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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.
About the studio
01Urban Design &
Masterplanning
02Architecture &
Design
03Landscape &
Placemaking
04Interior &
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.
- 01Strategic City Planning
- 02Urban Design & Masterplanning
- 03Architecture & Building Design
- 04Engineering & Structural Design
- 05Landscape & Placemaking
- 06Place Branding & Identity
- 07Interior Design
- 08Place Analytics & Design Research
Latest work
Projects
Eliava Bazaar — Reforming the Informal
A new chapter for Tbilisi’s market district, preserving its spontaneity and diversity.
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The Oasis
A destination bringing tourism, culture, and business together in Buraydah.
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Valley Life — The Inner Oasis Residences
Oasis living and traditional settlement patterns reinterpreted in the Saudi desert.
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Sesto San Giovanni Train Station — The Bridge
A railway barrier becomes a continuous, accessible public connection.
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HIRA Wellness Retreat Center — Kapas Cliff Sanctuary
Spa, movement, and mindfulness along Pulau Kapas’ mountainous shoreline.
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Al Medina Gateway
Shaded courtyards and revived corridors connect a pedestrian-first urban district.
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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.
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.
Creative core
Many perspectives. One collective.
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 across architecture, urban design, masterplanning, public realm, and placemaking.
Meet our family
Connected across contexts
World-class experience.
Locally rooted design.
Our project experience connects different cultures, climates, and ways of living—from the Middle East to Europe and Asia.
Dubai · Riyadh · Qiddiya · Medina · Baghdad · Cairo · London · Oxford · Milan · Venice · Loano · Lausanne · Orbetello · Kuala Lumpur · Pulau Kapas
Find the studioRecognized 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.
Recognition, education & collaboration
Shared perspectives
Words from
our community.
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.
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.
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.
Ideas, research & conversations
Studio journal
Closing the Technology Loop
From LiDAR scanning to computational design and 3D printing.
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Climate-Resilient Greenhouses
An academic and professional coalition explores climate-resilient greenhouses.
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3D-Printed Trabeculae Pavilion
From code to canopy: designing and assembling a 3D-printed pavilion.
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Bridging Academia and Practice
Education, mentorship, and collaboration connect learning with practice.
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Competitions as Catalysts: Empowering the Next Generation of Architects
Supporting the next generation through the Architecture of the Place competition.
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Visionaries In Motion: YAAM’s Commitment to Youth
A shared commitment to young architects, education, and collaboration.
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