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2023 Ramadan Lectures People 208
Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis

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Our responsibility was to design a space that reflects that legacy without turning it into a historical replica. The building needed to feel grounded in regional tradition while clearly belonging to the present. Traditionally, majalis were “sitting places.” They were direct, unpretentious spaces defined more by gathering than by architecture. Early examples were formed along fort walls or directly on desert ground. The architecture was minimal; the social contract was strong. In this project, we focused on reinforcing that social contract through spatial decisions rather than decorative references.

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