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Morné Pienaar
Architect · Urban Designer · Design Director
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25 years leading architecture, urban design and public realm across Africa and the Middle East. My work combines design authorship, concept leadership and distinctive architectural narratives with client relationships, studio culture and delivery.
Current practice
Jacobs · Dubai | 2022–Present
Design Director, Architecture (2025–Present)
Associate Director (2023–2025) · Principal Architect (2022–2023)
Regional Technology Lead · Regional AI Design Custodian · Autodesk FORMA Tool Steward
Selected project leadership
Architecture, place and identity
Jeddah Cruise Hub · Rua Al Madinah, Superblock 4 · Qiddiya Resort Core · NEOM OXAGON Port · NEOM Vault Mirage Depot · OXAGON Village Public Realm
Practice leadership
FEAT · HolmJordaan · MOMA
FEAT Architects & Urban Designers — Partner / Design Director | 2017–2021
HolmJordaan — Design Director | 2011–2017
MOMA — Design Director | 2009–2011
Morné Pienaar Architect — Director | 2005–2009
Comrie+Wilkinson — Architect | 2000–2005
Education & recognition
University of Pretoria
M.Arch (Prof) · B.Arch (Hons)
SACAP registration · SAIA membership
SAIA National Award of Merit, 2006 · GIA Award of Merit, 2005
Autodesk University speaker, 2024 · CTBUH panelist, Dubai