How We Transformed KEO's 20-Year Project Image Archive

We helped the Middle East's #1 architecture firm turn 300GB of buried treasure into business gold. Here's the story of how two weeks of smart automation replaced six months of manual work.

The Story Behind the Success

KEO isn't just any architecture firm. They're the force behind some of the Middle East's most iconic skylines, ranked #1 in the region for four consecutive years. With 60 years of excellence and a presence across two continents, their work quite literally shapes tomorrow's world.

But even giants face challenges. Twenty years of architectural brilliance - captured in hundreds of thousands of images across 300GB of data - sat locked away in a maze of folders. For their marketing team, finding the right project showcase was like searching for a needle in a digital haystack.

A Hidden Cost of Success

"It was basically impossible to find the right images," the marketing team told us. This wasn't just a minor inconvenience - it was quietly eating away at their ability to win new business. In the architecture world, as KEO puts it, "work gets work." But what happens when you can't quickly show your best work?

Think about it: Every time the team needed to create a proposal or showcase their expertise, they faced a choice between spending hours searching through folders or settling for whatever images they could find first. Neither option was sustainable for a firm of KEO's caliber.

Building a Smarter Solution

We approached this like any good architects would - with a solid plan and an eye for detail. Our team of ex-Silicon Valley engineers got to work:

1. First, we mapped out exactly how KEO's teams needed to search and use these images
2. Then, we created a custom data model that would make sense for their specific needs
3. Finally, we developed Python scripts to automatically process, classify, and tag their entire image library

The result? A custom-built SharePoint document library where every image is searchable, filterable, and right at their fingertips.

From Months to Minutes

The numbers tell a compelling story:

• 300GB of project images processed
• Hundreds of thousands of files indexed and organized
• A six-month manual task completed in just two weeks

But the real victory isn't in the numbers - it's in the transformation of KEO's daily operations. Their marketing team can now instantly find and showcase their best work, turning their 20-year project history from a buried treasure into a powerful business asset.

The Technology Behind the Transform

We carefully chose our tech stack to ensure scalability and ease of use:

• Python scripting for automated processing and tagging
• SharePoint APIs for seamless integration
• Custom indexing algorithms for intelligent categorization

This combination allowed us to handle the massive dataset efficiently while creating a user-friendly interface that KEO's team could start using immediately.

Looking Forward

For KEO, this transformation means more than just organized files - it's about unleashing their full potential. Their marketing team can now respond to opportunities faster, create more compelling proposals, and let their incredible portfolio speak for itself.

Does your team have a similar challenge? Whether it's buried data, manual processes eating up valuable time, or a backlog of development projects you can't get to - we can help. Our special ops team of Silicon Valley veterans specializes in turning these kinds of challenges into opportunities, without distracting your core team from their critical work.

Let's talk about turning your next big challenge into a success story.