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Special & Honourable Mentions

THE BLIND EXPERIENCE

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Result Announcement

Special Mention

Design Title

Honourable Mention

Sameh Emam, Ahmed Hamdi El Metwaly, Samar Helmy Alii & Asmaa Ibrahim Mahmoud

Design Title

Fingerprints on Water

Sameh Ibrahim Emam:
Sameh Ibrahim Emam, Google my name as it is, Architectural and product Designer, I work as Assistant Lecturer at Future University in Egypt teaching architectural design and computer applications, also as a Design competition consultant at MASAR Architecture, I had won several international design competitions and awards including silver A design award and First place winner in innovative furniture for neglected communities international competition, also I am currently consulting in gamification design certified by Yo Kai Chou. I see the world's problems as an infinite design solution, and wherever the threat is, there is always a potential for good design.

Ahmed Hamdi El Metwaly
I am Egyptian architect, entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of Masar Architects. Our distinguished firm specializes in the intricacies of architectural and interior design. My primary goal is to make a significant contribution to the field of architectural design by seamlessly integrating creativity with practicality to create spaces that inspire.

Samar Helmy Alii
I am an Architect, currently holding the position of Design Coordinator at Masar Architects. Our company specializes in the fields of architectural and interior design. In my role, I oversee the coordination of design activities to ensure a harmonious collaboration within the team. Committed to delivering innovative and refined design solutions, I contribute to the dynamic environment at Masar Architects, where we incessantly pursue excellence in both architectural and interior design.

Honourable Mention

Fuxia Zhuang

Design Title

Seek and See

Felicia, originally from China and raised in a small southern town, currently resides in Guangzhou, a subprovincial city and the capital of Guangdong, since 2013. She completed her design degree, progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, with a focus on researching the body's experience in exhibition space. Felicia now holds the position of curatorial designer at a design firm.

The project she is currently working on serves as her graduation design, encapsulating her thoughts on the body's spatial experience. In her exploration, Felicia emphasizes how our five senses operate seamlessly in various directions as we move through space. She highlights the unique perspective of blind individuals, whose lack of vision prompts other senses to become more heightened. The pavilion she is designing aims to create an immersive space for sighted individuals, allowing them to firsthand experience how the blind perceive the world. The goal is to foster a deeper understanding of the blind community for a more inclusive future.

Honourable Mention

Ting Ting Nong

Design Title

Dialogue within Visual Impaired

Ting Ting Nong, a native of the picturesque Pacific country, Fiji, was born and raised with a profound appreciation for her surroundings. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Architecture at Huaqiao University in Xiamen, China, Ting Ting has harbored a passion for design since her youth. As she advances through her undergraduate studies, she has come to realize that architecture transcends mere creation of structures, facades, and drawings. Her focus extends to achieving a delicate balance in designing spaces that are not only sustainable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing but also contribute to societal needs. Ting Ting's ultimate goals encompass enhancing the quality of life for individuals while enriching the built environment in a safe and innovative manner.