Winners 2010

GCC Residential Project of the Year

This award recognises the year’s best residential project. Nominations for the award should acknowledge projects or project designs that provide a comfortable and attractive living environment for residents in the GCC.

GCC Public Sector, Institutional & Cultural Project of the Year

This award recognises the year’s best public sector project. Nominations for the award should acknowledge projects or project designs that provide an environment that encourages the exploration of cultural themes, or provide a public service for residents in the GCC.

GCC Commercial Project of the Year

This award recognises the year’s best commercial project. Nominations for the award should acknowledge projects or project designs that provide an excellent working environment for  employees, at the same time making the most of sustainable initiatives in a sector that is traditionally very energy reliant.

Overall Middle East Project of the Year (finished project)

This award recognises the year’s best complete building or structure. With so much of the region’s architecture existing only in the digital realm, nominations for the award should acknowledge those buildings or structures that have made the most architecturally significant leap from sketchbook to built environment. Nominations can range from a single-family home to a large-scale development or supertall tower. Nominated projects must be complete and functional at the time of submission.

Boutique Middle East Architecture Firm of the Year (less than 100 employees)

This award recognises those firms with less than 100 employees that have made the most significant  impact on the GCC region through their work in 2010, whether they specialise in traditional or modern architecture, or in villas or skyscrapers. Nominations for the award should demonstrate a large body of work from across the region, and special consideration will be given to firms incorporating unprecedented design, innovative materials, striking forms and eco-friendliness

Engineer of the Year, Middle East

This award recognizes one of the region’s most celebrated and established engineers. A demonstrated commitment to dynamic yet feasible solutions to the unique engineering challenges of the region is   essential. Nominations for the award should acknowledge innovation, sustainability and inspiration within the engineer’s entire body of work. A wealth of projects, both built and on the boards, will be necessary for consideration.

Principal of the Year, Middle East

This award recognizes one of the region’s best celebrated and established principals. A demonstrated ability to lead in a challenging economic environment is essential, as is a high-level of professionalism and an ability to make the right decisions to push a firm forward in a competitive market. Nominations for the award should acknowledge innovation, leadership and inspiration as well as demonstrating decision-making skills, professionalism and vision.