Business Details
Global Architectural Consulting Services
Roy Higgs International is a global development consulting firm specializing in master planning, retail, entertainment, leisure/resort, office, residential, and mixed-use projects. With expertise spanning decades, we deliver innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to each project's unique challenges. Our team collaborates with an international network of specialists to create world-class developments across diverse markets. From California to China, we focus on optimizing land use through creative design and strategic planning.Our founder, Roy Higgs, brings extensive global experience, having led landmark projects in Turkey and beyond while maintaining affiliations with leading industry organizations. We integrate sports and leisure elements into modern retail environments, pioneering mixed-use developments that align with sustainable real estate trends. Our services extend to branded environmental graphics and wayfinding systems, ensuring each project achieves a distinct sense of place.
Services
Master Planning
Retail Design
Sports & Leisure
Mixed-Use Development
Graphics & Branding
Collaborative Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of international architectural consulting experience
- Our team specializes in sustainable mixed-use development planning
- We maintain a global network of specialist collaborators
- Our founder holds Fellow status with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
- We create award-winning branded environmental graphics for developments
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS)
Services
Master Planning
We create comprehensive master plans for developments ranging from 65 acres to 7,000 square kilometers. Our approach emphasizes sustainable land use and creative solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements. Clients benefit from our global expertise in optimizing development potential across diverse geographic regions.
Retail Design
Our retail design services focus on creating innovative shopping environments that integrate entertainment and leisure elements. We specialize in large-scale projects like Istinye Park and Mall of Istanbul, combining functional design with engaging customer experiences. Our expertise spans from concept development to final execution.
Mixed-Use Development
We design cutting-edge mixed-use developments that combine residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. Our projects emphasize sustainability while creating vibrant communities. The approach integrates diverse functions to maximize property value and user experience in both urban and suburban settings.
Graphics & Branding
Our branding services create unique identities for developments through comprehensive graphic systems. We design logos, environmental graphics, and wayfinding solutions that establish distinct market presence. The service ensures cohesive visual communication across all project elements.
Collaborative Consulting
We assemble global teams of specialists to address complex project challenges. This collaborative approach combines diverse expertise to deliver innovative solutions. Our network includes architects, planners, and design professionals working together to achieve optimal development outcomes.
People
Roy Higgs
Founder & Principal
Internationally recognized development consultant with expertise in master planning and mixed-use projects. Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and recipient of Maryland's International Business Leadership Award. Lectures at Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Universities.
Questions
What geographic regions do you specialize in?
We operate globally with particular expertise in the United States, Turkey, and China. Our projects span from California to Istanbul and beyond.
What project types do you handle?
We specialize in master planning, retail developments, mixed-use projects, and sports/leisure facilities. Our experience covers urban and suburban environments.
How do you approach sustainable development?
Sustainability is core to our planning process. We integrate eco-friendly design principles with functional requirements to create long-lasting developments.
What makes your firm unique?
Our global network of specialists and proven track record with landmark projects like Istinye Park set us apart from traditional architectural firms.
Do you handle large-scale developments?
Yes, we manage projects ranging from 65-acre sites to 7,000 square kilometer master plans, adapting our approach to each project's scale.
