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7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Nour Fakharany — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Residential architecture continues to offer a productive ground for unbuilt exploration, revealing how architects respond to site, climate, and constraint at the scale of the domestic. In this Unbuilt edition, submitted by the ArchDaily community, the selected projects bring together a range of proposals that reconsider the house not as an isolated object, but as a spatial system shaped by its environment. These works position architecture as a framework that negotiates between ground, material, and inhabitation, often emerging directly from the conditions of the site.

Tneib House / Abdel Qader Tarabieh Architecture

Hana Abdel — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The House emerges as a quiet, introverted sanctuary, turning inward from the street and shielding its interior world from public view. From outside, it presents as a sequence of low stone walls, solid and continuous, almost monolithic beneath a concrete slab. These walls do not merely enclose; they define a threshold where the rhythms of the home unfold in measured silence. The design draws from local, historical, and Islamic architecture, where inward-facing courtyards and enclosed spaces invite reflection and stillness.

A House by an Architect, for Her Family / maisam architects

Miwa Negoro — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This architect's house, designed for her family, comes at a turning point in her life and career; a time of personal and spiritual reflection. This 1,100 square-meter house is situated on a 7,000 square meter site of rolling oak hills and serene landscapes located to the west of Amman. The simple yet sophisticated design is based on a succession of complexities and contradictions through an intricate juxtaposition of indoor/outdoor and public/private series of spatial progressions.

The Frame Residence / Paradigm Design House

Hana Abdel — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Nestled amidst the vibrant tapestry of Amman, Jordan's capital, The Frame Residence stands at 1000m2 and is a testament to contemporary architectural elegance. At the heart of its design lies a double-volume atrium, a luminous space that serves as the soul of the home. Bathed in natural light pouring through a glazed roof, the atrium casts an ethereal glow on the surrounding living spaces, transforming the interior into a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.

Educational Spaces as Cultural and Civic Hubs in the Middle East: 7 Projects Redefining Public Engagement

Nour Fakharany — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Education has long been a driving force in the Middle East, shaping knowledge, encouraging innovation, and strengthening cultural identity. In recent years, educational architecture in the region has expanded beyond its academic function, evolving into public gathering spaces and cultural hubs. These institutions are designed not only for learning but also for dialogue, research, and collaboration, often integrating open courtyards, multi-use public areas, and architectural elements that reflect local heritage. Whether through their physical openness, adaptability, or connection to the urban environment, these spaces reinforce the idea that universities and research centers are essential to civic life.

Kawni Early Care Center / Paradigm Design House

Hana Abdel — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The design of Kawni Early Learning Centre is inspired by the dynamic, continuous nature of a human being's learning journey. The central design element is an orange curve, symbolizing the unending path of growth and knowledge, which begins in early childhood and extends throughout life. This curve visually captures the idea that learning is infinite; you never see the beginning or the end of this journey.

Creating Architecture in an Uncivil Time: In Conversation with Ali Karimi of Civil Architecture

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:30:00 +0000

The Arabian Peninsula represents one of the world's leading exporters and users of fossil fuels, an economic reality that influences the area's visions for the future and, implicitly, architecture and urban planning's role in these scenarios. A number of emerging offices are however countering these narratives, turning to contextual research to reframe the area's production of architecture. Among these, cultural practice Civil Architecture has become recognized for its provocative works that explore alternative narratives for the identity of the Middle East. While in Bahrain, ArchDaily's Christele Harrouk had the chance to sit down with Ali Karimi, who, together with Hamed Bukhamseen, co-founded Civil Architecture. In the video interview, they discuss the practice of architecture in the Gulf region and the narrative and research-focused approach of the office.

DJ Residence / Ayoub Architects

Miwa Negoro — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000

DJ Residence is situated on a picturesque hilly land, beautifully dominated by clusters of oak trees. It was strategically embedded in the open spaces between the trees, resulting in a captivating arrangement of indoor and outdoor spaces. The oak trees, present at various levels in the beautifully landscaped garden, serve as gentle anchors for the suspended mass.

