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Dr. Rasem Badran | Co-Founder, DAR AL OMRAN

Dr. Rasem Badran is an internationally acclaimed architect, urban designer, and thought leader whose work has profoundly shaped contemporary architecture and public realm development across the Middle East. With a career spanning several decades, he is widely recognized for his ability to reinterpret traditional Arab and Islamic architectural principles into modern, contextually responsive design solutions. 

Dr. Badran has led the design of numerous landmark projects across Saudi Arabia and the region, including urban developments, cultural institutions, and civic spaces that prioritize human scale, environmental sensitivity, and cultural identity. His approach integrates architecture, landscape, and urban planning to create cohesive and meaningful environments that enrich communities. 

A recipient of numerous prestigious international awards, including the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Dr. Badran is celebrated for his enduring contribution to the built environment and his influence on generations of architects and planners.  

Through his work, he continues to advocate for sustainable, culturally grounded development that responds to both the natural landscape and the social fabric of cities. 

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