Art Lands

Designing with Nature.

Art Lands is an architectural, engineering, construction, and landscape design firm based in Addis Ababa & UAE , creating sustainable spaces through a philosophy of designing with nature.

Green roof civic landscape and architecture by Art Lands

Art Lands

A philosophy of integration, not imposition.

We see architecture as a dialog between nature and human experience. Our goal is to craft spaces that respect their environment.

2015Founded in Addis Ababa
UAERegional presence

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2015 by Surafel Tadesse Taye, Art Lands provides architectural, engineering, landscaping, and construction services from Addis Ababa and UAE. Since 2020 the company has been giving architectural and engineering services for projects mainly located in Germany; additionally, in southern Europe and the Middle East, this service has been given in partnership with the company Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG located in Stuttgart, Germany.

Our diverse portfolio spans Africa’s largest greenery project across 16 towns in the Oromya region, nationwide housings for the Ministry of Defense, and major riverside developments in collaboration with Addis Ababa University. We specialize in bringing sophisticated, environmentally responsible solutions to single and multiple housings, industry parks, historical restorations, and commercial complexes up to 20 hectares. We ensure remarkable quality from inception to implementation. Art Lands develops environmentally responsible spaces from concept to implementation, balancing design quality, engineering clarity, construction discipline, and long-term ecological value.

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Study

We begin with site, climate, client needs, and the natural systems already present.

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Design

Architecture, engineering, landscape, and construction decisions are shaped together.

03

Deliver

We carry the work from concept into built detail with practical supervision and care.

Art Lands develops environmentally responsible spaces from concept to implementation, balancing design quality, engineering clarity, construction discipline, and long-term ecological value.

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Services

Providing comprehensive solutions across 8 core disciplines.

Art Lands brings architecture, engineering, landscape, construction, supervision, and object design into one coordinated workflow.

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What we do

Integrated disciplines for complete project delivery.

Art Lands brings architecture, engineering, landscape, construction, supervision, and object design into one coordinated workflow. Each service is editable from the Laravel admin and published into the live site.

01 building

Architectural & Engineering Design

Integrated planning for architecture, structure, interiors, and landscape.

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Landscape Works

Planting, parks, gardens, and public realm works.

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Construction Services

Grade-1 certified construction delivery and site quality.

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River and Riverside Development

Ecological restoration, walkways, and public riverside amenities.

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Amenities Development

Civic, commercial, and recreational amenities.

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Project Supervision

Construction supervision, schedule, and design-intent control.

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Building Construction

Residential, commercial, and institutional building work.

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Furniture & Objects

Custom furniture, objects, and interior details.

The visionaries shaping our habitats.

Founding Partners
Surafel Tadesse Taye
Surafel Tadesse Taye
M.Sc. Arch · Local & international projects
CEO & Founder Since 2015
Betelhem Mekonnen Demissae
Betelhem Mekonnen Demissae
M.Sc. Arch · Projects in Germany & UAE
Managing Director Since 2020
Architectural Department
Abdi Dereje Abdi Dereje Head of Architecture Department
Nedhi Desta Nedhi Desta Architect
Eyuel Eyuel Architect
LG Lidya Getachew Architect
NT Nardos Tarekegn Architect
EC Eyuel Chala Architect
BA Betelhem Alemayehu Architect
Biya Gesherie Biya Gesherie Architect
Misiker Engida Misiker Engida Architect
Bereket Thomas Bereket Thomas Architect
Duguma Desalegn Duguma Desalegn Architect
Elias Abebe Elias Abebe Architect
Tsionawit Israel Tsionawit Israel Architect
Dawit Yalew Dawit Yalew Architect
Environment & Hydrology
Dr. Alemu Beyene Dr. Alemu Beyene Environmentalist & Hydrologist
Engineering Department
DA Dagemawi Alemayehu Computer Engineering
Eyerusalem Mengistu Eyerusalem Mengistu Department Head
Natnael Yared Natnael Yared Engineer
DA Dereje Abate Structural Engineer
Contract Administration
Matios Bekele Matios Bekele Contract Administrator
Luwam Seyoum Luwam Seyoum Assistant Contract Administrator
HR & Finance
Hamelmal Zelalem Hamelmal Zelalem Department Head
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CONTACT US

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Whether you are planning to develop a new project or require professional assistance, our team is ready to provide expert support tailored to your needs.

Office location

P2-Hamriyah Business Centre, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Addis Ababa bole Olympia TIGIS Building 8th floor Room 08

Kebena riverside landscape by Art Lands

CONTACT US

Speak to us

Share the site, scope, and ambition of your project. The Art Lands team will review the brief and respond with the right next step.

Contact information

Project inquiry details

info@artlandsdc.com

Clients & Partners
Trusted across public, institutional, residential, industrial, restoration, and commercial work.