Middle East and Africa Centre (C7)

Chris Brown is a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT), Associate Director and Technical Manager with Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG). Chris co-ordinates an international team of 15 technologists, driving productivity and developing the technical understanding of individuals within the design and construction teams. He plays an integral role in driving BSBG’s commitment to technology and technical excellence in every aspect of the project cycle.

BSBG is a multi-disciplinary architecture, interior design and engineering group headquartered in Dubai, with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (established in 2016), and London, UK (established in 2017).

AJ is currently a Senior Architectural Technologist with BSBG (Brewer Smith Brewer Group) based in Dubai, UAE. He obtained his BSc (Ord) and BSc (Hons) degrees in the Dublin School of Architecture, DIT, Bolton St in Ireland; which is now called the 'Technological University Dublin'. September 2019 will see him complete 13 years office experience; 7 with Brian O'Halloran Architects in Dublin, 3 with WS Atkins in Dubai and 3 with his current employer, BSBG.

AJ has worked on various different projects throughout his career including bespoke residential dwellings, luxury hotels, high rise towers, commercial, retail and religious buildings.

He joined CIAT in December 2013, before obtaining Chartered status in April 2014 by Professional Assessment and Interview. Once Chartered, he volunteered to be on the Committee of the newly created Middle East and Africa Centre, attending various meetings with other Committee members to discuss and agree ways to promote CIAT and technical excellence in Architecture in the Region.

Emmanuel is Technical Manager at Sheltergate Tech. Ltd. He is currently working on a Motel remodelling in Edo, Nigeria.

His areas of interest are BIM and Green Architecture. He has eight years working experience on Residential, Retail stores, Hotels, Commercial Banks Projects etc.

In October 2018, he presented on Architect Registration Council of Nigeria and Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) at the Middle East and Africa Regional reception during Alex Naraian PCIAT’s visit in Dubai. In March 2017, through the Chair and Councillor of the MEA Centre, Emmanuel initiated contact between CIAT and the President of NIA.