AIA Middle East, Perkins Eastman Open House
THE AIA MIDDLE EAST EVENTS AND TALKS
Build Your House Qatar
May 13-15, 2024 in Doha, Qatar.
In its 5th edition, this premier platform brings together architects, consultants, contractors, suppliers, interior designers, and solution providers for construction services in Qatar. The event provides an opportunity for architects to showcase their work and network with industry professionals.
In collaboration between the American Institute of Architects Middle East Chapter (AIA Middle East) and Build Your House Exhibition, the event took place at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
Perkins Eastman Open House
May 16, 2024
Perkins Eastman Architects hosted an open house event attended by over 60 designers. The event featured two 30-minute sessions introducing team practices and office culture, along with a showcase of final work by students from the American University in the Emirates.
Breaking Boundaries: Theory & Practice, Levels of Place Understanding, and Disciplines of Knowledge
June 3, 2024
Presented by Dr. Rami Daher in partnership with Raed Al Naber, our Middle East Jordan representative, this event was hosted at the German Jordanian University Jabal Amman Campus. The presentation aimed to create a connection and synergy between theory and practice in architecture, heritage conservation, urban design, and planning.
It emphasized the importance of visionary thinking informed by theory and research. This includes critical thinking about ‘Site’, ‘Program’, ‘Type’, and ‘how places are understood’, which impact crucial aspects of architecture, place, and society.
Shared Inheritances—LEGORRETA: Mexican Architecture in Egypt, Middle East and Beyond
June 4, 2024
Sponsored by H.E. Leonora Rueda, Ambassador of Mexico to Egypt and the American University in Cairo (AUC), this exhibition explored LEGORRETA's work globally, particularly its presence in Africa and the Middle East, and its collaboration with interior designers and visual artists. Ihab El Habbak attended as a representative of the AIA Middle East and met with renowned Mexican architect Victor Legorreta, son of the late Ricardo Legorreta. Victor discussed his influences from Islamic architecture and his innovative interpretations that have modernized this rich tradition.
AIA24 Middle East Delegation
June 5, 2024
AIA Middle East sent Thierry Paret, FAIA, and Li Ren, AIA, as delegates to represent the chapter at the AIA24 annual meeting in Washington, DC. They participated in voting for the 2025 president-elect and the AIA National Board of Directors.
AIA X AIAS Middle East
June 19, 2024
Roger Skaff, AIA, the AIA Middle East Country Representative for Lebanon, participated in the AIA x AIAS Middle East Panel. He discussed the AIA's impact in the Middle East and its valuable member benefits, aiming to inspire AIAS members and provide guidance to emerging architects on their professional journey in the region.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jotun Technical Training
Online and in-person I Starting August 2024
Jotun and AIA ME have partnered for a series of technical training courses accredited by the AIA. These will be offered as webinars and in-person seminars. Further details will be provided as dates are confirmed. Topics include:
Anti-carbonation Coatings: Protection of Concrete Structures
Fire Protection of Steel Structures Utilizing Intumescent Coatings
High Performance Powder Coatings for Aluminium Façade Industry
NCS - Natural Colour Systems
Specifying Traffic Floor Coatings
Stephanie Kinnick, AIA
AIA Middle East Past President and Chapter Representative, AIA International
