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Debbie Flevotomou

Industry Patron, Module TutorMA, RIBA, ARB
Email me: dflevotomou@aub.ac.uk

Overview

Debbie Flevotomou RIBA, an award-winning architect and THINK NATURE ambassador, is a distinguished professional excelling in both architecture and business leadership. With over two decades of research and practical experience, Debbie is also a seasoned educator and scholar. As a board member and Vice President of IKAR Holdings, IKAR Arabia Investments Group, Debbie plays a pivotal role in steering strategic investments and fostering growth in the global market.

Over the past 19 years, Debbie has delivered compelling speeches at universities worldwide—from Madagascar to Dubai to Lithuania—consistently drawing high demand for her insights and expertise. By running several companies and holding significant positions in IKAR Holdings, Debbie is keen to work with students who excel, offering them invaluable opportunities to engage with real-world projects and industry leaders.

80 international awards - Examples of awards:

  • Who is who International Awards, 2024
  • Innovation Award for Civic Architectural Designs - London, UK, 2023
  • Women in architecture award for Best Female Architect of the year 2022 Global 100
  • Best Skyscrapers Architectural Design Studio - Global Excellence Awards
  • Best High-End Commercial Architect 2021, Winner, Corporate America
  • Best Specialist Architectural Practice & Best UK Redesign Project: Tower 42, London, England, Winner, Global 100
  • Leading Innovators in Commercial Green Design 2021, Winner, BUILD
  • Best High-End Residential Architects 2021 & Women in Architecture Award for Best Female Architect of the Year 2021, Winner, Corporate America Today
  • Innovation Award for Civic Architectural Designs - London, UK, Winner, Corporate America Today
  • Best for Sustainable Architecture 2021 – London, Winner, Lux Life
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Contact:

Name: Debbie Flevotomou She/her
Email: dflevotomou@aub.ac.uk
Phone: 07891338743
ORCID ID: 0009-0008-3805-8327

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture. RIBA Part III – RIBA North West Region (University of Chester)
  • Master in Architecture and Urban Design (Birmingham School of Architecture)
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Architecture [Dip Arch] RIBA Part II Graduate Degree (Birmingham School of Architecture)
  • BA (Hons) Arch. Architecture RIBA Part I (Liverpool John Moores University)
  • Foundation Course (Mediterranean College – Athens)

Teaching

Arts University Bournemouth (2023–present)

  • Industry Patron
  • University Lecturer - MA Interior Design

Hult International Business School (2023–present)

  • Challenge Professor - Master of International Business
  • Challenge Professor - Master of International Marketing
  • Professor in Luxury Marketing
  • Professor in Design for Social Impact
  • Professor in Design for Business and Advance Design

London Southbank University

  • Visiting Tutor for Diploma Part II Architecture
  • Student competitions

American University of Dubai

  • Online Visiting Tutor for Diploma Part II Architecture
  • Student competitions

Courses

  • MA Interior Design (Online)

Professional Engagement

IKAR Holdings

  • Board member IKAR Arabia Investments Group

IKAR GCC Group

  • Board member - Vice President

Debbie Flevotomou Architects LTD (2012–present)

  • CEO
  • Head of Global Design
  • THINK NATURE Ambassador

London Ballet Theatre (2018–present)

  • CEO

London Berkeley Developments (2019–present)

  • CEO

Foster + Partners (2007–12)

  • Architect

BM3 Architecture (2006–07)

  • Architectural Assistant Part II

Bramley - Pate (2003–04)

  • Architectural Assistant Part I

My Professional Engagement Gallery

Awards and Prizes

Notable awards/prizes

80 international awards - Examples of awards:

  • Who is who International Awards, 2024
  • Innovation Award for Civic Architectural Designs - London, UK, 2023
  • Women in architecture award for Best Female Architect of the year 2022 Global 100
  • Best Skyscrapers Architectural Design Studio - Global Excellence Awards
  • Best High-End Commercial Architect 2021, Winner, Corporate America
  • Best Specialist Architectural Practice & Best UK Redesign Project: Tower 42, London, England, Winner, Global 100
  • Leading Innovators in Commercial Green Design 2021, Winner, BUILD
  • Best High-End Residential Architects 2021 & Women in Architecture Award for Best Female Architect of the Year 2021, Winner, Corporate America Today
  • Innovation Award for Civic Architectural Designs - London, UK, Winner, Corporate America Today
  • Best for Sustainable Architecture 2021 – London, Winner, Lux Life

My Awards and Prizes Gallery

Memberships

Professional Memberships

  • RIBA
  • ARB

My Memberships Gallery

Media Coverage