YAAM Architects - Where Space Meets a Story!

Where Space Meets A Story!

The Living Bridge on the Nile, as an open civic floating ground for the people.

Cairo’s Free Space

Cairo’s Free Space transforms a pedestrian bridge into a linear public park—an elevated landscape of terraces, gardens, and gathering bowls that gives the city what it lacks most: breathable, shared open space.

A city reconnected through color, culture, and shared ground.

Al Medina Colors

Al Medina Colors is a youth house and public park designed as a new civic district—an urban “sector” where creativity becomes a public language and difference is celebrated as identity.

A maritime gateway that reflects Loano mountains, city, and sea

Loano Leisure Harbor

a sociocultural waterfront district where public life, leisure, and maritime identity meet.  A family of shimmering glass “hills” inspired by the surrounding mountains creates an iconic yet contextual landmark

An interactive façade that opens, breathes, and adapts

Facade of Umbrellas

interactive, dynamic shading system inspired by the everyday intelligence of an umbrella, protective, flexible, and individually responsive. the façade becomes a parametric instrument that tunes daylight, glare, ventilation, and energy use in real time.

A Modern Stadium as a Stage for Egyptian Civic Identity

The capital stadium & Parkland

The Modern Temple reinterprets the ancient Egyptian temple as a 60,000-seat football stadium, translating its monumental columns, axial procession, and structural clarity into a bold, future-facing landmark for New Cairo.

where family gather around water — oasis village living reimagined.

The Inner Oasis Residences

Set within the open Saudi desert, Valley Life translates traditional settlement patterns—tribal clustering, oasis living, and the tent threshold—into a modern residential composition anchored by an inner lake.  Two primary villa volumes frame the water, then dissolve into smaller pavilions in a radial, panoramic layout that maximizes views, privacy gradients, and walkable social life.

A hillside journey where memory becomes movement

Jalal’s House of Knowledge

Jalal’s House of Knowledge reimagines Mam Jalal’s burial site as the civic heart of a new cultural landscape—equal parts family park, museum, library, and research destination. spine connects the city edge to a landmark monument, turning it into a year-round public experience.

A contemporary circle of light, welcoming the city into prayer.

Creek Halo grand Mosque 

Designed for Emaar’s Dubai Creek Harbor, Creek Halo Mosque reimagines the mosque as an urban landmark and a civic embrace, iconic in form, clear in access, and rooted in culture and climate. A primary circular prayer hall anchors the main arrival from the plaza and bridge.

Like a still camera, quiet structures frame nature.

Orbetello Observation Cabins

Set within the WWF Oasis at Laguna di Orbetello, this project designs a family of elevated observation cabins that “frame” the lagoon’s landscapes—turning birdwatching into a spatial, immersive ritual.

Adaptive reuse of a social hub and landscape into a shared destination.

Approdo dei Calimali PARK & BAR

Approdo Park & Bar transforms “Apprado Catipolis” in Fagnano Olona into a low-impact, community-facing park anchored by a restored building and a new restaurant pavilion. The design stitches water-edge landscapes, playful public programs, and an inviting interior into a single, legible journey.

where space meets a story!

YAAM Architects is a global collective of architects, designers, and builders working across architecture, urbanism, and research. Since 2015, the practice has delivered projects across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, guided by a commitment to design excellence, contextual intelligence, and a refined, high-end vision.

At its core, YAAM Architects sees architecture as storytelling through space. Every project begins with a narrative—rooted in place, shaped by people, and expressed through form. Through a balance of creativity, precision, and strong visual communication, the studio creates immersive environments where space becomes experience—where space meets a story.

Urban Design &

Masterplanning

Architecture

& Design

Landscape &

Placemaking

Interior &

Product Design

Human Experience, From Micro to Macro.

YAAM Architects is a multi-scale placemaking consultancy shaping experience from the inside out, interiors, architecture, landscapes, districts, and regions, through one coherent design narrative. Each project is grounded in a deep reading of context: culture and climate, movement and public life, local economies, and the lived realities of people and communities. This vision is supported by rigorous analytics—spatial and mobility studies, land-use and market insight, environmental performance, and user-experience mapping—so every decision is both imaginative and evidence-led. The result is a cohesive, high-impact environment where every scale reinforces one identity: contextual, performative, and memorable in use.

Services include: Interior Design, Architecture, Urban Design, Placemaking, Landscape Master Planning, and Regional Planning.

• Stratigic city planning

• Urban Design & Masterplanning

• Architecture and building design

• Engineering and structure design

• Landscape & Placemaking

• Place branding and identity

• Interior Design

• Place Analytics & Design Research

Projects

YAAM Architects explores a wide spectrum of projects, spaces, and forms, from intimate interiors to large-scale urban and regional visions.

Projects

Al Medina Gateway

August 9, 2026/

Al Medina Gateway repositions Al Fahidi as a connected, pedestrian-first urban district—defined by shaded courtyards, revived corridors, and a clear...

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Water Village — Trojena Lake & Mountain Retreat

August 1, 2026/

Water Village is conceived as a premium resort and residential destination shaped by Trojena’s lake, wadi, and dramatic mountain topography. A...

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Creek Halo Grand Mosque

August 1, 2026/

Designed for Emaar’s Dubai Creek Harbor, Creek Halo Mosque reimagines the mosque as an urban landmark and a civic embrace—iconic...

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Approdo dei Calimali PARK & BAR

July 26, 2026/

Approdo Park & Bar transforms “Apprado Catipolis” in Fagnano Olona (Greater Milan/Lombardy) into a low-impact, community-facing park anchored by a...

