KPF Principals Hana Kassem and Mustafa Chehabeddine, together with Senior Marketing Director Anita Franchetti, represented the firm at the global conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 18, where Hana delivered her presentation titled “Built for Breakthroughs – Designing High-Impact Tech Districts.”
Hana’s portfolio is defined by a commitment to creating spaces that resonate with individuals’ and communities’ sense of belonging, while addressing both environmental and cultural sustainability. Her work includes state-of-the-art research and innovation districts, workplaces, and residences, such as the sustainability-led campus for The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (Guangzhou) and a state-of-the-art innovation center for the University of Michigan. Recognized as a thought leader in the architecture industry, Hana’s projects have received multiple design awards, and she is a frequent speaker at international conferences and a published author in architectural titles.
At Cityscape Global, Hana presented “Built for Breakthroughs – Designing High-Impact Tech Districts” as part of the conference’s “Reconciling Technology & Human Experience” session. Her lecture explored how strategic design and smart governance can transform urban spaces into high-tech innovation hubs, shaping the future of cities and nations. The presentation took place on November 18 from 5:10 PM to 5:25 PM, under the DnA – Developers & Architects sector, and offered valuable insights for those interested in the intersection of technology, design, and community.
