Will Whiter Named Architect of the Year at the Design Middle East Awards

Kettle Collective is celebrating an important moment of recognition within the Middle East design industry as our Design Director, Will Whiter, has been named Architect of the Year at the prestigious Design Middle East Awards. This honour places Will among the leading voices shaping the region’s architectural landscape and highlights the studio’s continued commitment to design excellence.

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A Decade of Vision, Growth, and Craft

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Will has spent nearly a decade growing with Kettle Collective, contributing to some of our most ambitious and well-known work across the region. Throughout this time, he has consistently demonstrated the clarity of thought, conceptual rigour, and creative ambition that define award-winning architecture.

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His design approach, rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and the pursuit of meaningful places, reflects the values driving the architecture awards circuit today. By blending innovation with a deep understanding of context, culture, and user experience, Will has helped push the studio forward while reinforcing our commitment to responsible and future-minded design.

An Approach Defined by Leadership and Collaboration

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Within the studio and across project teams, Will is known for his steady leadership and collaborative instinct. He brings people together with a sense of purpose and calm determination, supporting designers through challenges and guiding concepts from early exploration to final realisation.

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This is where his sustainable architecture leadership shines. His work continuously advocates for thoughtful solutions, balancing environmental responsibility, aesthetic integrity, and social impact. Whether navigating complex urban conditions or creating human-centric spaces, Will’s design thinking champions long-term value and resilience.

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A Recognition That Reflects Studio-Wide Ambition

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For everyone at Kettle Collective, Will’s award is more than a personal achievement. It is a reflection of the collaborative culture that drives our studio and our shared ambition to shape places that contribute positively to communities across the Middle East and beyond.

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Being honoured at one of the region’s key architecture awards highlights not only Will’s individual accomplishments but also the strength of our growing presence in the Middle East design industry. It reinforces our belief in design that is innovative, responsible, and rooted in a deep understanding of place.

Looking Ahead

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As we celebrate this well-deserved recognition, we look forward to the next chapter of ideas and projects led by Will and our wider team. His continued leadership will play an important role in shaping Kettle Collective’s future, one driven by creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainable architecture leadership.

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