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Architecture is a noble and ancient art. Its final goal is not only creating beautiful places to live in and work: it builds commodities, leverages investments, inspires efficiency. Our mission as designers is to ignite the process of making good architecture, following it step-by-step, in order to ensure the highest possible quality for both the product and the process itself.

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WE AREan international consultant

organization that operates in the

specific fields of master planning, engineering, architecture and interior design with a board

range of professional experience

acquired over 40 past years of activity.

The company operates through a

team of high-profile professionals

and delivers fully integrated design

services for large scale projects.

we are able to provide a wide range of

services, including strategic planning,

architectural, engineering and interior

design.

Our holistic approach finds design solutions

where all disciplines merge in a single unit.

We satisfy clients of all around the globe

with our offices in Italy, UAE, Qatar, Algeria and India.

In order to fulfill this mission we make use

of diverse strategies to cater to the different

market needs.

Architecture is a noble and ancient art, but its final goal is not only that of creating beautiful places to live and work: it builds commodities, leverages investments, inspires efficiency. Our mission as designers is thus that of igniting the process of making good architecture, following it step-by-step in order to ensure the highest possible quality of both the product and the process. At the very centre of our design philosophy lies therefore

The devoTion To our clienT who can always expect the highest standards of performance from our organization, constantly addressing the value of the project.

The dedicaTion To our mission derives from the passion that inspires our work, for

our. PHILoSoPHY AND ETHICS

We at Studio costa&partners aim to produce high quality architectural design in concept, in detail and in execution, on time, and to programme and deliver to our clients excellent value for their investment capital.

architecture is among the most elevating professions which anyone can undertake.

our holisTic approach allows us to clearly see what matters most for the success of our projects: be it

The Genius loci a profound understanding of the meaning of the places where our designs are situated, or the quest for that delicate balance between

spaTial and TechnoloGical innovaTion

and The values of TradiTion or the awareness that our most important assets are our invaluably precious cities. All this always keeping in mind that

man is whaT lies aT The very cenTre of our work

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PRACTICEOUR

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Over two generations at work all over the world allowed us to refine a unique and distinctive approach,

focused on the concept of total quality, which comes in:

EFFICIENCYThrough placing the client’s objectives as our focus, at FCF we

aim to produce high quality architectural design in concept, in

detail and in execution, on time, and to program.

Our mission is to provide to our clients excellent values for their

capital investment.

TRUST FCF’s approach is built around the principle that our clients are

not only building a project, they are building a partnership grounded in mutual cooperation and responsibility, for the

achievement of their goals. Our goal is that partnership.

DESIGNThe way we see it, our purpose is much more than designing

buildings or master planning projects, our purpose is to be our client’s advisor.

OUR STATEMENT OF DESIGN

OUT PRACTICE IN

THREE POINTS

BUILT AROUND OUR CLIENTS TO MAXIMIZE OUR EFFICIENCY

We found a new system to fill clients needs with the aim of achieving high quality results minimizing time and budget, with a constant and accurate control throughout the process.

EFFICIENCY

QUALITY

CONTROL

TIME

MONEY

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FCF is a fully integrated single source design firm offering architecture, interior design and engineering

services. We can provide our clients an array of services to meet their needs with just a single discipline or in any

combination. Our design approach is intentionally holistic, combining the strengths of each design discipline

into one, integrated team.

“within our framework

we manage the whole process “

holistic design approach

MASTERPLANNING

URBAN PLANNING

BUILDING DESIGN

OUR SPECIALIZATION

COUNTRYSIDE

GOVERNMENT

RESIDENTIALURBAN PARK

MALL AND RETAIL

CITY

ONE single source provider

OUR SPECIALIZATION

no missed DETAILS

save MONEYsave TIME

Our specialization is the CITY: we provide an integrated design solution, starting from urban planning and road

network, including landscape and park areas, to detailed building design and their interior design.

Our mission is designing and re-designing cities for people.

INDUSTRY

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WE LEAD THE WHOLE DESIGN PROCESS“DEVIL is in

details and in

changes of scale”

Our strategy is to follow each project through all its stages, from concept design

to delivery, paying attention to all details throughout each phase.

This allows us to optimize timing and to reduce the number of figures involved:

we hold a full control over all the process and we guarantee a better quality.

CONCEPT

DELIVERY

INFRASTRUCTURE

ENGINEERING

APPROVALS

BUILDING DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

INTERIOR DESIGN

SITE SUPERVISION

MASTERPLANWE COORDINATE THE WHOLE DESIGN TEAM

WE HAVE A CENTRALIZED COORDINATION

NO MISSED DETAILS

SAVE MONEY AND TIME

OUR

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S urban planning mobility plan

airport masterplanurban parktheme parklandscaping

MASTER PLANNING

aviationrailways

roads and highwaysbridges

industrialhidraulic harbours

INFRASTRUCTURE

environmental engineering

water resources management

transporting engineeringsuper structuresMEP engineering

ENGINEERING

healthcareeducation

sport and stadiumshopping mall

residentialgovernment

resort and leisureretail development

ARCHITECTURE

luxury villas and residences

art and exhibitioncommercial

hotelrestaurants

spa and wellness

INTERIORS

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To pursue our goal of an high quality design through an efficient and integrated process, we have created a new

innovative business model: the Strategic Alliance. We consolidates the strengths of the traditional market

models discharging their weakness, and the result is our flexible, structured and high qualified Alliance.

