Press Kit | no. 7004-01
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Shape’s Diplomatic Academy Adds Architizer A+ Award to Portfolio of Accolades
Shape Architecture Practice + Research
An International Award Winning Project
Shape Architecture Practice and Research has earned prestigious recognition with the distinguished Architizer A+Awards 2023 as the popular choice winner in the Architecture + Metal category. Alongside a series of other notable accolades, this further highlights their exceptional achievements in the field. With a diverse portfolio ranging from private residences to urban master plans, Shape's commitment to innovative design solutions has garnered recognition from clients, ministries, and government entities.
The award-winning project, the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE, exemplifies Shape's visionary approach. Rooted in the Arab tradition, the facility expertly balances opacity and transparency, featuring inviting glazed portals and seamless integration with the surroundings. Shape's expertise in sustainability is showcased through a double skin façade, providing defense against solar heat gain, while diffusing sunlight for a captivating interplay of light and shadow. The central atrium fosters connection, complemented by wood-clad staircases and an engaging main auditorium, embodying Shape's dedication to cultural sensitivity and innovative, sustainable design.
Shape's notable collection of awards includes the Architizer A+ Awards 2023, Architecture MasterPrize 2022, Architecture Leaders Awards 2023, and Loop Design Awards 2022, across multiple categories. These accolades further establish their position as a prominent figure in the architectural industry. With their transformative projects shaping the landscapes of major UAE cities, as well as locations across Africa and Europe, Shape continues to redefine architectural innovation.
Technical sheet
Project Name: Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, United Arab Emirates
Office Name: Shape Architecture Practice + Research
Office Website: www.shape.ae
Social Media Accounts: https://www.instagram.com/shape.architecture/
https://www.facebook.com/ShapeArchitecture/
https://twitter.com/shape_arch
Contact email: publication@shape.ae
Firm Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Completion Year: 2021
Gross Built Area (m2/ ft2): 18000 m2
Project Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Program / Use / Building Function: Educational / Institutional
Lead Architects: Abdulla Al Shamsi, Ali Torabi
Interior Designers: Khaider Plaza, Christine Zacheria, Hamideh Ranjbar
Team: Muzammil Contractor, Mohammed Khader, Walid Boudegga, Ibrahim Batcha
Architect of record & Engineering: MIMAR Architecture & Engineering
Sustainability Consultant: EMS
Landscape Consultant: I-CON
Lighting Consultant: CPLD
Photo Credits: Phil Handforth
About Shape Practice and Research
Shape Architecture Practice and Research, led by Abdulla Al-Shamsi, is a renowned architectural firm known for their innovative design solutions. With a diverse portfolio encompassing projects of various scales, including private residences and urban master plans, Shape's commitment to excellence, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity sets them apart in the architectural industry.
Shape has become an award-winning firm that leads the way in UAE Design. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including private developers, national ministries, and government entities. Shape boasts a broad portfolio of projects, varying in scale from private residences to urban master plans.
Shape Architecture Practice and Research has spearheaded the creation of landmark hotels and residences, as well as cultural centers, institutional facilities, and academic campuses found in major cities in the UAE and beyond. Their designs have become key fixtures in the landscapes of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ajman, as well as locations throughout Africa and Europe.
For more information
- shape.ae/detailed.php?pid=87
- architectureprize.com/winners/winner....
- www.worldbuildingsdirectory.com/entri...
- www.loopdesignawards.com/project/anwa...
Media contact
- Shape Architecture Practice + Research
- Abdulla Al Shamsi, Managing Director
- abdulla@shape.ae
- +97165442555
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