StudioBasel is powered by a team of award-winning architects, engineers, and designers with extensive international experience in design and project management. Our diverse backgrounds and collective expertise foster a dynamic, collaborative environment that drives innovation and creativity. With a deep understanding of global design trends, a sharp eye for beauty and detail, and strong management capabilities, the StudioBasel team brings exceptional insight and originality to every project we undertake.
Team lEADERS
Basel Almisshal is an award-winning architect, creative director, and designer celebrated for his innovative, immersive, and culturally rich creations. He masterfully blends culture, technology, and artistic vision to craft spaces that are both groundbreaking and trend-setting.
With over 20 years of experience across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, Basel brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse architectural styles and cultural contexts. His international exposure has shaped a design approach that resonates with a wide range of audiences and environments.
A notable example of his visionary work is the design of the Palestinian Embassy in the Sultanate of Oman, a 5-star award-winning project that reflects his ability to harmonize culture, art, and architectural innovation. Basel is also a recipient of the prestigious Swiss Golden Montreux Award for excellence in museum exhibition design, further highlighting his creative versatility and leadership in the field.
REEM AKKAD
PRINCIPAL INTERIOR DESIGNER
Reem Akkad, LEED AP, is an 11-time award-winning interior designer renowned for her creativity and attention to detail. She holds a BA in Interior Architecture from the School of Fine Arts at Damascus University and an MA in Interior Design from Michigan State University. With over 18 years of unique experience, Reem’s design philosophy is deeply shaped by her international background, merging sophisticated aesthetics with cultural heritage and personal identity.
Reem is passionate about creating spaces that authentically reflect their occupants. Her work is guided by a belief that design should tell a story—integrating heritage, personal narrative, and meaningful user experience into every project.
Reem’s portfolio includes notable work for institutions such as Beaumont Hospital, the University of Michigan, and the Miftaah Institute. Most recently, Reem had the distinguished honor of designing the Eid celebration event at the residence of Vice President Kamala Harris.
helmi HABIL
PARTNER & PROJECT MANAGER
Helmi Habil is a certified Architect and Project Management Professional with over 23 years of international experience leading and managing major development projects across North America and the Middle East.
He brings deep expertise in delivering design, construction, and operational solutions for large-scale developments, including museums, rail and transit-oriented developments (TOD), healthcare facilities, high-rises, hospitality, retail, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Helmi has collaborated with world-renowned designers, contractors, and clients, offering exceptional leadership in managing multidisciplinary design teams—from early planning through construction documentation and administration.
Among his notable achievements, Helmi led the architectural construction administration of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar—an iconic landmark designed by the late I.M. Pei.
Jivian Halaseh
ARCHITECT & BIM EXPERT
Jivian Halaseh is a skilled Architectural Designer and BIM expert with a strong track record in delivering innovative and functional design solutions. She has contributed to a wide range of commercial and residential architectural projects across various industries, including retail and luxury brands in the U.S. and MENA regions.
Her expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) enables her to integrate advanced construction methodologies into her designs, enhancing project efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration. Known for her creativity and artistic talent—including painting—Jivian brings a unique aesthetic sensibility to her designs, skillfully balancing technical precision with artistic vision.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Project Construction and BIM Management at Politecnico di Milano (Polimi) in Italy.
lINA ALI
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Lina Ali is an award-winning museum and business development professional with a passion for design and creative production. Lina has 20 years of international experience in curatorial services, creative direction, museum management, exhibition design and marketing.
She has trained at the Smithsonian Institution’s Center for Folklore and Cultural Heritage in Washington D.C., the Harvard Semitic Museum, and the Harvard Putnam Gallery in Cambridge. Lina has also served as a board member at two heritage and culture museums and as an interim museum executive director bringing strategic leadership and curatorial vision to each role.
Lina holds a Certificate in Arts Marketing from the German Goethe-Institut, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, and an MA in Museum Studies from Harvard University.