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The 50 Masters of Design 2026

The 50 Masters of Design 2026
Date:
Jul. 19, 2026
Liza  Muscat

Liza Muscat

Founder & Creative Director
Company:M atelier
Nationality:Maltese
Residence:Dubai, UAE

Liza Muscat is the Founder and Creative Director of M atelier, an award-winning boutique interior architecture and design studio with offices in Dubai and Porto. Specialising in premium and luxury hospitality, M atelier espouses a design philosophy that balances brand-aligned functionality with genuine aesthetic storytelling.

Liza Muscat

Born and raised on the Mediterranean island of Malta, Liza built her career across Europe, Australia and the Middle East, designing for some of the world's most respected international firms, including HBA and Wilson Associates, where she led projects for major global brands.

When founding M atelier in 2016, Liza set out with a clear vision: to attract talented, driven creatives and to build a culture of trust and authenticity that fosters joyful creativity. In short, she created the studio she had always wanted to work for. Liza's aesthetic sensibility draws on both contemporary and traditional influences to create innovative spaces that leave a lasting impression.

Her design principles are grounded in a deep understanding of the hospitality industry, the priorities of owners and clients, and, above all, the guest experience. She designs spaces that are intentional and evocative, not merely decorative.

With an acclaimed portfolio of projects for world-leading hospitality brands, M atelier today comprises a highly talented and diverse team of architects and designers, supported by deep industry connections across the globe. The studio's work leans strongly into premium and luxury hospitality design across the the Middle East and Europe. By maintaining a deeply engaged, hands-on approach on every project, M atelier consistently delivers spaces that are true to the project brief, the brand, and the cultural context of each location.