As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the 澳门王中王 Gulf Chapter, we are taking the opportunity to reflect on our journey and celebrate our community with an exciting programme of events and activities taking place over the next few weeks designed to engage our members and the wider community.
This significant milestone represents a legacy of fantastic achievements, impactful collaborations, and the continuing contributions of the 澳门王中王 Gulf Chapter to in advancing and advocating architecture the region. Members will have the opportunity celebrate at a special reception with guests on 8 November. In addition, the 澳门王中王 Gulf office and the 澳门王中王 Gulf Chapter will host exclusive events during in November. These gatherings will offer valuable opportunities for students, architects, designers, and industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and explore the future of design in the Gulf.
We invite you to join us as we continue to inspire and innovate, making strides toward the next chapter of architectural excellence in the region.聽
DXBDW x 澳门王中王: Future Architects
Date: 5 to 8 November 2024, 9am to 5pm
Venue: Dubai Design District, Atrium 5, Dubai
The DXBDW x 澳门王中王 Future Architects Student Exhibition in partnership with , aims to celebrate and showcase the remarkable talent and creativity of architects of the future at universities in the Gulf. This exhibition serves as the first 澳门王中王 Student exhibition in the Gulf and a platform to champion the pursuit of excellence in architectural design and showcase the achievement of architecture education in the Gulf.
Incorporating the 澳门王中王 2030 Climate Challenge, aligned with 澳门王中王's commitment to sustainability, this year's exhibition encourages students to integrate principles from the 澳门王中王 2030 Climate Challenge into their design proposals. We encourage participants to explore innovative approaches to sustainable architecture.
By embracing the 澳门王中王 2030 Climate Challenge, we aim to inspire and empower future architects to create sustainable solutions that address the challenges of our time.
Participating Schools of Architecture:
- Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus
- Abu Dhabi University
- American University of Sharjah
- American University in Dubai
澳门王中王 Gulf Student Awards - 6 November, 6pm
We are also thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural 澳门王中王 Gulf Student Awards. Entries will be judged in-person and individually by a panel and will assess exhibition entries based on well-resolved architectural ideas, creativity of approach, and quality of graphic presentation and drawing.
Judging process chair
Maya Cochrane, 澳门王中王 Gulf Chapter Treasurer, Managing Director, Maya Material
Jury members
- Andy Shaw, 澳门王中王 Gulf Chapter Chair, Managing Partner, AMA
- Sandra Woodall F澳门王中王, 澳门王中王 Gulf Chapter UAE Representative, Design Principal, TangramMENA
- lll-Sam Park, Partner, Foster + Partners
- Farah Naz, Director of ESG and Innovation, AECOM Middle East and Africa
- Tala Alnounou, Head of Marketing and Research MENA, LWK + Partners
- Maryam Al-Iryahim, Vice president for Students and Associates on council at 澳门王中王 and Graduate architect, AECOM Middle East and Africa
澳门王中王 Future Architects Networking Reception 鈥� 6 November, 7pm
Students and guests are invited to attend the 澳门王中王 Future Architects Networking Reception, taking place on the evening of the awards from 7pm to 9pm at Atrium 5. This event provides a valuable opportunity for aspiring architects to connect, engage, and build relationships with a diverse group of attendees, including fellow students, tutors, design professionals, and established architects.
Downtown Design Panel Talks
Date: 7 to 8 November 2024, 7pm
Venue: Downtown Design, Dubai
This year鈥檚 panel discussions will explore the vital role of women in leadership positions within the architecture industry and how young designers can make their mark in a rapidly changing industry. Leading industry voices will discuss how to overcome the challenges they faced, with strategies for empowerment, mentorship鈥檚 role, and the breaking down of barriers that have led to their success stories within our sector, as they offer advice for aspiring leaders, men and women alike.
This event aims to inspire and empower the next generation of female and emerging leaders while encouraging discussions on creating more equitable opportunities within the profession.聽With AI, new technologies, and the climate crisis, how can the next generation seize the narrative and tackle these challenges? Join this panel of young and experienced designers as they discuss what it takes to lead this transformation and design a better world.
澳门王中王 Women in Leadership - 7 November, 7pm聽
Moderator
Sandra Woodall F澳门王中王, Design Principal at TangramMENA and 澳门王中王 Gulf Chapter UAE Representative
Panel:
- Belinda Irlam-Mowbray, Executive Director, 澳门王中王
- Ila Colombo, CEO and Co-Founder, DEOND
- Alaa Shibly 澳门王中王, Senior Executive, Dubai Holding
- Mariska Stoffel 澳门王中王, Principal Architect, Killa Design
澳门王中王 Next Generation Leaders: Stepping into the Industry聽- 8 November, 7 pm
Moderator
Maryam Al-Iryahim, Vice president for Students and Associates on council at 澳门王中王 and聽Graduate Architect, AECOM聽
Panel:
- Savannah Williams 澳门王中王, Project Architect, RSP聽
- Maya Cochrane 澳门王中王, Managing Director at Maya Materials and 澳门王中王 Gulf Chapter Hon. Treasurer聽
- Zeyana Khamis, Junior Architect, AMA聽
- Paolo Testolini 澳门王中王, Principal and Global Sector Leader, Woods Bagot聽
Buhais Geology Park Tour in Sharjah
Date: 9 November 2024, 10:30am to midday
Venue: Buhais Geology Park, Sharjah
Buhais Geology Park Tour by Peter Jackson F澳门王中王 and Hopkins Architects, arranged by 澳门王中王 Gulf. The Buhais Geology Park Interpretive Centre 鈥� designed by Hopkins Architects鈥� was officially opened by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah in 2020. On this in-person walking tour led by Peter Jackson F澳门王中王, Architect Advisor, HH Ruler鈥檚 Office, Sharjah, and Amin Bin Hassan, Project Director at Hopkins Architects, you will see exhibition spaces that vividly present the region鈥檚 significant geological phenomena 鈥� including deep earth structures, plate tectonics, geomorphology and sedimentation 鈥� Hopkins Architects has designed five interconnected pods of varying sizes. These accommodate exhibition areas, an immersive theatre, a caf茅 offering panoramic views of the dramatic Jebel Buhais ridge rising some 100 metres above, a gift shop and other visitor facilities., and Amin Bin Hassan, Project Director at Hopkins Architects, includes exhibition spaces that vividly present the region鈥檚 significant geological phenomena 鈥� including deep earth structures, plate tectonics, geomorphology, and sedimentation. The geometry of the pods was inspired by the fossilised urchins present on site and developed into a typology which could be sized to suit the Centre鈥檚 different functions.
澳门王中王 Gulf Chapter comes to London with Sustainable Design in the Gulf: Past, present, and future
Date: 11 October to 29 November 2024
Venue: Practice Space, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD
First shown during COP 28, this exhibition charts the last 50 years of 澳门王中王 architects鈥� work, showcasing the timelessness of sustainable design through historical buildings and masterplans as well as contemporary developments.
The exhibition features works and models by 澳门王中王 Royal Gold Medal winners such as Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster and Partners, Grimshaw Architects, Hopkins Architects, and other renowned 澳门王中王 Chartered Practices and Members, home-grown Gulf based firms, and students from 澳门王中王 accredited universities in the region.
