutional, and transportation projects. Our company’s contemporary business model utilizes knowledge, innovation and collaboration tools within a rigorous design framework. Our clients benefit from a well-honed balance of design, technology and management skills. Our practice has a broad and diverse portfolio of completed work which includes some of the largest building projects in the world.

As a leader in architectural, engineering and planning design services, our group’s practice in the Middle East has expanded over the past 30 years to include significant projects in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iran.

The Power Of Collaboration

In an increasingly complex world, we have learnt that many minds are better than one. For our projects, we create teams that bring world-class expertise and relevant experience to solving problems.

An Integrated Design Process

In the 21st century, truly great design is no longer the exclusive remit of any one discipline. We seek solutions through a multi-disciplinary approach that brings together architects, interior designers, structural and environmental engineers, landscape designers, and others.

Listening To Our Clients

We believe in learning from our clients and strive to understand their goals and ambitions. Ultimately, we measure success in terms of our clients’ satisfaction with both the design process and with the appropriateness of the buildings we help produce.

Iterative Design

We have learnt that no two projects are the same. A truly honest search for solutions requires patience, repetitive effort and exploration. For projects large and small, we believe in pushing ourselves to unlock hidden potential.

Embracing Technology

We accept that technological innovation will continue to revolutionize our lives. In the design, production, and experience of the built environment, we believe in the tremendous potential of technology to bring about positive change.

Employee Owned

We are an employee owned company with 150 staff in the Middle East.

Multidisciplinary Skills

Our people include architects, interior designers, engineers, managers and administrative staff.

Diversity

We embrace diversity in our people because this reflects our core values.

Loyalty

Many of our people have been with us for a decade or more, bringing stability and continuity to our practice.

Mentored Creativity

We actively nurture a culture of excellence in the work we produce.