WAEL AL AWAR

lYears of Experience

17NationalityLebanese

Date of Birth1977

Languages

Arabic, English, JapaneseProfessionalExperience

CAt / Coelacanth and Associates, Tokyo, 2004
Arata Isozaki & Associates, Tokyo, 2004–2009
SANAA, Tokyo, 2007–2009
waiwai / ibda design, Dubai, 2009–

Academic
Qualifications

B. Arch / American University of Beirut, Lebanon
First Prize Award for Excellence in ArchitectureAwards &Recognitions

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTl

FOUNDING PARTNER

Golden Lion, 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, 2020–2021
Nikkei Magazine, Top 17 Architects and Top 50 Designers, 2019
Architectural Record Design Vanguard, Top 10 Emerging Offices, 2018Al Warqa’a Mosque, First Prize Winner, Arab Architects Awards, 2018
Al Warqa’a Mosque, Aga Khan Award Nominee, 2018
Hayy: Creative Hub, Frist Prize Winner, AIA Middle East Honor Award, 2018
Hayy: Creative Hub, Hong Kong Design Awards, Gold Medal Winner, 2018
Hayy: Creative Hub, New York Design Awards, Silver Medal Winner, 2018
Architectural Digest AD50, Middle East’s Top 50 Offices, 2017
Al Warqa’a Mosque, Faith & Form, First Prize Religious Award, 2016
Hai d3, London Design Awards, Silver Medal Winner, 2016
Beirut Museum of Art, International Competition, Shortlisted, 2016

Lectures
Pontifical Academy of Arts and Sciences, Vatican, Rome
Ocean/Uni, Venice, Italy

2022
2022

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston

2022

American University of Sharjah

2022

Syracuse University, Hudson

2022

American University of Beirut

2022

Ad Diriyah Biennale, Riyadh

2021

University Politecnico Madrid

2021

Architectural Association School of Archiecture, London

2021

American Institute of Architects ME, Dubai

2021

Italy Pavilion, Dubai Expo

2021

Zayed University, Abu Dhabi

2021

Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm

2021

France Pavilion, Dubai Expo

2021

UNESCO, Paris

2021

Universidad Iberoamericana, Santo Dominigo

2021

World Wide Fund for Nature, Dubai

2021

The World Around, Guggenheim, New York

2021

Arab Architecture Week, Jeddah

2020

American University of Beirut

2019

Dubai Design Week

2019

American Institute of Architects ME, Beirut

2019

American University of Dubai

2018

Geidai - Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo

2017

Global Art Forum, Dubai

2017

Saudi Design Week, Riyadh

2015

American University of Beirut

2012

Projects
CulturalMIZA
JAX 03
UAE National Pavilion, Venice Biennale
Hayy Jameel
Nowras Art Park
Jameel Arts Centre
Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park
Beirut Museum of Art
Hai d3

Abu Dhabi, UAEDiriyah, KSA
Venice, Italy
Jeddah, KSA
Khobar, KSA
Dubai, UAEDubai, UAE
Beirut, Lebanon
Dubai, UAE

DesignDesign
Built
Built
Design
Built
Built
Competition
Built

2022
2022
2021
2021
2019
2018
2018
2016
2015

Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE

Built
Competition
Competition
Competition
Built

2021
2019
2019
2017
2016

Riyadh, KSA
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Btater, Lebanon

DesignCompetition
Suspended
Built
Suspended
Suspended

2021
2021
2018
2017
2015
2010

Riyadh, KSA
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Hatta, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Khobar, KSA
Dubai, UAE
Hatta, UAE

DesignDesign
DesignDesignDesignDesignDesignDesign

2022
2022
2022
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021

Religious
Mosque of Reflection
Fisherman’s Wharf Mosque
Mosque of Light
Masjid Bin Daafous
Al Warqa’a Mosque
HealthCasa Rio Gym
Horse Stable
Naseem Hotel Gym
Khawaneej Health Club
The Beach Gym
Btater Clubhouse
Residential
Villa Urbana SS
Villa Suburbana NG
Penthouse 471
Hatta Farmhouse
Villa Urbana Complex ARM
Villa Maritima RR
Villa Urbana YS
Villa Suburbana AT

Bahyah Farmhouse
Villa Suburbana HT
Villa Suburbana AG
Villa Maritima AG
Villa Maritima MJ
Villa Urbana Complex AlHamra
Villa Maritima JG
Villa Suburbana Sh.S
Villa Maritima Complex Palm
Mankhoul Residential Building
Villa Suburbana Sh.F
Villa Urbana JVDubai Residential Tower
Villa Maritima AG
Villa Suburbana Complex Btater

Abu Dhabi, UAEDubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAEDubai, UAE
Jeddah, KSA
Abu Dhabi, UAEDubai, UAEDubai, UAEDubai, UAEDubai, UAEDubai, UAEDubai, UAEDibba, Oman
Btater, Lebanon

Design
Built
DesignDesign
Built
Suspended
Under Construction
Under Construction
Built
Suspended
Under ConstructionSuspended
Competition
Suspended
Suspended

2020
2020
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2015
2015
2014
2014
2013
2013
2012

TeibleYamanote Atelier 5
Yamanote Atelier 4
Yamanote Atelier 3

Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE

Built
Built
Built
Built

2021
2021
2021
2016

Yamanote Atelier 1

Dubai, UAE

Built

2013

Dubai, UAE
Khobar, KSA
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE

DesignDesignSuspended
Suspended

2021
2021
2016
2014

Khobar, KSA
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE

DesignCompetition
Competition

2021
2018
2015

Mina Zayed Redevelopment

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Design2022

Deira Central

Dubai, UAE

Competition2018

Dubai Golf City
Villa Suburbana Complex Btater

Dubai, UAE
Btater, Lebanon

Under construction
Suspended20142012

Professional Registration / Affiliations

Licensed Architect - Order of Engineers and Architects,Lebanon (Reg. No 28692)

Commercial

Hospitality
Park Hyatt Creek Expansion
Urban Majlis
Dubai Boutique Hotel
Meydan Beach Hotel & Club
Mixed Use
Family Leisure Park
Deira Central
Dubai Office Tower
Master Planning

Registered Engineer – Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE(Reg. No 103220)