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Dani Antoun Bterrani is the founder of 3dr Models, the largest model making company in the Middle East.
Dani Antoun Bterrani | |
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 Dani Antoun Bterrani | |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Occupation | Founder of 3dr Models |
Biography
editPersonal life
editDani Antoun Bterrani is a Lebanese national.[1]
Professional life
editIn 1998, Bterrani founded the Dubai-based company 3dr Models, which creates miniature versions of commercial, residential and recreational developments. They work with international clients. Now heading 3dr Models, a huge company that has grown to become an internationally recognized firm, with production center boasting an area of 50,000 sq.feet, well equipped state of the art machines, and more than 400 skillful professional model makers, has been a part of more than 5000 projects.[1]
In 2002, he further diversified into wooden flooring trading and installation. Meanwhile, the demand for model making was growing rapidly and in 2005, Bterrani met his current partner, Ray Cheung. With the same model making history in common, they immediately joined forces and created what is now the largest model making facility in the world.[2]
3dr Models and RJ Models currently have 18% of the world's model making market, occupying 12,800 square meters with over 500 in manpower, producing over 60 models per month.[3]
Companies under BT Investments include 3dr Models, ADF Properties, 3D Innovation and Falmoze.[4]
In 2013, Bterrani was featured in Middle East Architect magazine as one of the Power 50 who shaped the architecture of the Middle East (page 62).[5]
Acclaimed Projects
edit- In 2014, Bterrani's company 3dr Models constructed the model to showcase the new Dubai Creek waterfront.[6] Bterrani was also interviewed by Middle East Architect magazine on adapting to technology (page 60).[7]
- Burj Al Arab, Dubai for Atkins[8]
- HSBC Headquarters, Hong Kong; for Foster and Partners[9]
- Hong Kong Airport, Hong Kong; for Foster and Partners[10]
- Pinnacle Tower, London; for Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)[11]
- Palm Island Dubai, Nakheel developers.
- Swiss Re Insurance Headquarters, London; for Foster and Partners
- Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo; for Zaha Hadid Architects
- World Trade Center Tower One, New York; for Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM)
Notable clients
edit- Emaar[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Srinibas Rout (4 December 2015). "Dani Bterani's 3dr Models: Thinking Small To Build Big". PropTiger. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "3dr Models". YouTube. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "RJ Models is interviewed by Wall Street Journal". RJ Models. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "BT-INVESTMENTS". www.bt-investments.com.
- ^ http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?eid=f9d6cabe-df30-406b-b378-118c53d2cef3 Middle East Architect, December 2013, p. 62
- ^ "Bridging the Dubai Canal extension". Design Middle East.
- ^ DesignMENA. (2014). Dani Bterrani, founder 3dr Models on adapting to technology. Available: http://www.constructionweekonline.com/emagazines/mea_649.php p60. Last accessed 12 May 2014.
- ^ "Burj Al Arab". www.atkinsglobal.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "HSBC UK Headquarters - Foster + Partners". www.fosterandpartners.com.
- ^ "Cathay Pacific Lounges, Hong Kong International Airport - Foster + Partners". www.fosterandpartners.com.
- ^ "innacle Tower, London". Archived from the original on 22 August 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "3dr Models- Model Maker, Model Makers, Model Making, 3d Model Making, Architectural Model Making". www.3drmodels.com.