Abdulaziz Al Azem

Founder & Principal Lighting Designer

Abdulaziz Al-Azem is a leading authority in architectural lighting design with over 20 years of experience transforming the built environment through light. As Founder and Chairman of Design Tech Services (DTS), he has led landmark projects including the KAFD Grand Mosque and the Riyadh Western Metro Station - blending innovation, cultural depth, and environmental sensitivity. Educated in Interior Architecture (Lebanese American University) and holding a Master's in Architectural Lighting Design from Hochschule Wismar in Germany, Abdulaziz began his career at Berlin-based Kardorff Ingenieure before establishing DTS as a premier lighting consultancy in Saudi Arabia. In addition to his professional practice, Abdulaziz has served as a visiting lecturer at numerous universities both locally and abroad, sharing his expertise and passion for architectural lighting with the next generation of designers. A frequent speaker at events such as the Lighting Design & Technology Expo, he champions human-centered, context-driven lighting that enhances both architecture and experience. He founded Design Tech Services in Riyadh in 2010, and his lighting work also covers AlUla's urban lighting, the Incense Road, and the Shervan City Yard hotel in Jeddah.