Artist-in-Residence

American University of Sharjah, College of Architecture, art and Design, Sharjah

Project idea

This project is located in Sharjah art foundation; its overall form is privileging and mimicking the site’s identity by having a courtyard in the middle that is generally used as a gathering space. It inhabits various spaces including gallery, contemplation, gathering and working studio spaces to provide a live/work environment that are supported by different relaxing experiences and spaces.

Project description

The ground floor is public accommodating exhibition, gallery spaces and a courtyard for gathering. While the first floor is private inhabiting a working studio and rooms for relaxing with views towards the site and to allows sun penetration into the spaces.

Technical information

Some spaces, such as the contemplation space in the first floor, is
The courtyard in the middle allows for natural air flow to the spaces to create a cool air effect.