Adrian Davidson

Adrian Davidson heads up JLL Global Design Lab, leading a diverse group of collaborators that combine global expertise with a process of engagement, empathy, and creative problem solving. With qualifications in architecture and interior design, Adrian approaches design thinking from a multi-disciplinary perspective, ensuring that each project’s narrative breathes life and personality throughout.

Adrian’s expertise centers on applying “design thinking” to develop human-focused innovations and transform them into strategic organizational plans. He provides strong conceptual leadership to corporate, hospitality, and retail projects, leveraging cross-sector experience to maximize impact and function. He is highly regarded by clients for his creativity, rational problem solving, commercial understanding, and collaborative approach to complex design challenges.

With over 30 years’ experience in architecture, interior design, space planning, and workplace consulting, Adrian has designed and led award-winning projects ranging from global headquarters to eco Safari Lodges and immersive dining spaces. His extensive portfolio includes hospitality and commercial projects across Austria, Israel, Dubai, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and sub-Saharan Africa, maintaining unwavering attention to quality and detail throughout all project phases.

Adrian holds a National Diploma in Interior Design (1987) and a National Diploma in Architecture (1992), both from South Africa. This comprehensive educational foundation in both disciplines provides him with the multi-disciplinary expertise that supports his innovative design approach and strategic thinking capabilities across diverse markets.