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ME Construction
02-05-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Revealed: 2025 Future of Architecture Award Winners
Industry News Revealed: 2025 Future of Architecture Award Winners By The gala recognised excellence across 12 categories, reflecting the key facets of the architectural and design universe The 2025 edition of the Future of Architecture Summit and Awards organised by Middle East Consultant Magazine was held on 23 April. It was a day of distinction, featuring a summit during the day and a glamorous evening awards gala. The gala recognised excellence across 12 categories, reflecting the key facets of the architectural and design universe. It honored not only innovators and trendsetters but also professionals whose meticulous project delivery is at the heart of the industry. The diverse categories also reflected important industry trends and the evolving practices they imply. The event, held at the Habtoor Grand in JBR, drew international and local attendees. Nominations for the awards, spanning 12 categories, closed on 11 April 2025 at 17:00. Following the nomination period, the Middle East Consultant editorial team conducted two rounds of elimination internally. The awards, objectively judged, aimed to celebrate not only prominent household names but also smaller, boutique businesses that are pushing boundaries through their unique specialisations and skill sets. The full list of winners and shortlisted nominees for the Future of Architecture Awards are: Young Architect of the Year Abdallah Ibrahim – Graphite Ayah Ramoun – Arup Gulf Limited Hana Elazab – U+A, part of Egis Group Meera Sivadasan – PNC Architects Mohammed Alshurafa – MEA MIMAR ENGINEERING Simon Amine – KEO International Consultants Winner : Abdallah Ibrahim – Graphite Civic & Public Sector Project of the Year Graphite – Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2 Omrania, part of Egis Group – Sheikh Abdullatif Al Fozan Grand Mosque RSP – The BAPS Hindu Mandir Winner: Graphite – Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2 Cultural & Heritage Project of the Year AtkinsRealis – The DGCL Royal Polo and Equestrian Club Omrania, part of Egis Group – King Salman Park Winner: AtkinsRealis – The DGCL Royal Polo and Equestrian Club Residential Project of the Year PNC Architects – Skyscape Towers RSP – Karl Lagerfeld Villas U+A, part of Egis Group – Creek Edge Vikranth Interior Design LLC – The Sanctuary of Belonging Winner: PNC Architects – Skyscape Towers Landscape Project of the Year Omrania, part of Egis Group – Prince Sultan University Car Parking PNC Architects – Sobha Solis PNC Architects – Sobha One Winner: PNC Architects – Sobha One Urban Planning & Infrastructure Project of the Year EDGE Architects – The Link, Masdar PNC Architects – Sobha Hartland II Omrania, part of Egis Group – King Salman Park Winner: Omrania, part of Egis Group – King Salman Park Sustainable Design Champion of the Year Graphite – Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2 MASK Architects – 'Hydrogen-Powered Resort' Omrania, part of Egis Group – Water Treatment Complex, King Salman Park EDGE Architects – The Link, Masdar Winner: Omrania, part of Egis Group – Water Treatment Complex, King Salman Park Outstanding Achievement of the Year James Marvin Skaines Jr. – PNC Architects Shiva Vikranth – Vikranth Interior Design LLC Winner: Bassel Omara – Valcarce Architects Super-Tall Structure of the Year KEO International Consultants – U-View Tower Complex Omrania, part of Egis Group – Public Investment Fund Tower PNC Architects – Creek Vistas Heights PNC Architects – Skyscape Towers Winner: AtkinsRealis – Corinthia Dubai Interiors Champion of the Year Winner: KEO International Consultants Innovation Champion of the Year Winner: Desert Board Architect of the Year Muhammad Habsah – U+A, part of Egis Group Edward McIntosh – AtkinsRealis Shiva Vikranth – Vikranth Interior Design LLC Fernando Rio Ponce – KEO International Consultants James Chin – Omrania, part of Egis Group Kevin Offin – Graphite Winner: Muhammad Habsah – U+A, part of Egis Group


ME Construction
