BRUNO DESLANDES
SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPERT I Master Planning and Architectural Heritage
Director for Design and Master planning Acting Development Department Lead at Public Investment Fund (PIF) Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in leading large-scale development projects in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), with budgets exceeding hundreds of billions of USD. Renowned for exceptional technical expertise and design quality; excelling in overseeing projects from initial feasibility studies to final execution. With an innovative and detail-focused approach ensuring the creation of meaningful, sustainable spaces that resonate with users. Passionate about collaborating with international, multidisciplinary teams to tackle ambitious challenges and shape a vibrant, multi-sensory future in our built environment.
In addition to a successful career in large-scale development, Bruno has a deep personal commitment to architectural heritage restoration and conservation. His dedication to this discipline has enabled him to engage actively in the Middle East for decades, earning him positions within UNESCO as Senior Expert-Consultant and other esteemed organizations. This experience has honed his sensitive and immersive design perspective, enriching his approach to every project.
He has over 25 years of experiences, and is internationally recognized for his unique expertise in the field of Emergency documentation and diagnostic of built Cultural Heritage in danger, including when damaged by armed conflicts. Experienced with war zones for more than a decade, he has been deeply involved during the last years in both Syria and Iraq. Holding a PhD in Building archaeology, his methodology during conflicts and post-conflicts