We Partner with Planning Thought Leaders to Overcome Spatial Design Pain Points and Embed Strategy in Planning

"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." —Steve Jobs

We collaborate with globally leading, regional leaders, and boutique local spatial planners, architects, and engineers across various design spheres – from regional plans, new cities, and local area development to resorts, bridges, and iconic buildings —integrating economic strategy, market analysis, and local context into their designs.

Our four-pronged focus on market, context, people, and data ensures that their work aligns with the needs and expectations of the economy, communities, and sustainability, reducing the risk of designs falling short or being out of touch with on-the-ground realities or future trends. By incorporating these considerations from the outset, we assist our partners in developing, refining, and optimizing their work to deliver proven impact.

Whether it’s building an urban community, a regional land development scheme, or a civic center experience, we work with our clients to navigate the risks of misdesign. We challenge the "80/20” rule – that 80% of the world’s designs come from a 20% substrata of concepts applied indiscriminately through time and place. Because a designer cannot be an expert on everything, we bring to our clients and partners interdisciplinary and data-driven tools that make designs work better.

OHK is a leading provider of services in strategy development, intelligence gathering, technical support, informatics, and data-driven modeling for urban planning, spatial design, and building systems spanning the whole spectrum of design decision points. With our regional office in the Middle East region, we have an unparalleled track record of providing innovative and effective solutions to planning practitioners across the MEA, Arab world, and emerging markets.