NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
Shortlisted of the Future Projects l Masterplanning Category l World Architecture Festival,2022
Winner of the Future Projects l Competition Entries Category l World Architecture Festival,2021
Winner of the 27th World Congress of Architects UIA 2020 RIO in the Changes and Emergencies category,2020
Honorable prize in the international architecture competition "Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center.",2020
2nd prize at Cairo Design Award, Architecture category, 2019.
Finalist at Kaira Looro International Architecture Competition, 2019.
1st prize at Cairo Design Award, Architecture category, 2018.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
Shortlisted of the Future Projects l Masterplanning Category l World Architecture Festival,2022
Winner of the Future Projects l Competition Entries Category l World Architecture Festival,2021
Winner of the 27th World Congress of Architects UIA 2020 RIO in the Changes and Emergencies category,2020
Honorable prize in the international architecture competition "Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center.",2020
2nd prize at Cairo Design Award, Architecture category, 2019.
Finalist at Kaira Looro International Architecture Competition, 2019.
1st prize at Cairo Design Award, Architecture category, 2018.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
Shortlisted of the Future Projects l Masterplanning Category l World Architecture Festival,2022
Winner of the Future Projects l Competition Entries Category l World Architecture Festival,2021
Winner of the 27th World Congress of Architects UIA 2020 RIO in the Changes and Emergencies category,2020
Honorable prize in the international architecture competition "Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center.",2020
2nd prize at Cairo Design Award, Architecture category, 2019.
Finalist at Kaira Looro International Architecture Competition, 2019.
1st prize at Cairo Design Award, Architecture category, 2018.
An Egyptian Design Partnership
Founded in Cairo in 2019, Almena is an Egyptian design partnership founded by
Abdallah Mekkawi and Abdelrahman Adel. The founders' careers have closely
paralleled one another, starting with their shared academic journey at the same
architecture school in Cairo.
Since its foundation, Almena has been deeply rooted in projects with vital social and
environmental causes.This early focus reshaped our understanding of design and its
role as a crucial tool
for creating a meaningful impact to our built environment.
In 2021, we relocated to Dubai to get exposed to diverse architectural practices and
new experiences architectural practices and gain fresh perspectives. Over the past
seven years, we have continuously believed in our parallel practice, which enriches
our community and broadens our perception of architecture by strengthening
communities while respecting the region's climate, culture, and traditions.
With this ethos and a commitment to context-driven design, we aim to grow as
architects who can drive impactful change in Egypt and the broader region,
blending innovation with cultural authenticity.
An Egyptian Design Partnership
Founded in Cairo in 2019, Almena is an Egyptian design partnership founded by
Abdallah Mekkawi and Abdelrahman Adel. The founders' careers have closely
paralleled one another, starting with their shared academic journey at the same
architecture school in Cairo.
Since its foundation, Almena has been deeply rooted in projects with vital social and
environmental causes.This early focus reshaped our understanding of design and its
role as a crucial tool
for creating a meaningful impact to our built environment.
In 2021, we relocated to Dubai to get exposed to diverse architectural practices and
new experiences architectural practices and gain fresh perspectives. Over the past
seven years, we have continuously believed in our parallel practice, which enriches
our community and broadens our perception of architecture by strengthening
communities while respecting the region's climate, culture, and traditions.
With this ethos and a commitment to context-driven design, we aim to grow as
architects who can drive impactful change in Egypt and the broader region,
blending innovation with cultural authenticity.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
Shortlisted of the Future Projects l Masterplanning Category l World Architecture Festival,2022
Winner of the Future Projects l Competition Entries Category l World Architecture Festival,2021
Winner of the 27th World Congress of Architects UIA 2020 RIO in the Changes and Emergencies category,2020
Honorable prize in the international architecture competition "Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center.",2020
2nd prize at Cairo Design Award, Architecture category, 2019.
Finalist at Kaira Looro International Architecture Competition, 2019.
1st prize at Cairo Design Award, Architecture category, 2018.