21-04-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
2025 Future of Architecture Awards shortlist revealed
Industry News 2025 Future of Architecture Awards shortlist revealed By The full shortlist of companies and winners in each category will be revealed at the gala dinner event on 23 April The editorial team at Middle East Consultant (MEC) has officially announced the shortlist for the 2025 edition of the Future of Architecture Awards (FOA Awards). The industry's most influential figures and projects will be honored at a gala dinner on 23 April at the Habtoor Grand Resort JBR, Dubai. Launched as a natural extension of the successful Future of Architecture Summit, the FOA Awards have quickly established themselves as a platform to spotlight remarkable achievements in architecture, design, engineering, and urban planning. The awards evening will follow the FOA Summit 2025, which is also scheduled for the same day. This year's shortlist reflect the key facets of the Architectural & Design universe, and honour not only the innovators and trendsetters but professionals whose painstaking project delivery is at the core of the industry. The diversity of these categories also implies important industry trends and the changing practices they imply, said Paul Godfrey, Head of Content at Middle East Consultant. After a highly competitive nomination phase, the final selection of shortlisted companies were made following an in-depth review by the Middle East Consultant editorial team. The full list of shortlisted companies and winners will only be revealed on the night of the FOA Awards: Young Architect of the Year Abdallah Ibrahim – Graphite Ayah Ramoun – Arup Gulf Limited Hana Elazab – U+A, part of Egis Group Meera Sivadasan – PNC Architects Mohammed Alshurafa – MEA MIMAR ENGINEERING Simon Amine – KEO International Consultants Civic & Public Sector Project of the Year Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2 – Graphite Sheikh Abdullatif Al Fozan Grand Mosque – Omrania, part of Egis Group The BAPS Hindu Mandir – RSP Cultural & Heritage Project of the Year The DGCL Royal Polo and Equestrian Club – AtkinsRealis King Salman Park – Omrania, part of Egis Group Residential Project of the Year Skyscape Towers – PNC Architects Karl Lagerfeld Villas – RSP Creek Edge – U+A, part of Egis Group The Sanctuary of Belonging – Vikranth Interior Design LLC Landscape Project of the Year Prince Sultan University Car Parking – Omrania, part of Egis Group Sobha One – PNC Architects Sobha Solis – PNC Architects Urban Planning & Infrastructure Project of the Year The Link, Masdar – EDGE Architects King Salman Park – Omrania, part of Egis Group Sobha Hartland II – PNC Architects GAIA – Valcarce Architects Sustainable Design Champion of the Year The Link, Masdar – EDGE Architects Cheltenham College Muscat Phase 2 – Graphite 'Hydrogen-Powered Resort' – MASK Architects Water Treatment Complex, King Salman Park – Omrania, part of Egis Group Outstanding Achievement of the Year Bassel Omara – Valcarce Architects James Marvin Skaines Jr. – PNC Architects Shiva Vikranth – Vikranth Interior Design LLC Super-Tall Structure of the Year Corinthia Dubai – AtkinsRealis U-View Tower Complex – KEO International Consultants Public Investment Fund Tower – Omrania, part of Egis Group Creek Vistas Heights – PNC Architects Skyscape Towers – PNC Architects Architect of the Year Edward McIntosh – AtkinsRealis Fernando Rio Ponce – KEO International Consultants James Chin – Omrania, part of Egis Group Kevin Offin – Graphite Muhammad Habsah – U+A, part of Egis Group Shiva Vikranth – Vikranth Interior Design LLC The FOA Awards 2025 aim to honour both emerging and established names in the architecture and construction space. Special recognitions are expected to be unveiled at the awards night, promising a memorable evening of celebration, Godfrey stated. The Future of Architecture Summit & Awards are sponsored by: Gold Partner: AtkinsRéalis Strategic Partner: KEO International Consultants Silver Partner: Graphite Supporting Partners: Compass Project Consulting, TBH Consultancy Read more about the FOA Summit & Awards by clicking here.