Global Hospitality Lead & Director, Architect
UAE
Ralf Steinhauer is a Global Hospitality Lead at RSP. He brings over 20 years of professional experience across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and Europe to our team. Ralf quickly established himself as a leading figure in the industry. For instance, he has been featured as one of the Top 40 Most Powerful Architects in the Middle East; Construction Week’s Top 100; and The Top 50 Most Influential Architects of the Middle East for many consecutive years. Additionally, he has won the 2019 Executive of the Year by Middle East Consultant Magazine.
Ralf Steinhauer spearheads the company’s hospitality division. With a visionary leadership style, that inspires his team to set new standards of excellence. Similarly, his commitment to establishing RSP as a global powerhouse is a constant motivator to everyone on our team.
Born into a family of architects, he was exposed from a very young age to the world of design. Because of this, his love for the finer nuances of the practice developed early. Ralf has led many of our notable projects. For instance, the interior design for 52 42 Emaar, Dubai Hills Business Park, Huawei Flagship Stores, and various Expo 2020 pavilions.
He takes pride in the opportunities he is given to nurture aspiring architects. Ralf is a visiting professor at the Canadian University in Dubai and Juror for American University of Sharjah and Manipal University in Dubai.