QU Architecture Dept organises annual exhibition and end-of-year celebration

Qatar Tribune

25-05-2025

Tribune News Network
Doha
Under the patronage and in the presence of the Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Attiya, the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at the College of Engineering, Qatar University (QU), organised the Annual Exhibition and End-of-Year Celebration for the Architecture Programme.
The event was held in collaboration with the Arab Engineering Bureau, Qatar Museums, Primary Health Care Corporation, Seashore Group, and Design Studio 5. It was attended by Dr Omar Al-Ansari, President of QU, along with several dignitaries, officials, and representatives from academic and professional institutions.
The event aimed to showcase the projects and achievements of the department's female students for the 2024–2025 academic year, while also highlighting the department's initiatives and its academic and community partnerships. It reflected the department's commitment to strengthening the integration between education and practical application and to providing an interactive platform for creativity and professional networking.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Khalid Kamal Naji, dean of the College of Engineering at QU, said, 'Our students' projects this year reflect a wide range of ideas and innovations, made possible through valuable partnerships and the ongoing guidance of our faculty. The projects span diverse topics across different studios, addressing complex social, cultural, and environmental challenges with clarity and outstanding ambition.'
Dr Naji added, 'I would like to especially thank the college's and department's partners who have supported the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning for over fifteen years and have actively contributed to enhancing the educational content and connecting students to the professional world. Their projects, inspiring ideas, and constructive feedback have enriched the students' experiences and developed their abilities in critical thinking and innovative design.'
He concluded by saying, 'These partnerships went beyond symbolic support and were embodied in practical initiatives, direct supervision, and real training opportunities, which added a distinctive professional dimension to the educational experience. At the College of Engineering, we value this continued support and aim to deepen and expand these strategic relationships to serve our shared goals in preparing a new generation of architects capable of contributing to a sustainable urban environment aligned with the aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030.'
The event was supported by several of the department's partners, who enriched the experience by providing valuable feedback and guidance to the students on their projects. Representatives of these institutions expressed their admiration for the quality of the architectural and planning work on display, emphasizing the importance of such events in strengthening the partnership between academia and the labour market and encouraging students to innovate and be creative.