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About us

Our firm

HAO Architects is a multi-disciplinary design studio based in Dubai. Founded by Manoj H Rathod in 2012. Before the design studio, Manoj H Rathod was Lead Design Manager & Head of Indian operation at ArchGroup International in Dubai & India. Since joining ArchGroup international in 1998 for 15.5 years, he had been an integral participant in the design & development of number of significant & prestigious projects in middle east & Indian sub-continent. His innovative & versatile designs helped strengthen the practice & have won many international awards. His works experience covers most of the building typology from master planned communities, super tall buildings, individual houses, work spaces, institutional, hotels, resorts, etc. , his most recent project for emirates airlines, 86 storey, 1628 room, 5 star rated “JW Marriot – Marquis, Dubai” is rated “the tallest hotel in the world” (source – wikipedia.org). Manoj H Rathod’s 15 years of experience include more than 150 completed projects. His ability to understand all technical aspect of the project is an asset to organization. Many landmark projects are credited in his name including Emirates Airlines Headquarters”, an airline headquarter building, Marina scape & Bayside residences”, award winning premium residential development in Dubai marina.