OUR BUSINESS MODEL

This unique system has been created to export abroad our high profile, know-how and ideas which,

together with our network, places us on the market as a consultancy firm of high strategic profile.

“We have learned the

value of team work

where TEAM means

Together Everyone

Achieves More”

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INTERNAL system of EXPERTISE

INTERNAL system of EXPERTISE

INTERNAL system of EXPERTISE

NETWORKof specialized skills

NETWORKof specialized skills

CO-OPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP

ALLIANCEa structured

organization of high specialized

partners

TEMPORARY CONSORTIUM

ENGINEERING COMPANIES

ALLIANCEspecialization

flexibilitylow prices

specializationflexibilitylow prices

organizationquality control

process control

organizationquality controlprocess control

TRADITIONAL MARKET MODELS

We believe in developing A TRUSTED RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR CLIENTS

It will allow in the long term a MORE EFFICIENT WORKFLOW and guarantee THE CLIENT’S SUCCESS.

Our distinctive philosophy is based on the same principles of care, value and elegance established over four decades ago.

Our appreciation of a client’s social, political and economic concerns and of architectural and aesthetic qualities makes FCF the ideal partner to assist our clients in the creation of prestigious architectural solutions.

TRUST

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We provide over FORTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 40Our approach is HOLISTIC AND INTEGRATED

We design in SUSTAINABILITY

We arePROJECT MANAGEMENT DRIVEN

We are CLIENT ORIENTED

At the very centre of our design philosophy lies therefore:

• OVER FORTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCES and the awareness

that our values guide our business

• OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH which allows us to clearly

see which matters must be addressed for the success of

our projects

• DESIGN IN SUSTAINABILITY, founded upon the concept

of embedding sustainability as a design criteria directly

into the design process from inception

• DEDICATION TO OUR MISSION, deriving from the

passion that inspires our work

• THE DEVOTION TO OUR CLIENTS, who can always

expect the highest standards of performance from our

organization.

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CONTINUITY IN CHANGE

FCF history is firmly embedded in its traditions and values established over four decades ago, when the practice

was founded; over the years the company started expanding into international markets leaning on the original

concept.

At the same time, at FCF we understand the need to be adaptable and willing to change in response to our own

growth and to the changing needs of time and of the industry.

Dedicated to research, we continually investigate new methods of construction, new materials and innovative

thinking.

FCF ideas are based on the long company history of over 40 years, and have been displayed in various and

innovative projects.

OUR

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Our design approach

is based on the same

PRINCIPLES AND

VALUES established

over four decades ago

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CLIENT

RESEARCH

LOCAL PRESENCE

BEST OF MADE IN ITALY

best ofINTERNATIONAL

PRACTICE

Today the quality of our design is still living in the excellence of Made in Italy, combined with our local presence

and our worldwide experience, and an accurate research on the best technology.

KEY TO OUR CLIENT’S FUTURE

The specific organization of each project’s team is decided upon in accordance with the project

requirements and it is coordinated by an experienced Architect in charge, who follows the entire

process. He is the direct representative for the client, one-to-one solution to customers requirements:

he becomes the spokesman of all other experts involved in the process.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Our clients are not

only building a project,

they are BUILDING A

PARTNERSHIP for the

achievement of their goals

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advisors users clients

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OUR PRACTICE GROUP

We firmly believe that behind it all stands the dedication and loyalty of our directors, partners and associates, whose cumulative experiences, brilliant and creative minds, enthusiasm and

professional competences make up what FCF is today: a leading architectural design firm

capable of understanding the client’s goals and proficient in the interpretation of the client’s

vision, that directly result into social and cultural meaning and economic value.HOW

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Our professional practice has been purposely organized in a strong matrix-type structure, allowing any size of

project to be easily absorbed and followed by the studio.

The matrix structure also allows for the eventual incorporation of any external experts, consultants and, in certain

cases, Strategic Alliance partners who are deemed necessary to become part of a specific project team, when so

required and agreed upon with the client.

