Shady El Sayegh
Master’s in Urban Vision & Architectural Design
Year of Graduation: 2016
Current role: Architect & Project Coordinator at ERGA Saudi Lebanese Co.
Country: Lebanon
Shady El Sayegh is a Lebanese architect and urban designer with over 15 years of professional experience across the Middle East and Europe. His work bridges architectural innovation with cultural sensitivity, consistently focusing on sustainable, contextual, and heritage-aware design.
He holds a Master’s in Urban Vision & Architectural Design from Domus Academy in Milan, where his research explored the intersection of contemporary urban strategies and heritage-sensitive development. His academic experience has deeply informed his practice, particularly in fostering adaptive reuse, climate resilience, and the regeneration of post-crisis cities.
Shady El Sayegh is a Lebanese architect and urban designer with over 15 years of professional experience across the Middle East and Europe. His work bridges architectural innovation with cultural sensitivity, consistently focusing on sustainable, contextual, and heritage-aware design.
He holds a Master’s in Urban Vision & Architectural Design from Domus Academy in Milan, where his research explored the intersection of contemporary urban strategies and heritage-sensitive development. His academic experience has deeply informed his practice, particularly in fostering adaptive reuse, climate resilience, and the regeneration of post-crisis cities.
Shady has held senior positions in renowned firms such as ERGA Saudi Lebanese Co., Dalfa Group, and Consolidated Contractors International, where he managed and coordinated large-scale architectural projects. His diverse expertise spans residential, commercial, and public sectors, with hands-on experience in construction management, design research, and feasibility studies.
Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, BIM, Rhino, and a range of 3D visualization tools, Shady combines strong technical skills with a design approach that is both visionary and grounded. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional and brings deep knowledge of sustainable architecture, urban planning, and site development to his work.
With a passion for reimagining urban spaces and building with purpose, Shady continues to advocate for design that not only serves but uplifts communities.
“At Domus Academy, I developed strong skills in urban analysis, conceptual design, and narrative-driven architectural thinking. Today, as the founder of my own architecture and urban design practice, I continue to apply the invaluable lessons I learned there: to lead, to imagine, and to build with purpose. It’s a foundation I will always be grateful for”.
