Practice – maisam architects

maisam is commited to creating original places, spaces, and experiences which elevate the quality of human living through knowledge, innovation, and design.

Introduction

Building on years of Architecture & Engineering experience in the region and internationally, and with the mission of creating original places, spaces and experiences which elevate the quality of human living, Meisa Batayneh and her team of associates established maisam architects & engineers with the vision to utilize knowledge, innovation and design in the pursuit of architectural excellence. maisam’s expertise is focused on providing planning, architecture and design services to developers, corporations, governments and individuals. At the core of the company lies The Design-Lab TM staffed by highly motivated and dynamic architects whose ultimate purpose is to produce original products that create optimal value for each client. maisam’s track record includes several projects which were regionally and internationally recognized, nominated and awarded through numerous and prestigious awards’ programs.

Maisam’s key differentiator lies in the collaborative approach of its design core team of architects, led by founder Meisa Batayneh and senior partner Hazem Nimri . The collaboration of the two brings the optimum balance of conceptual thinking, scientific methodology, and artistic expression into each and every project the practice undertakes.

Services

MASTER PLANNING

maisam’s involvement in some of the region’s major master planning endeavors is a result of methodical expertise in evaluating and devising at both the macro and the micro levels. The strategic alliances that maisam draws on with international experts in every field of planning ensure a high quality product that provides for every aspect of the client’s needs and vision. maisam’s methodology calls for extensive input from experts in each phase of the project, from the charette stage through to implementation.

PLANNING

maisam’s comprehensive planning services not only as-sure alignment with government legislation and regulations, but also encompass feasibility analysis, site selection studies, urban planning, suburban planning and development, and site planning. maisam’s team of planners & engineers are backed by experts in the fields of economy, sociology, communication, marketing, and branding. maisam’s extensive planning service responds to anthropological needs, available resources, municipal and metropolitan limitations, as well as economic viability and feasibility.

URBAN DESIGN

maisam’s urban design approach is sensitive to the human condition and the experience of the natural environment. This approach allows a critical appraisal of the human scale and human needs, based on a collective concern for three dimensional space as well as for public areas between buildings. maisam’s multidisciplinary design team provides solutions for civic design, landscape design, and infrastructure engineering and architecture. The amenities in design are introduced in layers answering for function, microclimate, materials, services, maintenance and most importantly the users. Projects range in scale from urban nodes to university campuses and city centers.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

maisam’s methodology for landscape design is holistic in approach, whereby the landscape design becomes the recipient of input from numerous design tools. The controlling factors vary from landscape visualization to the site’s environmental perception, inclusive of public land management processes and most importantly the sustainability of the landscapes thus created. On another level, the landscape design facilitates communication for a working relationship between people and their physical environment. In addition to the conventional tools available, maisam’s landscape architects fuse the principals of other social and biological sciences with environmental engineering to deliver a high quality design product.

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

maisam is recognized in Jordan and the region for its creative edge that pushes design beyond norms and established perceptions. maisam’s clients rang from individuals, corporate houses, government bodies, and royal families, many of which are longstanding relationships of trust and mutual respect. The client’s direct involvement in the design process allows for a unique interaction with the designers in brain storming sessions, resulting in at least three design alternatives that capture the vision and needs of each client. maisam’s relentless attention to
detail coupled with the aim to achieve the highest quality end product ensures a creative process that benefits the client.

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION

Construction supervision is integral to maisam’s promise of quality. On-site supervisors ensure that the highest technical standards of quality and workmanship are observed, where high quality is achieved in alignment with the contract, specification, and most importantly the original design concept. The supervisor forms a crucial link between the site and the designers providing answers to site queries and architectural details as well as solutions to inevitable new realities arising at site. Each construction site is managed and supervised by an experienced team of architects and engineers who also clarify and advise on matters relating to building construction regulations and contractual issues.