A MATRIX-TYPE STRUCTURE

IDEACLIENT

SATISFACTION

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DEVELOPMENT DESIGN CONSTRUCTIONADMINISTRATION

scope of services concept design engineering realization

ARCH IN CHARGE

PROJECT ARCHITECT

DESIGN TEAM

PROJECT MANAGER

SITE SUPERVISOR

time planning

fees

H.R.

communication

research design

working drawings

final design

value eng.

quality

office manager materials models QA / QC

tenderaccount

competition engineering tender ass.

subcontractors

supervisioncontractsI.T.

library editing contract admin.

testing

AS built

P R O J E C T M A N A G E M E N T D R I V E N A P P R O A C H A N D P R O C E S S

OUR PURPOSE IS TO BE OUR CLIENT’S ADVISOR

With our projects we aim to create a unique design , as unique is each of our clients.We try to understand the real needs and requests of our clients, and we help them to find the best solution.We set ourselves as guarantors of client interests rather than sellers of architectural services.

DESIGN

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MAN IS WHAT LIES AT THE VERY CENTRE OF OUR WORKOur final goal is not only that of creating beautiful places to live and work:

we build commodities, leverage investments, inspire efficiency. Our mission as designers is thus that of igniting the process of making

good architecture, following it step by-step in order to ensure the highest

possible quality of both the product and the process.

Each client is different.

Our philosophy believes that architectural and design quality is a different

value from aesthetic taste of them. We want to keep them separate in order

to perfectly tailor all needs and expectations of our clients.

DELIVERINGQUALITY

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A TAILOR-MADE DESIGN

client NEEDS

client AMBITIONS

client INVESTMENTS

client VALUESclient KNOWLEDGE

client EXPERIENCE

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Whether designing a luxury penthouse

or a government building, FCF Team

has the knowledge and experience to

deliver architectural environments that

meet and exceed client’s need and

create homes and buildings for the end-

user.

In our work we try to understand client’s

vision and translate it into architecture.

Our buildings are not just design

expressions: we aim to create spaces

for people.

We believe the process is as important as the project and we

strive to make the service just as complete as efficient.

Whenever we face a new project we start with a first research

step wondering about who are all the figures involved in the

whole process, first of all who is our end-user and who will live

and take up the ultimate facility.

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OUR APPRECIATION

RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE

We are environmentally responsible and responsive as demonstrated by over four decades of implementation

of systems and strategies guided by suitability, durability and common sense.

With each client FCF examines the triple bottom line, thus carefully considering the impact on the client, the community, and the environment.

We believe that FCF is a “people practice”. We believe our employees and consultants different aptitudes,

expertise, vigor, enthusiastic personalities, enquiring minds and creative talent, maintain FCF’s innovative

edge.

We firmly believe that it is possible to provide our clients with facilities that go well beyond their initial

expectations through our concerted use of straightforward and simple construction techniques.

OUR WORLDWIDE EXPERIENCEIn our practice we always try to keep an eye open to the world. We try to keep an

open-mind through our presence all over the world, our international team and

through our research activities.

With our offices in Italy, UAE, Qatar, Algeria and India we always discover new customs and technologies, source and support of our creativity.

Our team consists of experts and professionals from all over the world and with

their experience and their background they continuously give their contribution

with new innovative ideas.

Our academic and didactic commitment is an opportunity for our own growth

and it contributes immensely to our projects.

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Angelo Costa, Architect Ph.D.Principal, CEO

Roberto Claverie, MSc. (Econ), PMP.Managing Director

Angelo Costa earned an architectural degree from La Sapienza University in Rome, in 2001 and has a Ph.D. in Architettura e Costruzione, Spazio-Società at the Faculty of Architecture Valle Giulia of La Sapienza University in Rome. He is registered professionally as an Architect since 2002 with the Order of Architects of the City and Province of Rome.Mr. Costa is founder and chief executive officer of Studio Costa Architecture. As the firm’s CEO he closely follows the evolution of the project process, from feasibility study to construction supervision, and deals with all design aspects and processing of construction documents. Besides being involved in the architectural sector, Mr. Costa has dedicated himself to innovative design and research activities by participating to national and international design competitions. His leadership has successfully transitioned the company from a national to an international consultancy and shaped the practice into a strong matrix organization capable of absorbing projects of all sizes and categories.

Mr. Claverie is a Master of Economical Science (Dipl.Volkswirt) from the University of Bonn, Germany. He holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. He has professional experience in Germany, Spain, United Arab Emirates and Italy.His prior professional commitment was as Head of Operations and Project Management in a company with more than 300 consultancy professionals. As the Managing Director, Mr. Claverie is responsible for all the project management of the firm.A results-oriented, hands-on construction professional with experience in all aspects of the construction consultancy and projects with a total construction cost exceeding US $ 5 billion, Mr.Claverie has been exposed to large scale projects, especially in Dubai, UAE, leading large group of interdisciplinary professionals to achieve demanding market-related quality, cost and time constraints. His outstanding experience in coordinating large teams of architects and engineers and multi-party mega volume projects, combined with the strong knowledge in project management and implementation of CPM, Business Analysis and cost control, provide Mr. Claverie with the necessary tools in order to provide management, analysis and problem solving throughout the life of a project.

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