In a market that treats houses as products, we create living narratives: spaces that breathe, that hold memory, and that remain profoundly human.
)We design with an integrated mindset, allowing architecture to unfold as one complete experience. We remove rather than add, allowing space, light, and material to express their value with clarity.
The result are spaces that seek not to impress, but to endure, allowing us to experience ourselves deeply connected to place and emotions. For us, a project does not end with drawings or construction. It begins there. Each work continues to evolve, a living design that adapts, matures, and grows alongside you. We operate as a boutique consultancy beyond the conventional market. The integration of architecture, experience design, and measured aftercare forms a blue ocean for our clients.
Breath Design (formerly UNICA Architects) was founded in 2017 by Riccardo Robustini and a partner, with an initial focus on architecture and urban planning. In 2018, we opened our headquarters in Dubai, followed by a satellite office in Bologna, Italy, and Barcelona, Spain.
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Over the years, our work has increasingly specialized in residential architecture, with a central focus on the act of inhabiting in all its forms. What began as a team of three has grown into a collective of 15 international professionals with different backgrounds and united by the passion of crafting spaces that speak to the soul.
( 02 )Creating a home becomes a shared act of creation. Our work is guided by dialogue and observation, allowing each project to emerge as an act of awareness.
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With six years’ experience in urban planning and joinery design, Areej focuses on the precision of the small scale. She integrates arts, creativity and craft to create human-centered design solutions.
Areej Abutrabi is an architect and joinery designer with over six years of professional experience in the field of design and urban planning. Her career began in large-scale urban development before she shifted her focus toward architectural design and the intimacy of small-scale projects. At Breath Design, she specializes in projects that demand extreme precision, craftsmanship, and a human-centered approach. Areej is deeply passionate about the selection of materials and the integration of traditional art with modern architecture to create practical, expressive solutions. Her professional work is characterized by a dedication to creating spaces that are both comfortable and meaningful for the end user. She explores how the smallest details of a project can enhance the overall quality of living, ensuring that every architectural gesture is both functional and emotionally resonant.
Formerly Press Manager at Studio Fuksas, she oversees brand identity. With a decade of experience, she transforms complex concepts into architectural narratives.
Giuditta Ferroni holds a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Rome and a specialization in Art Direction and Graphic Design. Since 2023, she has served as Brand and Communications Manager at Breath Design, overseeing the studio’s identity and global communication strategies. With over a decade of professional experience, she has coordinated creative activities for renowned international practices, including a significant four-year tenure as Communications and Press Manager at Studio Fuksas in Rome. Giuditta is specialized in transforming complex architectural concepts into compelling narratives, combining her landscape background with strong visual design skills to explore the intersection of storytelling and space. Her role is essential in ensuring that the philosophy of Breath Design is communicated with clarity and resonance across all physical and digital platforms.
Following roles at Evento and Animatics, he crafts narratives through light and atmosphere. Hossam produces fresh imagery that connects the soul to architecture.
Hossam Mohammad is a 3D visualizer who crafts immersive visual experiences designed to translate complex architectural concepts into compelling stories. At Breath Design, he develops visual narratives that emphasize the interplay of light, atmosphere, and emotion, allowing clients to connect with architecture on a deeper, sensory level. His earlier career included significant collaborations with Evento Design, Animatics Studio, and Vanilla Studio, where he gained extensive experience in residential, commercial, and international projects. This exposure to diverse clients and geographic contexts has shaped his distinctive professional approach, which blends rigorous technical expertise with artistic storytelling. Hossam focuses on producing fresh and unconventional imagery that highlights the essential qualities of a space, ensuring that the visual representation of a project is as evocative as the structure itself.
A former Teaching Assistant at Politecnico di Milano, he was BIM lead for the Zayed Museum. Jakub unites technical leadership with a deep sensitivity for design.
Jakub Mizeria is a qualified architect with degrees from the Politecnico di Milano and Wroclaw University of Science and Technology. Early in his professional career, he specialized in digital integration, advancing from a junior architect to a BIM coordinator. During this time, he also served as a Teaching Assistant at the Politecnico di Milano and achieved ISO-compliant BIM Coordinator certification. Jakub played a fundamental role as the BIM Coordinator for the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, one of the most complex multidisciplinary construction sites in the world. This experience demonstrated his technical leadership in managing massive datasets and architectural coordination. At Breath Design, he serves as a BIM Architect, where he combines this high-level technical precision with a deep sensitivity for the design of architecture and luxury interiors throughout the Middle East.
