The White Lands

Born Guildford UK 1969 / Grew up Brussels B 1974 / Studies Cardiff 1987 + Sheffield 1990 UK / Architect in Berlin D 1993 and Darmstadt D 1996 / Fritsch Ruby Pool 1998 / Own Practice Pool Architekten in Munich, D 2000 / Partnership with Isabella Leber, Pool Leber Architekten Munich, D 2012

Arquitecto egresado con medalla de honor de la FADU UBA (1999). Especialista en Investigación Proyectual con Orientación en Vivienda en FADU UBA (2012). Desde el año 2000, inicia su actividad docente en cursos de grado y posgrado, como: Morfología, Arquitectura, Proyecto Urbano, Proyecto Arquitectónico y Maestría en Investigación Proyectual con Orientación en Vivienda en la FADU UBA. Participo como integrante de diversos proyectos de investigación. Actualmente, es Director en: “Interfases Proyectuales. Estrategias Interescalares desde la Investigación Proyectual para operar en contextos urbanos complejos” (PIA - PyH 25) y “Re-materializar. Nuevos procesos de Gestión y producción del Hábitat. El caso de la Villa 20” (PDE 03 21). Participo en diversos concursos donde obtuvo el 1° Premio en el Concurso Nacional de Anteproyectos para el Hotel C.O.S.E.G.A. de Gral. Acha, La Pampa (2008), mención Honorífica en el Concurso Nacional de Anteproyecto para la ampliación del Instituto Balseiro, de San Carlos de Bariloche (2009), 2° Premio en el Concurso Nacional de Anteproyectos para las ex Playas Ferroviarias de Liniers, C.A.B.A. (Pro.Cre.Ar) y la 1° Mención en el Concurso Nacional de Anteproyectos para las ex Playas Ferroviarias de Caballito, C.A.B.A. (Pro.Cre.Ar) (2013) y 1° Mención en el Concurso Nacional de Hábitats Emergentes (2020) Desarrolla su tarea profesional como arquitecto socio del Estudio ARQTIPO.

Ala Hason, RA Principal, Director of MENA Region HKS Architects “Great architecture is true sustainable development, which respects the heritage and the cultural values of the area, implementing lasting social, economic and physical growth and prosperity for generations to come.” Ala brings a global perspective to all of his work. His influence can be seen around the world though projects in Kuwait, Syria, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Algeria, and China, as well as several large-scale projects in the U.S.A Today, he believes a successful project is one that is impacted by local context and heritage. By keeping this in mind, Ala is determined to continuously learn about a client’s business and how architecture can help them achieve their goals. “The possibilities are endless; there is always something new to learn,” Ala specializes in master planning and urban design, hospitality, healthcare, and entertainment, office, corporate headquarters, mixed use, and transportation projects, as well as, higher education and museum facilities.

She is a registered architect of the Architect Council of Thailand (ACT). Her main activities and researches are related to computational design, parametric design, free-form architecture, and digital fabrication. She had previously held positions as the Program Director of the Master of Science Program in Computer-Aided Architectural Design, the Program Director of the Master of Architecture in Computer-Aided Design, the Director of Center of Innovative Learning, and a Lecturer in Architecture at Rangsit University, Thailand. She has also served as a secretary, officer, and editor of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), and an honorary Secretary at the ACAE (ARCASIA's Committee of Architecture Education).

Ibrahim Joharji is a Saudi architect, born in Mecca, who studied architecture and has a master's degree in engineering project management, in addition to many diplomas in the field of architectural design and engineering project management. Starting a career in early 2008, Ibrahim runs several family businesses and is the chairman of the board of directors of Joharji hotels. Ibrahim has dealt directly with Hajj studies and methods of wrapping and serving pilgrims through their hotels. It is considered destined for this opportunity that will be provided by the Kingdom's Vision 2030 Fund by finding new solutions to accommodate the goals of the Kingdom wishing to increase the number of pilgrims.

“Mr. Al Assam is the Founder and Managing Director of Dewan Architects and Engineers, where he also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. As an experienced and veteran architect, he relocated to the UAE in 1976. In 1984 and built a firm, Dewan, that is now well recognized and respected in the GCC & MENA region. With nearly 50 years of experience in architectural design and urban planning, Mr. Al Assam has also successfully led and managed his firm to become today a leading A&E firm in the region, staffed with about 500 professionals in Abu Dhabi, Baghdad, Basra, Barcelona, Dubai, Riyadh and Manila. Mr Al Assam was involved with Planning and designing buildings across many sectors including hospitality, mixed use, healthcare, commercial, and residential high-rise towers, education, and urban planning. Mr. Al Assam has successfully led his firm to provide award winning designs that are today landmarks in their respective cities in terms of aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability requirements. Annually, and for the past many years, Dewan is ranking among Top 100 World largest Architecture firms globally, and Top 5 largest in the region (Middle East), by the leading industry magazines. The practice also introduced “ Dewan Award” as part and under management of the distinguished Tamayouz Awards. Mr. Al Assam is a frequent speaker and contributor to industry related conferences and seminars, and acts as an international jury member for several urban and architectural competitions.”