Radwa Essam, Janet Jouseph , Islam Khaled , Shorouq Medhat, Amira Mohamed Omnia Ibrahem
student
Shorouk Academy
Egypt
Architecture
Environmental concept used: “skin cells” It is inspired by the needs that the building and its surroundings lack, so skin cells concept was used, due to its… more
Muzamil Mutalib
advisor
City University Malaysia
Malaysia
Lecturer specializing in Interior Design and Architecture, with a strong passion for blending… more
TAMIMA is a beautifully articulated project that redefines environmental responsiveness through a poetic and purposeful concept skin cells as architecture. Drawing from the natural logic of cellular protection, the design demonstrates how architecture can serve not only as shelter but as a living interface between people and climate.
The spatial composition interconnected yet distinct forms wrapped in shaded corridors and linked by water features creates a breathable urban fabric. The zigzag roofs, echoing the layered resilience of stone and skin, serve as both thermal regulators and visual identity. Solar panels, shaded arches, ceiling vents and green zones collectively function as a holistic passive cooling system, showing deep respect for sustainability and local climate.
What is especially admirable is the integration of tradition and innovation arched windows and vernacular materials blend seamlessly with modern ecological strategies. TAMIMA doesn’t just reference context, it evolves from it.
This project is a masterful example of biomimicry, cultural continuity and climate-sensitive design offering a space that is not only environmentally intelligent but also deeply rooted in place and purpose.