Chair of the Department of Interior Design and Associate Professor of Interior Design, American University in Dubai (AUD). Italian-born Architect Annamaria Lambri received her architectural education at the Politecnico di Milano and went on to specialize in hospitality design. With extensive experience in architecture and design, she has worked on a wide range of projects, including international exhibitions and high-profile commercial, residential, and hospitality developments in Italy and abroad.
Since relocating to the UAE, she has contributed to numerous prestigious projects, deepening her expertise and exploring a broad spectrum of design topics. She has played a key role in several major hospitality developments in collaboration with renowned international hotel operators. Her work spans the Gulf region, Asia, and Europe, establishing her as an experienced professional in the field of hospitality design.
She is the Chair of the Interior Design Department at the American University in Dubai (AUD), School of Architecture, Art, and Design (SAAD). Over the years, she developed strong collaborations with leading industry partners, bridging academia and professional practice; efforts that have earned her AUD Provost’s Awards. Notably, she played an instrumental role in the creation and development of the Hospitality Design Concentration within the Interior Design program. Her research focuses on human-centred design, with a particular emphasis on the evolution and impact of hospitality design and she maintains a strong presence in both research and practice. She holds several distinguished certifications, including the Leaders of Learning program from Harvard University. She is an AIA Internatsheal Associate (American Institute of Architects), and a RIBA Chartered Member (Royal Institute of British Architects), and a member of IDEC (Interior Design Educators Council).
Annamaria serves on various academic and industry committees and is regularly invited as a jury member for international design competitions and awards. She is also a speaker at numerous local and international conferences, workshops, seminars, and industry events in interior design and architecture.
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