The 7th of October University at Bani Walid, Libya designed by RMJM

A planning theme inspired by traditional local architecture leading to a compact sustainable design driven by issues of sustainability.

All images and information courtesy of RMJM; © by RMJM

In 2008, RMJM’s Global Education Studio in Princeton became the first U.S. architecture firm to receive a commission in Libya since the United States normalized relations with [...]

“Al Manakh: Gulf Continued” launched in Abu Dhabi

The second edition of Al Manakh was launched in Abu Dhabi at Paris La Sorbonne University in the presence of Rem Koolhaas, key senior executives of the UPC and Pink Tank.

Information courtesy of Pink Tank; Image by Pink Tank

Al Manakh: Gulf Continued
Al Manakh: Gulf Continued is an essential and comprehensive guide to the Gulf, [...]

Stone Towers, Cairo by Zaha Hadid Architects

Mixed-use development in Cairo designed by Zaha Hadid and Patrik Schumacher

All images, plans and information courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects; © by Zaha Hadid Architects; Please note the end of this article for detailed project credits

The richness observed in the intricate patterns carved into minarets throughout Cairo and Egyptian Hieroglyphic patterns, with variations in repetition, [...]

Florence Square, Fez by Mikou design studio

Parisian studio Mikou design an urban jewel for the Moroccan city of Fez

All images, graphics and information courtesy of Mikou Design Studio; © by Mikou Design Studio
Remodeling of Florence Square in Fez aims to create a space for encounters
FLORENCE SQUARE, FEZ
Florence Square is situated in a strategic area in the new town of Fez. [...]

Gallery House by AGi Architects

Residential project designed by the Spanish-Kuwaitian design firm
All images and graphics courtesy of AGi Architects; © by AGi Architects; see full project credits at the end of this post

A Kuwaitian project designed by international design studio AGi Architects with landscape design by Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture.

Lock Island Bridges by UNStudio

A bridge design and structural system inspired by arabic patterns

All images and information courtesy of UNStudio; see end of the article for detailed credits

UNStudio are the designers behind this group of bridges designed for a new community along the Arabian Canal.
Lock Island Bridges, Dubai, UAE, 2008
The lock island bridges are part of a series of [...]

Grand Museum Of Egypt by heneghan.peng.architects

Winning entry for the international architectural competition to design the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.

site model showing museum interior; image by Richard Davies
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heneghan.peng.architects are the designers behind the winning entry for the GEM. This competition attracted 1557 designs from 83 countries, most likely the largest global architectural competition in [...]

The National Museum, Saudi Arabia by Moriyama & Teshima

Acclaimed comtemporary architecture for a place of national identity designed by the Canadian architects

Curved west wall recalls the sand dunes of the Saudi desert

All images, plans and information courtesy of Moriyama & Teshima; Photos by Ajon Moriyama

Opened in 1999, only 26 months after first concept sketches were brought to paper The National Museum in Riyadh designed by Moriyama [...]

Heritage Crossing by Coop Himmelb(l)au

“Two Iconic Structures Across Dubai Creek”, Dubai, UAE (2008)
All images and information courtesy of Coop Himmelb(l)au - all images © Armin Hess, ISOCHROM. See full post for detailed credits.  Copyright by desMena

Coop Himmelb(l)au have provided us with detailed information on their design for “Two Iconic Structures Across Dubai Creek”, Dubai, UAE (2008). The following text [...]

Dubai Gateway by Coop Himmelb(l)au

“Two Iconic Structures Across Dubai Creek”, Dubai, UAE (2008)
All images and information courtesy of Coop Himmelb(l)au - all images © Armin Hess, ISOCHROM. See full post for detailed credits.  Copyright by desMena

Coop Himmelb(l)au have provided us with detailed information on their design for “Two Iconic Structures Across Dubai Creek”, Dubai, UAE (2008). The following text [...]