Beyond Green Architecture: 5 Middle Eastern Projects Redefining Landscape Design

Nour Fakharany — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Landscape architecture has traditionally been associated with lush greenery, rooted in the historical development of gardens and parks as spaces that bring nature into urban areas. This connection to greenery is deeply ingrained in the origins of the field, where the creation of verdant retreats was seen as both aesthetically pleasing and beneficial to human well-being. However, in regions like the Middle East, where water scarcity and harsh climates are more prevalent, there is a growing trend toward using local materials such as sand, stone, minerals, and indigenous plants. This shift reflects a more sustainable approach, reimagining landscape architecture to align with the environmental and cultural contexts of the region.

B. Kanaan Residence / Sahel AlHiyari Architects

Hana Abdel — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The project entails the construction of a single-family detached house situated within a densely populated area of Amman. Spanning an approximate land area of 1000 square meters at the intersection of two roads, the property is surrounded by residential buildings ranging from two to three floors.

Meet the Winners of the 2022 Arab Architects Awards

Dima Stouhi — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:30:00 +0000

The Association of Arab Architects has announced the winners of the 2022 Arab Architects Awards. This year’s winning architectural projects highlight the importance of inclusive design, taking into account sustainability and designing with a sensible response to the local communities and landscapes they inhibit. The two-day ceremony was held in Amman, Jordan on November 16-17, 2022, and gathered hundreds of regional architects, urban planners, engineers, and designers of all demographics to explore and engage in discussions about architecture and the future of the built environment in the Arab region.

Amman, Bogota, and Freetown Among the 15 Winning Cities of the 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge

Dima Stouhi — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:30:00 +0000

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced the 15 winning innovations of its 2021-2022 Global Mayors Challenge. Hailing from six continents, the chosen projects "seek improvements in the areas of economic recovery and inclusive growth, health and well-being, climate and environment, and gender and equality". The winning cities include Istanbul, Rotterdam, Butuan, and Wellington, and will all receive $1 million and external support to develop their programs.

Minor Paradises / studiolibani + #civilarchitectureorg

Hana Abdel — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0000

In a reality where water is short or inaccessible, how do we conceive of our public spaces? How do we re-imagine the idea of a garden in a time of drought and in a cultural context where the garden, in its abundance of water and lush vegetation, is in itself a manifestation of ‘Paradise’?

Rethinking Embassy Design: Building Diplomacy Around the World

Eric Baldwin — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:35:00 +0000

The architecture of diplomacy balances security and openness. As symbols of protection and representation, embassies are built for utility in both urban and rural contexts alike. At their core, they are also made to communicate the values and ideals of nations as welcoming structures and sustainable civic spaces. Today, modern embassy projects are made to meet rigorous security standards while embracing local culture and conditions.

H Saket House / Sahel AlHiyari Architects

Hana Abdel — Sun, 24 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The site is located in the growing suburb of Dabouq to the north of Amman, renowned for its wealth of native oaks. It is a single family house built on a total site area of 1,981sq meters. The project endeavors to create a dialogue between topography and architecture by its formal and spatial response to the sloping landscape. This relationship is characterized by organizing the plan of the house around one continuous movement that creates a rectangular shape with a centralized courtyard. One side resting on the ground and the other one is entirely elevated above the slope of the site.

K. Barghouti House / Sahel AlHiyari Architects

Hana Abdel — Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The Barghouti House is located in Dabuq, which is a residential district to the west of Amman with dense vegetation of native oak trees. Over the past two decades Dabuq has witnessed a spiraling mass development that has resulted in extensive environmental damage to perhaps the only forested area of Amman.

Kama Local Gourmet - the showroom / Dina Haddadin

Hana Abdel — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

For a special local thriving brand, selling the highest quality culinary products from the Middle East, ‘Kama local gourmet’ the showroom was open to the public last November to offer their clients a variety of products under a spatial communal experience. The 1940s old building was renovated to house the offices and main showroom of “Kama” in Amman, Jordan. The main street front was opened up to expose the space inside through a long stretch transparent glass and metal façade that also retracts to connect the interior with the exterior front garden for future public events, making the space more visually and physically accessible. A long black steel canopy accentuates the architectural intervention creating a duality between the old, modest-scale stone and the new, full span contemporary cold steel sheets that shapes the cantilever canopy beams. The canopy also plays as the ribbon for the cut-out logo that is subtly inner lit.

Capital Bank of Jordan / Paradigm DH

Rayen Sagredo — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000

Capital Select is located in a residential area in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of Jordan’s capital Amman in Abdoun. Creating a "boutique bank" experience triggered the design concept of this branch introducing a sense of belonging and a welcoming design influenced by nature.