Dina brings 15 years of experience in operations and finance for consultancy firms. Since 2024, she has ensured the smooth workflows that empower Breath Design.
Dina Farah holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Administration and brings over 15 years of specialized experience to her role. Her extensive career has been defined by managing operations, finance, human resources, and project coordination within high-level architectural and engineering consultancy firms. Since joining Breath Design in 2024, she has served as the Office and Operations Manager, where she ensures the studio’s internal pulse remains steady and precise. Dina is responsible for maintaining smooth workflows, supporting strategic planning, and fostering an environment that allows the design team to focus entirely on the creative process. She thrives in dynamic, international contexts where creativity and technical precision intersect. Dina takes great pride in enabling a curated workspace that empowers the team to deliver extraordinary architectural design.
An ARB architect with 13 years in London and Milan, she worked on large-scale projects such as Holland Park Gate. Viola works across scales to create coherent, meaningful architectural narratives.
Viola Gurioli is an Italian ARB-registered architect with over 13 years of international experience gained at award-winning practices in both London and Milan. Throughout her career, she has led multidisciplinary teams on high-complexity projects from the initial concept phase through to final site completion. Her notable portfolio includes the Holland Park Gate development in London, a bespoke private villa in Dulwich, and a luxury five-star hotel in Central London. Her expertise spans high-end residential design, hospitality, complex façades, wellness areas, and custom interiors. Since joining Breath Design in 2025 as a Senior Architect, Viola has contributed a highly structured approach and a global perspective to the team. She is dedicated to architecture’s ability to shape the cadence of daily life, creating coherent and meaningful narratives across scales, from master plans to details.
From Singapore to Bali, he has shaped boutique resorts across Asia. He approaches design holistically, blurring the boundaries between interior and landscape.
Zsombor Baktay is an architect with extensive international experience spanning the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Hungary. He has developed a diverse portfolio across various project typologies, with a particular focus on high-end residential and luxury hospitality design. His work includes boutique resorts across Asia, with significant projects located in Phuket, Goa, Beijing, and Bali, where he emphasizes the creation of immersive experiences rooted in the natural world. Passionate about the integration of landscape and architecture, Zsombor strives to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces, encouraging a constant engagement with natural elements. As the Head of Architecture at Breath Design, he approaches every project holistically, uniting fine technical detail with a soulful atmosphere to ensure that each building breathes in harmony with its site.
Specialized in sustainable design, Laura worked at MCA and Lombardini22 on high scale projects such as the Deloitte Campus. At Breath, she curates international teams with a focus on project scope.
Laura Mancini specialized in Interior Design at the University of Naples before pursuing advanced studies in Sustainable Architecture in Bologna. Her professional trajectory was shaped by six years at MCA Architects, where she contributed to international projects while completing a Master’s in Healthcare and Hospital Design. This experience deepened her expertise in project management and team coordination, which she further refined through an Executive Programme at LUISS Business School in Rome. In Milan, she joined Lombardini22 to manage the interior design of the new Deloitte campus. Now serving as Projects Curator at Breath Design, Laura coordinates an international team to ensure every project is delivered within scope. She embraces a coaching leadership style based on trust and shared goals, ensuring that the technical delivery of a project honors the studio’s poetic vision.
Moataz guides ideas into environments that connect emotionally. He values the creative process, using his sensitivity for light to craft unique, living spaces.
Moataz Khalil is an architect and 3D visualizer who combines creative vision with technical expertise to craft unique architectural spaces. His professional experience includes a wide range of residential, retail, and hospitality projects, through which he developed both advanced technical skills and a sensitivity to the role of design in daily life. At Breath Design, he values the integrity of the creative process, guiding ideas step by step into environments that connect with people on an emotional level. Moataz is particularly passionate about the study of light, materials, and atmosphere, viewing architectural design as a form of storytelling that transforms technical drawings into living experiences. His collaborative and inquisitive approach contributes significantly to Breath Design’s international strength, ensuring that every project is communicated with a unique visual soul.
As the founder of Breath Design, his vision blends human-centered innovation with natural inspiration, seeking balance between the primordial and the modern.
