As architects constantly seek to stretch the boundaries of what is possible in design, at Affan we realize that to be part of this evolution we have to have both the best design personnel combined with state of the art software and an approach to material selection that will allow us to turn the architects vision into a reality that can be safely installed and commissioned.

Our engineers and designers are the core of our business. Selected for their competence on software such as 3D Catia, Tekla and Abacus they can quickly take an AutoCAD design and turn it into a production model demonstrating in the process whether a particular design can in fact be realized. This input is invaluable to architects and provides a tool for collaboration in the early stages of the design process that builds valuable project team relationships.

Apart from high end design capabilities, our research and development team consistently seek solutions that make innovative designs buildable.

In parallel with the design process, it’s important to select the materials that will be required to achieve the architect’s vision. Affan has established itself as a market leader in complex steel and glass structures. In recent years we have turned to advanced structural composites as the material of the future.

Traditionally used in the world of aviation, super yachts and wind turbines, high performance fibre composites offer designers a material which is incredibly light but stronger than steel. Development of carbon as a key fibre has transformed aviation design to the point where the Boeing Dreamliner consists entirely of structural composite. At Affan we constantly look for solutions to our construction problems and in considering the use of composites turned to Airbus for their advice and support.

Today all our calculations and assessments are checked by a subsidiary company of Airbus which gives our Clients comfort that their design are approved by experts in composite design and construction.