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The 50 Masters of Design 2026

The 50 Masters of Design 2026
Date:
Jul. 19, 2026
Boran  Agoston

Boran Agoston

Design Executive Director
Company:STUDIOI
Nationality:Bosnian
Residence:Dubai, UAE

Boran Agoston is an award-winning architect with over four decades of international experience in architecture and master planning. Throughout his career, he has led the design and delivery of high-profile projects across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East, establishing a reputation for shaping complex, large-scale mixed-use developments through a distinctive and thoughtful design approach.

Boran Agoston

In 2014, he joined STUDIOI as Design Director, bringing with him a breadth of international insight and leadership. His contribution has been instrumental in elevating the firm’s design capabilities and expanding its multidisciplinary offering, which spans architecture, master planning, interior design, façade and lighting design, landscape architecture, structural and MEP engineering, infrastructure, and construction supervision.

Boran has been a driving force behind the company’s evolution, contributing to a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, hospitality, transportation, and large-scale master planning projects. His ability to navigate both local and international contexts, combined with a commitment to design excellence, has supported the firm’s remarkable growth—from a small team of six to a practice of over 600 professionals.

His design philosophy is rooted in creating architecture that balances modernity with a sense of tranquillity and spatial continuity. Drawing inspiration from culture, climate, nature, and local traditions, Boran’s work reflects a deep sensitivity to place while embracing innovation and forward-thinking design principles.

Today, Boran and his team are engaged in some of the region’s most prominent developments, including Palm Jebel Ali, Ghaf Woods, and One B Tower, alongside a portfolio of large-scale mixed-use projects and master plans across the Middle East.

For Boran, the future of architecture lies in adaptability and responsibility. As the profession evolves in response to global challenges, he advocates for a renewed design ethos—one that prioritizes sustainability, embraces innovation, and redefines the relationship between the built environment and nature through low-carbon, forward-looking solutions.