Large overhangs and huge windows, wood and concrete, communal spaces that encourage encounters, classrooms that can be extended outside. This project for the secondary school building of the Pablo Picasso School near Salamanca seeks to generate a friendly, cheerful space that the students can take ownership of. The building occupies the northern part of the … [Read more...]
Manara Mall. New project by AGi architects
As you travel along Jahra Road to the west, a bright coloured block marks the presence of Manara Mall. Passing by, the building acquires different colours, going from greenish to yellowish tones, finally showing an intense maroon. The vibrant color finish on the exterior of Manara Mall appeals to the view from the automobile. The car is the observation point par excellence of … [Read more...]
Mirador del Egüés. Bioclimatic dwellings in the Ecocity of Sarriguren
Valle de Egüés is a municipality located in the metropolitan area of Pamplona, north Spain, composed by several small towns. The capital of this valley is Sarriguren, a eco-friendly urban area settled in 1998. This eco-city is a pilot initiative of bioclimatic architecture and urbanism. In 2000, it was classified as "Good Practice" by the United Nations Centre for Human … [Read more...]
We share our expertise at Façade Design and Engineering Middle East Summit
AGi architects recently took part in the 8th Annual Façade Design and Engineering Middle East Summit, held in Doha, Qatar. Aisha Alsager, Managing Director at AGi architects Kuwait office, showed the experience of our design firm on "Façades and roofs" through several of the region’s most iconic façade designs including Ali Mohammed T. Al-Ghanim Clinic and General Department … [Read more...]
The architectural significance of the façades and roofs in RIFF International Architecture Expo Conference
Nasser Abulhasan, as founding partner of our firm, has participated in RIFF International Architecture Expo Conference, focused on roofs, insulation and façades, which was held in November, 10-11 in Bucharest (Romania). Organized by the Order of the Architects of Romania and ABplus Events, the conference brought together over 400 architects from around the world. The aim of … [Read more...]
Dynamic facades: A trend in contemporary facade architecture
The current trends with regarding facades are a phenomenon which deserves this separate chapter. For this reason, today we will discuss different dynamic facades as follows. We could say that in the last few years, an additional function has been added to the well-known aesthetic, waterproof and insulating (thermal and acoustic) facades’ functions, that is the minimization … [Read more...]