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Architecture is about people, local values, and the feeling of a place. It is about fostering connections and creating spaces where new memories are made.

My name is Roman Gorshkov. I am an architectural and urban designer with over a decade of practice across Oman and the wider Gulf region, from the waterfront at Al Mouj to the regeneration of Mutrah, Muscat's historic port.

I work with developers, government authorities, and international design teams to shape urban environments that reflect the identity of the places they serve. Whether advising on how a masterplan can learn from traditional Omani urbanism or helping a client communicate a project's cultural story to global investors, my role is to bridge deep local understanding with international design practice.

Selected Projects

  • Al Mouj, Muscat — mixed use waterfront masterplan
  • Muscat Art District (DAR Global) — cultural district masterplan
  • Mutrah Regeneration Masterplan — historic urban centre, Muscat
  • Opera District Regeneration Masterplan — urban regeneration, Muscat
  • Yiti and Yenkit, Sustainable City — sustainable city masterplan, Muscat
  • Grand Blue City — large scale tourism and residential masterplan
  • Port Qaboos Regeneration — waterfront regeneration, Muscat
  • Salalah Hospitality Masterplan — tourism and hospitality, Dhofar
  • Madinat Al Irfan Headquarters — commercial office building, Muscat
  • Madinat Al Irfan East — mixed use urban district, Muscat

Memberships & Recognition

  • Member of Oman Design Association, under the patronage of Her Highness Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab Al Said
  • Member of Oman Architectural Society
  • Madinat Al Irfan Headquarters, First Place Award
  • Madinat Al Irfan East, Highly Commended, Design Middle East Awards 2025

Get in Touch

If you are working on a project in Oman or the wider Gulf and want to talk about how heritage and local context can shape better outcomes, I welcome the conversation. Reach me on LinkedIn or email.

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