The ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) Regional Centre in Sharjah is pleased to announce the shortlist of projects nominated for the 4th cycle of the ICCROM-Sharjah Award for Good Practices in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management in the Arab Region (2023-2024).
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Avis Budget Group is one of the global leaders in the Rent a Car industry. Offering a wide range of rental vehicles - from small compact cars ideal for city driving, functional mid-range cars just right for longer journeys, to luxury limousines, caring for the complete comfort and satisfaction of its customers.
Project name
Avis Office Space
Architecture firm
BIT CREATIVE
Location
Żwirki i Wigury Street, Warsaw, Poland
Photography
Fotomohito
Designer Zhang Haihua has completed a boutique hotel project in the ancient city district of Suzhou, transforming three existing residential buildings into a courtyard building whose layout is inspired by the region’s traditional Jiangnan-style houses.
Project name
Hua Xu Boutique Hotel
Location
Pingjiang Street, Suzhou City, China
Photography
Cai Yunpu
Jagrut Shah Architect and Associates: With an area of 590 sqm, this project is located within a gated community, surrounded by densely grown trees. The site itself faces the community's main garden.
Project name
Bhagwati Bungalow
Architecture firm
Jagrut Shah Architect and Associates
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
2613apertures
Organizing the working, collaborative and meeting spaces of this office, located in a LEED-certified building in São Paulo, was the main objective of the renovation project signed by Capote Marcondes Longo Arquitetura e Urbanismo.
Project name
Escritório em São Paulo
Architecture firm
Capote Marcondes Longo Arquitetura e Urbanismo
Location
São Paulo, SP – Brazil
Photography
André Scarpa
Located in the tranquil suburbs of Nicosia, Cyprus, this two-level residence encompasses 180 square meters, that harmonizes with the picturesque cypress-lined landscape.
Project name
Villa JJ
Architecture firm
Versa Architecture
Location
Politiko, Nicosia, Cyprus
Photography
Skevi Laou
Mobina Sadat Mortaji: Step into a world where tradition meets the future. This villa is a masterful fusion of classic Iranian architecture and the bold, fluid designs of Zaha Hadid. The exterior showcases elegant Persian arches and vibrant stained-glass windows, reflecting the timeless beauty of Iranian heritage.
Project name
Avaye Rangha
Architecture firm
Mobina Sadat Mortaji
Location
Tehran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
The project, located in the industrially dense area of Kanchpur, Narayanganj, was envisioned as a breather amidst the congested factory surroundings. The site, surrounded by hundreds of factories with little to no open space, presented a unique challenge for creating a structure that could offer workers a peaceful environment.
Project name
A Diner for Everest
Architecture firm
Studio Ideatic
Location
BSCIC Kanchpur, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Photography
Noufel Sharif
Crafted by D.I.B Collaborative, Brick Abode in Dahod is an architectural reflection of balance, harmony, and intentionality. Sitting on a modest 30 x 40 plot, this two-story residence for a family of four gracefully intertwines modernist design principles with vernacular sensibilities. The clients, seeking a home abundant in light, ventilation, and...
Project name
Brick Abode
Architecture firm
D.I.B COLLABORATIVE
Location
Dahod, Gujarat, India
Photography
Arif Boriwala

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