Founded by Ebbie Khan Nakhjavani, EKN Development is a visionary investment and development firm focused on hospitality and mixed-use real estate. Our company pursues select- and full-service ground-up development and adaptive reuse projects, targeting unique locations, both nationwide and internationally, with diverse demand drivers and high barriers to entry. We offer a distinct competitive advantage by integrating all disciplines in-house, including finance, engineering, construction, legal, creative, and asset management.
EKN specializes in developing timeless projects that capture the essence of the local community and personify the spirit of each location, creating transformative places that foster human connection and enrichment. We differentiate ourselves in each market with profound local knowledge, bespoke experiences, and destination-making buildings. Guided by our creative vision and decades of experience, we deliver human-centric, state-of-the-art projects that transcend materiality. EKN is dedicated to creating the outstanding spaces of tomorrow that draw visitors and locals together, encourage economic growth, and stand the test of time.
"Our developments embody the neighborhood’s spirit, while our modern and innovative designs become crucial characters in the community’s next chapter." - Ebbie Khan Nakhjavani, Founder and CEO of EKN Development
EKN Development is a visionary investment and development firm focused on hospitality and mixed-use real estate. Our company pursues select- and full-service ground-up development and adaptive reuse projects, targeting unique locations, both nationwide and internationally, with diverse demand drivers and high barriers to entry. We offer a distinct competitive advantage by integrating all disciplines in-house, including finance, engineering, construction, legal, creative, and asset management.
EKN specializes in developing timeless projects that capture the essence of the local community and personify the spirit of each location, creating transformative places that foster human connection and enrichment. We differentiate ourselves in each market with profound local knowledge, bespoke experiences, and destination-making buildings. Guided by our creative vision and decades of experience, we deliver human-centric, state-of-the-art projects that transcend materiality. EKN is dedicated to creating the outstanding spaces of tomorrow that draw visitors and locals together, encourage economic growth, and stand the test of time.
"Our developments embody the neighborhood’s spirit, while our modern and innovative designs become crucial characters in the community’s next chapter."
- Ebbie Khan Nakhjavani, Founder and CEO of EKN Development
Ebbie was born in Tehran, Iran, and his family’s heritage reflects a remarkable lineage tied to the noble Khan Nakhchivanski family of the Caucasus, tracing back to the influential Kangarli dynasty of Nakhchivan.
Known for his historic military legacy, Ebbie's granduncle, Huseyn Khan Nakhchivanski, was celebrated as the commander of all cavalry in the Imperial Russian Army under Tsar Nicholas II, honored with a statue in St. Petersburg for his distinguished service.
Ebbie and his wife Charlotte have been married for 41 years, and their sons, Arya and Nima, continue the family legacy within EKN's generationally designed companies.
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