Managing Partner, AMA
Andy Shaw RIBA is an architect based in Dubai. Andy is passionate about how combining innovative technology such as AI and sustainable design can improve the built environment for all citizens.
He is the Managing Partner at AMA (www.ama.design). AMA is a boutique design studio specialised in residential, hospitality and landmark buildings. AMA are the designers of the Nobu Hotel and Residences in Abu Dhabi, the landmark ‘Yacht Club’ in Dubai Harbour, and over 2000 homes for the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority. He is currently working on new hotel resorts and housing communities in the UAE and Gulf region.
He is the Chair of the RIBA Gulf Chapter, from 2019 till 2025, helping to grow the design community and create events including the regionally focused Sustainability Series, and led the team delivering the Sustainability – Past, Present and Future exhibition in London and Dubai during COP28.
He has been using AI technology to further the design process in the studio, and has his AI generated work featured in the RIBA Journal and Building Design Magazine. He has lectured about AI and city design at the Big 5, various tech conferences and run panels and workshops in Design Week, INDEX and Everything Architecture focused on AI and the future of construction industry.
He is active online and in practice promoting architecture for the benefit of all the community of designers and citizens.
