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Architecture in the Middle East We've selected what we feel are the key examples of Middle East Architecture. We aim to include buildings that are either of top quality or interesting, or ideally both. We cover completed Middle East buildings, new building designs, architectural exhibitions and design competitions. The focus is on contemporary Middle Eastern buildings but information on traditional buildings is also welcome. We have 2 pages of Middle East Architecture selections with links to hundreds of individual project pages. Middle East Architecture : A-R (this page) Middle East Buildings : S-Z Middle East Architecture News arranged chronologically: Guardians of Time Dubai, UAE Design: Manfred Kielnhofer image from designer “The Guardians of Time” are sculptures created by Manfred Kielnhofer from Austria. The story behind these mystique illuminated creatures is about observing and protecting the world. “The Guardians” appear worldwide at historically important places and the community of international photographers following them gets bigger every day. The Valley City, between Doha + Al Khor, Qatar Design: MZ Architects image from architect Located on a 3 million-sqm plot in the heart of the desert, between the historic cities of Doha and Al Khor the VCQ is envisioned as a modern city designed to attract middle-income Qatari citizens as well as expatriates and their families from all over the world. HIA Airport City, Doha, Qatar Architects: OMA image from architect Rem Koolhaas commented “We are delighted and honored to participate in the exciting growth of Doha, in a project that is perhaps the first serious effort anywhere in the world to interface between an international airport and the city it serves.” Partner-in-charge Iyad Alsaka commented “Doha’s Airport City is an important addition to the realization of OMA’s work in urbanism and will incorporate unprecedented transport planning opportunities; we look forward to collaborating with the HIA to meet the objectives of this ambitious project.” Bu El Qubeb & Ahmed Bin Ali Markets, Doha, Qatar Design: SAMOO Architects & Engineers image from architect This project is located in the historical district of old Doha on the northeastern intersection of Grand Hammad Street and Ali Bin Abdulla Street. Bu El Qubeb Mosques have been recently restored on the site in order to preserve its traditional style. The goal of this project was to reinterpret the meaning of these traditional buildings, and to provide a solution for it to coexist in the urban fabric. British Embassy Sana'a, Yemen - added 6 Mar 2013 Architects: Design Engine photograph © Peter Cook British Embassy Sana'a The British Embassy in Sana’a was one of the first embassies to be built following the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s review of security of their overseas network, which was prompted by the threat from international terrorism to Britain’s diplomatic missions around the world. The Embassy building is located to the north-east of the city centre in an area destined to become a new diplomatic district. Middle East Architecture - Israel Selection Key Middle East Architecture Projects, alphabetical: Peace Peres House, Jaffa Massimiliano & Doriana Fuksas Architects image : Archivio Fuksas Peace Peres House Jaffa   Rosso Restaurant, Ramat Ishay SO Architecture photograph : Asaf Oren Rosso restaurant Israel   Umm el-Fahem Museum Contemporary Art SO Architecture image from architect Umm el-Fahem Museum Building Yehiam Memorial, Kibbutz Yechiam SO Architecture photo : Asaf Oren, SO Architecture Yehiam Memorial, north of Israel Israel Buildings Middle East Architecture Developments - Jordan Selection Jordanian Buildings arranged alphabetically: King Abdullah II House of Culture & Art Zaha Hadid Architects building image from Zaha Hadid King Abdullah II House of Culture & Art   'Living Wall' project, Amman Foster + Partners image © Foster + Partners Living Wall buildings   Petra Visitors’ Centre, Arabah Edward Cullinan Architects picture from architect Petra building Queen Alia International Airport, Amman Foster + Partners picture © Foster + Partners Queen Alia International Airport Jordan Buildings Middle East Architecture Designs - Kuwait Selection Kuwaiti Buildings arranged alphabetically: Al Hamra Firdous Tower, Kuwait City SOM Architects image © Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP Kuwait City Tower   Al Sharq Tower Building Architects: Atkins picture : Atkins Al Sharq Tower   The Avenues, Kuwait City Gensler picture from architect The Avenues City of Silk, Subbiya, Kuwait Bay Eric Kuhne & Associates picture from architect City of Silk : waterfront development Kuwait Buildings Middle East Architectural Developments - Lebanon Selection Lebanese Buildings arranged alphabetically: 486 Mina El Hosn, Beirut LAN Architecture picture from architects 486 Mina El Hosn   Dakota apartments, Ashrafieh, Beirut Turner Associates image from architects Beirut Apartments   The House of Arts and Culture, Beirut Architecture Contest picture from architect Lebanese Architecture Competition Marina Towers, Beirut Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates building photo © Solidere Marina Towers Lebanon Lebanese Buildings Middle East Architectural Designs - Oman Selection Omani Buildings arranged alphabetically: Al Madina Al Zarqa - The Blue City, Muscat Architects: Foster + Partners image : Foster + Partners Al Madina Al Zarqa   Mutrah Fishmarket Building, Muscat Snøhetta image from architect Mutrah Fishmarket   The Wave, Muscat various architects image from architect The Wave Muscat Yiti Resort & Spa Yiti RMJM Architects image from architect Yiti Resort Oman Oman Buildings More Middle East Architecture online soon

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