Every project begins witha a question:
What could be?

At the heart of Maisam Architects lies The Design Lab; a dynamic space where creativity meets collaboration. More than just a studio for architectural design, it is a hub for innovative ideas, a global gathering point where diverse voices—spanning cultures, generations, and disciplines—come together to reimagine the world we inhabit. The lab thrives on the collective energy of architects, designers, and thinkers, combining skills and experiences from remote corners of the world to enrich each project with unique perspectives.

Driven by a curiosity to challenge the conventional, the Design Lab embarks on research and exploration that push the boundaries of design.. Every project begins with a question: What could be? From rethinking the role of schools as spaces for community and youth development to exploring how design shapes the future, The Design Lab is a place where research meets imagination and solutions emerge that elevate human experience.

Through collaborative exploration and global expertise, this is where architecture transcends the built form and becomes a catalyst for ideas that inspire, connect, and transform.

03. How do we blur the lines of individuality and community within architecture?

Al-ula residences of the future

04. What do we see when we reimagine schools of the future?

Future Schools

05. How can we use design thinking to elevate the spiritual experience of the Baptism Site?

Baptism Site Journey

06. How do we think of an IT hub that acts as an incubator for students?

IT Hub – Fields of Hope

07. How can we reimagine a house that adapts?

Beit al 3omor

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