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Mouaz Abouaid is the founder and design principal of Verform design studio based in Dubai for architecture, urbanism, design, and research. After leading several projects in international firms in Dubai. thus acquiring a vast range of experience in both specialist design and technological innovations across the sector. He embraces challenges and individual complexities which attach themselves to each project. Implementing high standards and utilising cutting-edge technology allows Abouzaid to manage multiple projects and accelerate timelines to meet client expectations and achieve deadlines.

Abouzaid is a Cairo-born architect who key focus is on simple and functional buildings which also emphasise context and aesthetics. He strives to create designs that both simplify and enhance the interaction of people and the built environment. His expertise encompasses multiple market sectors, including master planning, residential, commercial, cultural, hospitality and mixed-use. Abouzaid believe that Architecture exists to create buildings, spaces and interiors that bring people together. alongside being art and science. It is about using imagination in form, giving scale, giving order, giving rhythm to all aspects of the spaces. Abouzaid believe in the power of the design process and the mix between design and technology for better delivery.

Named one of the top 50 most influential architects in the middles east for the last 5 years. After winning the Young Architect of the Year twice in 2014 & 2016 and nominated for Architect of the Year in 2018. That same year he was appointed curator for the Egyptian National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Other recognition includes finalist in Mohamed Makiya prize known as the Middle Eastern Architectural Personality of the Year Award , The World Architecture Festival, both overall award and first place in the Smart Cities category, for his X-Space project, in 2019. The previous year, at the same event, his Sheltainer design won the Ethics and Value category and Middle East Architect’s Concept of the Year.

All projects listed below are the design copyright of Verform Founder & design principal Mouaz Abouzaid some of those projects were designed while Abouzaid were employed by other companies. The copyrights for those projects belong to the relevant companies as indicated on the project page where this applies. For further information please contact Verform.