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Jalal’s House of Knowledge – Cultural & Educational Centre

July 26, 2026/

Jalal’s House of Knowledge reimagines Mam Jalal’s burial site as the civic heart of a new cultural landscape—equal parts family...

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WWF Frames of Nature — Orbetello Observation Cabins

July 24, 2026/

Set within the WWF Oasis at Laguna di Orbetello, this project designs a family of elevated observation cabins that “frame”...

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Youthful Spirit. Strategic Expertise.

Led by Energy, Guided by Experience.

YAAM Architects is shaped by the energy of a young, creative, and ambitious team, supported by the depth and guidance of experienced designers. This balance creates a studio culture that is both bold and grounded, open to experimentation, driven by curiosity, and refined through professional judgment.

Under the creative direction of Abdullah Tariq, the team brings fresh perspectives to every project while maintaining the discipline, precision, and strategic thinking required to deliver complex architectural and urban environments. It is this blend of youthfulness and experience that gives YAAM its distinctive voice: energetic, imaginative, and confidently mature.

Experience Across Practice, Research, and Place.

YAAM Architects is built on a collective foundation of international practice, research, and delivery experience. The team brings together decades of professional exposure across world-class design and consultancy environments, including Grimshaw, Parsons Corporation, Woods Bagot, ERA-co, Atkins, and AECOM, with a portfolio of delivered projects across architecture, urban design, master planning, public realm, and placemaking.

World-Class Experience, Locally Rooted Design.

YAAM is global group with international flexible mindset with collective experience around the globe with projects in +20 different cities including:

Dubai

Riyadh

Qiddiya

Medina

Bagdad

Cairo

London

Oxford

Milan

Venice

Loano

Lausanne

Orbetello

K.Lumpur

PulauKapas

Recognized for Design Excellence

YAAM Architects has been featured and acknowledged by leading local and international platforms for its distinctive design approach, creative vision, and commitment to delivering architecture and places of lasting value.

Trusted by the Industry and the Community

Our work is shaped through meaningful partnerships with clients, collaborators, and the communities we design for. From private visions to public places, YAAM Architects builds relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and shared ambition

“YAAM Architects brought clarity, creativity, and commitment throughout our collaboration. Their team translated our vision into a thoughtful design response with professionalism and strong visual communication.”

BCG - Client

“YAAM Architects has been listed among the Top 30 Architecture Firms in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their work reflects a growing presence in the region’s architectural scene and a commitment to meaningful design.”

Rethinking Architecture - Press

“My internship with YAAM Architects was truly inspiring; the team opened my eyes to the power of design storytelling. Their creative energy, collaborative spirit, and attention to context shaped the way I see architecture.”

Young Architect

Studio Journal

A curated collection of YAAM Architects’ latest stories, project updates, design reflections, awards, and moments that shape the studio’s ongoing journey.

News

Closing the Loop From LiDAR Scanning to Computational Design and 3D Printing

Closing the technology Loop

August 2, 2026/

Closing the Loop: From LiDAR Scanning to Computational Design and 3D Printing

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Climate-Resilient Greenhouses

August 2, 2026/

Vienna Academic-Professional Coalition Launched to Design Climate-Resilient Greenhouses

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3D-Printed Trabeculae Pavilion

August 2, 2026/

From Code to Canopy: Designing and Assembling the 3D-Printed Trabeculae Pavilion

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Bridging Academia and Practice

August 1, 2026/

YAAM Architects supports the next generation of architects through education, mentorship, and collaboration, bridging the gap between academic learning and...

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Competitions as Catalysts: Empowering the Next Generation of Architects

August 1, 2026/

YAAM Architects partnered with SAE to support the Architecture of the Place competition, fostering creativity, collaboration, and the next generation...

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YAAM Architects Support's Education as the Foundation of Architecture’s Future

Visionaries In Motion: YAAM’s Commitment to Youth

August 1, 2026/

YAAM Architects supports the next generation of architects through education, mentorship, and collaboration.

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Where Space Meets A Story!

The Living Bridge on the Nile, as an open civic floating ground for the people.

Cairo’s Free Space

A city reconnected through color, culture, and shared ground.

Al Medina Colors

A maritime gateway that reflects Loano mountains, city, and sea

Loano Leisure Harbor

An interactive façade that opens, breathes, and adapts

Facade of Umbrellas

A Modern Stadium as a Stage for Egyptian Civic Identity

The capital stadium & Parkland

where family gather around water — oasis village living reimagined.

The Inner Oasis Residences

A hillside journey where memory becomes movement

Jalal’s House of Knowledge

A contemporary circle of light, welcoming the city into prayer.

Creek Halo grand Mosque

Like a still camera, quiet structures frame nature.

Orbetello Observation Cabins

Adaptive reuse of a social hub and landscape into a shared destination.

Approdo dei Calimali PARK & BAR

where space meets a story!

Human Experience, From Micro to Macro.

Projects

YAAM Architects explores a wide spectrum of projects, spaces, and forms, from intimate interiors to large-scale urban and regional visions.

Youthful Spirit. Strategic Expertise.

Experience Across Practice, Research, and Place.

World-Class Experience, Locally Rooted Design.

Recognized for Design Excellence

YAAM Architects has been featured and acknowledged by leading local and international platforms for its distinctive design approach, creative vision, and commitment to delivering architecture and places of lasting value.

Trusted by the Industry and the Community

Our work is shaped through meaningful partnerships with clients, collaborators, and the communities we design for. From private visions to public places, YAAM Architects builds relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and shared ambition

Studio Journal​

A curated collection of YAAM Architects’ latest stories, project updates, design reflections, awards, and moments that shape the studio’s ongoing journey.

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