Founder and Director Riccardo Robustini distills a profound academic background into the architectural philosophy of Breath. He holds a Postgraduate degree in Smart Cities from MIT and a Master’s in Advanced Architecture Design for Collective Housing from UPM and ETH Zurich. Riccardo earned his degrees in architecture and engineering at the University of Bologna, complemented by two years at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. His professional journey includes pivotal roles at Juan Herreros Arquitectos in Madrid and OBR in Italy. Before founding his practice, he served as Design Director for the Office of H.H. The Crown Prince of Dubai and Projects Director at X-Architects, contributing to major international landmarks. His work seeks a balance between the primordial and the modern, where human-centered innovation meets natural inspiration to serve contemporary aspirations.
Following roles at Evento and Animatics, he crafts narratives through light and atmosphere. Hossam produces fresh imagery that connects the soul to architecture.
Hossam Mohammad is a 3D visualizer who crafts immersive visual experiences designed to translate complex architectural concepts into compelling stories. At Breath Design, he develops visual narratives that emphasize the interplay of light, atmosphere, and emotion, allowing clients to connect with architecture on a deeper, sensory level. His earlier career included significant collaborations with Evento Design, Animatics Studio, and Vanilla Studio, where he gained extensive experience in residential, commercial, and international projects. This exposure to diverse clients and geographic contexts has shaped his distinctive professional approach, which blends rigorous technical expertise with artistic storytelling. Hossam focuses on producing fresh and unconventional imagery that highlights the essential qualities of a space, ensuring that the visual representation of a project is as evocative as the structure itself.
Trained in Turin and Milan, she moved from global retail concepts to bespoke homes. Alessia crafts tailored spaces that balance function with emotional resonance.
Alessia Kalivas earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering in Turin before moving to Milan to complete a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture. This academic path allowed her to deepen her understanding of how interior volumes directly influence the broader architectural experience. She began her professional career in Milan, where she contributed to large-scale residential and office projects while participating in various international design competitions. Alessia then transitioned into the retail sector, where she was responsible for developing a new global concept for a major international brand. Ultimately, her dedication to the personal scale of design guided her back to residential architecture. At Breath Design, she concentrates on interior architecture, where she creates thoughtful, meaningful spaces that balance technical function with emotional resonance.
With previous experiences at Archea Associati and MCA, Valentina has gained an international expertise on high rise projects. At Breath she balances BIM management with site supervision for Middle East villas.
With previous experiences at Archea Associati and MCA, Valentina has gained an international expertise on high rise projects. At Breath she balances BIM management with site supervision for Middle East villas.
With six years’ experience in urban planning and joinery design, Areej focuses on the precision of the small scale. She integrates arts, creativity and craft to create human-centered design solutions.
Formerly Press Manager at Studio Fuksas, she oversees brand identity. With a decade of experience, she transforms complex concepts into architectural narratives.
Following roles at Evento and Animatics, he crafts narratives through light and atmosphere. Hossam produces fresh imagery that connects the soul to architecture.
A former Teaching Assistant at Politecnico di Milano, he was BIM lead for the Zayed Museum. Jakub unites technical leadership with a deep sensitivity for design.
Dina brings 15 years of experience in operations and finance for consultancy firms. Since 2024, she has ensured the smooth workflows that empower Breath Design.
An ARB architect with 13 years in London and Milan, she worked on large-scale projects such as Holland Park Gate. Viola works across scales to create coherent, meaningful architectural narratives.
From Singapore to Bali, he has shaped boutique resorts across Asia. He approaches design holistically, blurring the boundaries between interior and landscape.
Specialized in sustainable design, Laura worked at MCA and Lombardini22 on high scale projects such as the Deloitte Campus. At Breath, she curates international teams with a focus on project scope.
Moataz guides ideas into environments that connect emotionally. He values the creative process, using his sensitivity for light to craft unique, living spaces.
As the founder of Breath Design, his vision blends human-centered innovation with natural inspiration, seeking balance between the primordial and the modern.
Following roles at Evento and Animatics, he crafts narratives through light and atmosphere. Hossam produces fresh imagery that connects the soul to architecture.
Trained in Turin and Milan, she moved from global retail concepts to bespoke homes. Alessia crafts tailored spaces that balance function with emotional resonance.
With previous experiences at Archea Associati and MCA, Valentina has gained an international expertise on high rise projects. At Breath she balances BIM management with site supervision for Middle East villas.
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