Urban and Landscape
– Selected Projects –
– Selected Projects –
Client: Greater Amman Municipality
Location: Amman
Area: 20,000 m2
Year: 1997/2009
A major site in the heart of the city of Amman was revealed as a result of covering an abandoned stretch of the downtown water stream (Al-Seil) with a box culvert. The site measure 1,400m long by 120m wide running along one of the main thoroughfares of Amman.
The site included multiple public plazas and parks in addition to four main buildings:
Client: Greater Amman Municipality
Location: Amman
Area: 700,000 m2
Year: 2001
Masterplan and landscape of the biggest park in Amman with special emphasis on the 7 hectare theme gardens including hard and soft landscaping, driveways, walkways, water features, seating, lighting and irrigation.
The project was a joint venture with Tiba Consultants and Farouk Tadros.
Client: Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
Location: Aqaba
Year: 2001
Part of Al Hafayer urban development in Aqaba. The intervention was a combination of architectural and landscape design for the existing fishermen’s harbor, new restaurants, shops, urban plaza and other facilities. Pedestrian walkways were added around the harbor, with emphasis on detailing the terraced plaza and outdoor shaded terraces overlooking the harbor.
Location: Safwan, Iraq
Area: 4,700 m2
Year: 2014
The brief was to design a visitor hub for pilgrims, which includes residential units, restaurant, health centre, mosque and administration. The design revolves around a longitudinal pedestrian spine connecting all facilities. The spine opens up at the centre to form an entrance gateway and a main central court. Private courtyards with play areas for kids are enclosed around the residential units.
Location: Jerusalem, Palestine
Area: 6,725 m2
Year: 2017
The proposed masterplan design aims at taking its visitor on a journey. It is designed to trigger memories for those who have visited historical Palestinian and Meditteranean villages, and offer insight for those yet to explore – all while enjoying the view towards Jerusalem’s skyline.
Stepping foot into the Bawabeh, the visitor will first encounter the traditional Khan, and slowly move into the lively Souk, the intimate Qaryeh, and finally unwind in the Hammam, which forms the end of the journey.