Construction Week Power 150 – 2025
15 Most Influential Architects
POWER 150: Meet the Middle East’s Most Influential Construction Leaders of 2025
Dara John Towhidi: Founder & Design Director, DesignTomorrow
Under the guidance of Towhidi, DesignTomorrow has experienced a year of exceptional growth. His bold, people-first design philosophy continues to drive the firm’s success, leading to a series of high-profile competition wins and commissions.
In 2024, DesignTomorrow secured major projects including a multi-building waterfront development in Abu Dhabi, and a large-scale hospitality and marina project in Saudi Arabia. Other notable commissions include the Mina Zayed Masterplan, an adaptive reuse cultural project, and the UAE Innovation District Masterplan—each reflecting Towhidi’s commitment to context, sustainability and design excellence.
The studio’s Project D8 shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Architizer A+ Awards, underscoring its rising global profile.
Beyond practice, Towhidi continues to nurture the next generation of architects, mentoring AUS students and offering insights into the contrasts between boutique and corporate studios. As DesignTomorrow’s revenue grows exponentially, up over 300% between 2023 and 2024, Towhidi remains focused on creating timeless, human-centered spaces that inspire, connect and endure.
Construction Week Power 150 – 2025
15 Most Influential Architects
POWER 150: Meet the Middle East’s Most Influential Construction Leaders of 2025
Dara John Towhidi: Founder & Design Director, DesignTomorrow
Under the guidance of Towhidi, DesignTomorrow has experienced a year of exceptional growth. His bold, people-first design philosophy continues to drive the firm’s success, leading to a series of high-profile competition wins and commissions.
In 2024, DesignTomorrow secured major projects including a multi-building waterfront development in Abu Dhabi, and a large-scale hospitality and marina project in Saudi Arabia. Other notable commissions include the Mina Zayed Masterplan, an adaptive reuse cultural project, and the UAE Innovation District Masterplan—each reflecting Towhidi’s commitment to context, sustainability and design excellence.
The studio’s Project D8 shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Architizer A+ Awards, underscoring its rising global profile.
Beyond practice, Towhidi continues to nurture the next generation of architects, mentoring AUS students and offering insights into the contrasts between boutique and corporate studios. As DesignTomorrow’s revenue grows exponentially, up over 300% between 2023 and 2024, Towhidi remains focused on creating timeless, human-centered spaces that inspire, connect and endure.