Case Studies

From Blueprint to Built World

Every project we take on is an opportunity to deliver measurable impact – social, economic, cultural, and strategic.
Explore how Sunio One has helped cities, developers, and investors unlock value through bold vision, human-centred design, and real-world delivery strategies.

We don’t just imagine transformation – we build the strategy that makes it real.

Why Our Work Matters

We focus on work that:
✅ Aligns with Vision 2030, 2040, 2050, or World Cup 2034
✅ Demonstrates experience-led transformation
✅ Moves seamlessly from strategy to delivery
✅ Drives economic uplift, stakeholder alignment, and measurable KPIs
✅ Inspires replication across cities, sectors, or systems

Explore Our Projects

Here’s a curated selection of featured case studies:

City Living Museum of Madinah

Spiritual Destination | Experience Design + Blueprint Delivery | KSA

Designed a holistic blueprint to transform one of the most sacred urban areas in the Islamic world into a world-class, inclusive visitor experience.

✅ Experience frameworks aligned with Vision 2030
✅ Digital infrastructure and ESG planning
✅ Cultural storytelling, mobility, and phasing

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City Experience Playbook

Regional Government | Strategy + Delivery Toolkit | KSA

Developed a comprehensive “playbook” to guide how city assets and public spaces are activated through experience, tech, and service.

✅ Recognised by Smart City Forum & Gartner
✅ KPI-driven framework for city-wide roll-out
✅ Co-developed with public and private stakeholders

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Global Investor Strategic Digital Roadmap

Digital, Technology and Functional Architectures | Roadmap | Los Angeles, Amsterdam, New York, London

Led a global digital transformation for CBRE GI, aligning business goals with future digital, data, and tech capabilities. The resulting roadmap guided six years of IT investments, driving innovation, efficiency, and long-term ROI.

✅ Guided 6 years of IT investment
✅ Enabled major innovation and responsiveness
✅ Delivered strong ROI and operational scale

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Global Investor Strategic Data Operating Model

Data Operations Blueprint | Investment Fund | Munich + London

Designed and implemented a strategic Data Operating Model for Invesco, enabling a shift to a fully data-centric organisation. Delivered scalable, high-quality data operations, setting the foundation for AI and ML readiness while driving cost efficiency and informed decision-making.

✅ Enabled shift to a fully data-centric organisation
✅ Improved data quality, speed, and cost efficiency
✅ Positioned business for ML/AI and evidence-based decisions

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Future Mixed-Use District Blueprint (Confidential)

Investor Consortium | Masterplan Visioning | APAC Region

Created a commercially viable transformation strategy for a new mixed-use waterfront precinct—including residential, hospitality, and cultural programming.

✅ 22% projected ROI uplift
✅ Full financial model + ESG roadmap
✅ Enabled stakeholder alignment and pre-capital raise

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Retail Asset Repositioning – Urban Mall (Anonymised)

Real Estate Owner | Digital Experience & Strategy | Australia

Introduced a data-first, mobile-integrated digital journey and immersive visitor zones in a high-traffic but underperforming urban retail environment.

✅ 15% increase in dwell time
✅ 12% uplift in spend
✅ IoT insights & experience-led asset strategy

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What Our Clients Say

“Sunio One transformed our digital capabilities, delivering a clear strategy rooted in data that boosted marketing ROI, streamlined operations, and unlocked real value from our assets. I highly recommend them for any business looking to thrive in the digital age.“

– Head of Retail Properties (confidential)

“Sunio One brought clarity and conviction to our vision. Their blueprint helped unlock the capital we needed to move forward.”

– Head of Development, Destination Project (Confidential)

“The team translated our experience goals into something deliverable – and measurable. That’s rare.“

– Government Program Director, KSA

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Vincent Dermody

Co-founder, Chief Architect, Innovation & Technology Officer

Location: Dublin, Ireland - Sydney, Australia - Riyadh, KSA - Madinah, KSA

Vincent Dermody is a globally respected enterprise architect and digital transformation leader with over 30 years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, future-ready solutions for the built environment. From smart buildings to ESG-driven infrastructure and data transformation strategies, Vincent brings unmatched technical depth, systems-level thinking, and pragmatic innovation to Sunio One’s most complex projects.

As Co-Founder and Chief Architect, Vincent leads the integration of technology, data, and architecture into every Sunio One blueprint - ensuring every client solution is scalable, fundable, secure, and aligned with long-term value creation. He has worked with major investors, property groups, and governments across North America, Europe, and the APAC region, crafting actionable roadmaps for digital infrastructure, ESG reporting, and smart asset transformation.

A certified TOGAF and PMP professional, Vincent’s past roles include global SME for Smart Building Strategy at CohnReznick, Head of IT Strategy for GPT Group, and innovation lead at Intel. His work has defined strategic outcomes for multibillion-dollar portfolios and national infrastructure systems - turning vision into actionable architecture.

“We don’t just plan for what works - we architect for what lasts.”

Max Ryerson

Co-founder, CEO & Chief Experience Designer

Location: London, UK - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Riyadh, KSA - Madinah, KSA

Max Ryerson is a visionary strategist, award-winning experience designer, and international advisor on digital transformation for cities and real estate. With nearly 30 years of cross-sector leadership—from smart cities and investment platforms to digital infrastructure and media—Max blends creative thinking with systems-level impact.

As Co-Founder and Chief Experience Designer, he has led the design and delivery of nationally significant projects in Saudi Arabia, including the acclaimed City Experience Playbook and the City Living Museum of Madinah, both aligned with Vision 2030 and recognized by Gartner and the Smart City Forum for their innovation and impact.

A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Max is known for translating complex challenges into actionable blueprints that align ambition with investability, human experience with digital architecture, and strategy with measurable outcomes. Under his leadership, Sunio One has helped government bodies, developers, and investors bridge the gap between big ideas and real delivery.

“Experience is more than design - it’s a tool for unlocking economic, social, and cultural potential.”