Architectural Directors & Engineers
The visionary designers, chartered structural engineers, and materiality specialists guiding ultra-luxury residences and turnkey spaces across the UAE.
Tariq Al-Mansoor
Principal Architectural Director
18+ Years in Gulf Architecture
Tariq Al-Mansoor leads architectural vision and spatial planning at Aura Prime. With over 18 years shaping iconic private residences across Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and Jumeirah Bay Island, Tariq champions biophilic minimalism and microclimate-responsive architecture tailored for the Arabian Gulf.
- ✓ Chartered Architect — RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
- ✓ Registered Consultant — UAE Society of Engineers (Reg #48291)
Marcello Rossi
Head of Project Delivery & Engineering
16+ Years in Gulf Architecture
Marcello Rossi oversees turnkey execution, MEP engineering, and construction governance at Aura Prime. Specializing in advanced VRF HVAC systems, acoustic ceiling decoupling, and smart KNX automation, Marcello ensures every spatial concept is built to millimeter tolerances without contractor fragmentation.
- ✓ Professional Engineer — Ordine degli Ingegneri di Milano
- ✓ Project Management Professional — PMP (PMI #2194038)
Elena Vance
Director of Materiality & Sourcing
14+ Years in Gulf Architecture
Elena Vance directs rare material procurement, stone curation, and tactile surface engineering at Aura Prime. She hand-selects marble blocks in Carrara, Verona, and Tivoli, developing proprietary stabilization methods that protect bookmatched natural stones, architectural bronzes, and hardwoods from Gulf UV and humidity.
- ✓ Certified Materials Specialist — Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
- ✓ Natural Stone Institute International Member
Layla Al-Hashemi
Head of Statutory Permitting & Compliance
13+ Years in Gulf Architecture
Layla Al-Hashemi manages statutory permitting, municipal compliance, and authority approvals across all UAE jurisdictions. With an unblemished 99.4% first-pass approval record with DM, DDA, Trakhees, and Civil Defence, Layla eliminates permitting risks and guarantees timely site mobilization.
- ✓ Registered Consultant Engineer — Dubai Municipality (Grade A)
- ✓ Dubai Development Authority (DDA) Certified Professional