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Founded in Cairo in 2019 by Abdallah Mekkawi and Abdelrahman Adel, Almena is an Egyptian design partnership rooted in socially and environmentally conscious architecture. With a shared academic background in architecture and a deep commitment to meaningful design, the firm emphasizes projects that positively impact communities and the built environment. Relocating to Dubai in 2021, Almena broadened its perspective by engaging with diverse architectural practices while maintaining a strong connection to its cultural roots. Guided by a philosophy of context-driven and innovative design, Almena strives to strengthen communities, respect regional traditions, and drive impactful change across Egypt and the broader region.
“Within Dunes” is a competition proposal by Almena that reconceives domestic architecture in the UAE desert. Rather than engaging speculative or technological tropes often associated with futuristic housing, the project…
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Located in the Al Rahmaniya Suburb of Sharjah, UAE, Jami’ Al Rahmaniya seeks to redefine the mosque as a structure and a space that overflows with spiritual and communal significance….
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