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Dubai · UAE
Imagine, Design, Realize.
PROJEC+ASSEMBLY
Andrés Cortés Architecture Office · Agencie Group LLC ©2026 Project Assembly · Dubai
PROJECTS · 08

A curated selection of work delivered through a fully integrated design and build process.

Each project reflects a close collaboration between concept, detailing, and construction with design decisions shaped by how things are actually made.

Al Wasl Residence

Villa · 2025

Marina Penthouse

Interior · 2025

Old Dubai Courtyard House

Heritage · 2024

Alserkal Gallery

Cultural · 2024

Palm Jumeirah Pavilion

Coastal · 2024

DIFC Tower Lobby

Commercial · 2023

Private Library, Emirates Hills

Interior · 2023

Bluewaters Restaurant Terrace

Hospitality · 2023
05 · Fabrication

Custom fabrication, fully integrated.

Each commission travels through the same shop: from concept sketch to CNC, from material study to final installation. The 3D object on the left is a sample fabrication study generated for a private residence in DIFC.

Drag to rotate. The model is auto-rotating until interacted with.

GeometrySingle-piece cast
MaterialCast brass · hand-finish
SourceMeshy AI · Text to 3D
FormatGLB · WebGL
About · 02

Architecture and construction services, end to end.

We approach each project with a rigorous understanding of constructability, materials, and building systems, paired with a strong commitment to design quality and long-term performance.

Whether working with private clients, developers, or institutions, we emphasize clear communication, disciplined coordination, and durable outcomes.

Andrés Ulises Cortés

Principal Architect

A design and construction industry veteran. After 25 years managing the design through construction phases of projects, with a proven track record of detailing and executing extraordinary buildings and structures.

Strengths come from long-term partnerships with all players in the construction team, from clients to carpenters. Worked across the design and construction disciplines on exclusive crafted residences for several key clients, including director Darren Aronofsky, actor Rachel Weisz and fashion editor Hamish Bowles.

Founder of Urban Umbrella after Agencie won the Urban Shed International Competition, deployed throughout New York City. Now leading the Dubai studio from DIFC.

Services · 03

A fully integrated design and build process.

Aligning design, engineering, and construction under one team. Continuity of vision, cost control, and accountability at every stage.
01 · Strategic Partnership

Site feasibility, zoning, planning.

We work alongside owners, investors, and developers to unlock value in complex or design-sensitive projects. Budget and delivery strategy, team assembly, full delivery.

02 · Architecture

Concept through construction documentation.

Full architectural services across residential, commercial, hospitality, cultural, and heritage typologies. Custom detailing and material studies built into every phase.

03 · Permitting & Approvals

Dubai municipality and DIFC liaison.

Complete navigation of approval processes across Dubai Municipality, RERA, Trakhees, and DIFC authorities. Heritage projects through Dubai Culture.

04 · Construction Management

Delivery, supervision, close-out.

On-site management of fabricators, contractors, and trades. Close coordination with CNC and digital fabrication operations for complex assemblies.

05 · Materials & Value

Sourcing, specification, value engineering.

Direct relationships with mills, quarries, and fabricators across the region. Material decisions shaped by performance, provenance, and long-term durability.

06 · Project Types

Where we focus.

Custom residential, ground-up homes, multi-family renovations, commercial interiors and tenant improvements, historic and preservation projects, outdoor and landscape structures.

Contact · 04

Our team is here to support your project at every stage.

Whether you have questions, need guidance, or are exploring a potential collaboration, we are ready to help you define the next steps and move forward with clarity.

Let's meet · 30 min →

Studio

Gate Avenue · Level 02
DIFC · Dubai · UAE

Hours

Sunday to Thursday
09:00 to 18:00 GST

PROJEC+ASSEMBLY
Dubai · Architecture and Construction · Since 2026