Architecture Awards 2021

49 2021 Architecture Awards BUILD May21267 Best Commercial Architecture Practice - Middle East & Best Completed Small Mix- Use Development Project (Saudi Arabia): The Cube The Middle East is one of the fastest growing regions in the world, and has grown an impressive architecture industry to match. Founded in 1985, Mohamed Harasani Architects has always been thoroughly committed to providing clients with the ultimate in architectural needs, designing dream projects with a talented team. We dig a little deeper into their success to understand a little better their amazing achievement in BUILD’s Architecture Awards. he building design process is far from straightforward in any situation, but the team behind Mohamed Harasani Architects bring an impressive level of skill and knowledge that ensures that they can deliver a comprehensive solution to all their clients with incredible ease. They are, essentially, a One-Stop-Shop for the construction industry. The team’s designs come together through a learning process, with a philosophy that embraces the needs of the customer. Each project has a wish list that the team work tirelessly to fulfil in order to produce architectural functional Icons that enrich our environment and souls. The team’s services vary enormously, including the capacity for full design and contract administration and management during the construction of the project. The team can also offer their services for specific aspects if that is more appropriate. In short, the aim is always to ensure that quality is attained and maintained at all times. The team behind Mohamed Harasani Architects have been proud to build their reputation on an ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders. It’s an approach which allows them to stand above and beyond the region’s best competition, as it allows for the construction of some truly breath-taking properties. Needless to say, these designs do not just revolve around the inclusion of wish list items, but a careful mix of aspects which incorporates the environment at all times. Perhaps one of the team’s success story is their project known as The Cube. This retail development, built in the AlAndalus district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has a functional layout where retail, offices, a gym and several cascading restaurants and terraces are combined. The team’s care and attention at every stage has ensured that the various different people who work and pass through this incredible building can all get the most possible use out of it. T At the heart of The Cube is a sculptural cubic form, which allows the various aspects of the building to intersect and blend together. Of course, the building is magnificent from when someone first enters the main doors. The façade has been designed with care, partly clad with an organic wooden material that blends neatly into the surrounding environment. Through passionate design and thoughtful planning, the team have created something truly beautiful, encompassing both form and function with class. At the heart of what the Mohamed Harasani Architects team offer is a desire to serve their community to the best of their ability. It’s not enough to design a project that pushes the limits of what architecture can do because the best architecture has a purpose that supports people. We celebrate the intrepid nature of the team’s pioneering work in this rapidly growing region, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to grow in the weeks and months to come. Company: Mohamed Harasani Architects Name: Mosbah Sumainah Email: [email protected]