Dani Bterrani

Dani Antoun Bterrani is the founder of 3dr Models, the largest model making company in the Middle East.

Personal life
Dani Antoun Bterrani is a Lebanese national. He was born in Kuwait on 2 January 1972 and married in Beirut before moving to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) with his wife and three children. He studied in the U.A.E and majored in economics.

Professional life
In 1990, Bterrani opened his first model making workshop, 3d Model Making in Dubai, U.A.E, with only five workers. The effort he put into his models, in terms of details and passion, were quickly recognized by his clients, causing his company and reputation to grow.

In 1998, Bterrani founded the Dubai-based company 3dr Models, which creates miniature versions of commercial, residential and recreational developments. They work with international clients. Now heading 3dr Models, a huge company that has grown to become an internationally recognized firm, with production center boasting an area of 50,000 sq.feet, well equipped state of the art machines, and more than 400 skillful professional model makers, has been a part of more than 5000 projects. In 2002, he further diversified into wooden flooring trading and installation. Meanwhile, the demand for model making was growing rapidly and in 2005, Bterrani met his current partner, Ray Cheung. With the same model making history in common, they immediately joined forces and created what is now the largest model making facility in the world.

3dr Models and RJ Models currently have 18% of the world's model making market, occupying 12,800 square meters with over 500 in manpower, producing over 60 models per month.

Companies under BT Investments include 3dr Models, ADF Properties, 3D Innovation and Falmoze.

In 2013, Bterrani was featured in Middle East Architect magazine as one of the Power 50 who shaped the architecture of the Middle East (page 62).

Acclaimed Projects

 * 1) In 2014, Bterrani's company 3dr Models constructed the model to showcase the new Dubai Creek waterfront. Bterrani was also interviewed by Middle East Architect magazine on adapting to technology (page 60).
 * 2) Burj Al Arab, Dubai for Atkins
 * 3) HSBC Headquarters, Hong Kong; for Foster and Partners
 * 4) Hong Kong Airport, Hong Kong; for Foster and Partners
 * 5) Pinnacle Tower, London; for Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)
 * 6) Palm Island Dubai, Nakheel developers.
 * 7) Swiss Re Insurance Headquarters, London; for Foster and Partners
 * 8) Tokyo National Stadium, Tokyo; for Zaha Hadid Architects
 * 9) World Trade Center Tower One, New York; for Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM)

Notable clients

 * 1) Emaar