American University in Dubai showcases MUDDE student projects
The Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments (MUDDE) program at the American University in Dubai highlighted student initiatives tackling urban issues within the city. Featured projects from the Thesis Studio and Urban Design Studio include 'Rule-Based Urbanism in Dubai' by Mohamed Wahid, 'Re-Thinking Belonging' by Zahra Ahmadpour, 'Beyond the Block' by Ayah Albaumy, 'Regeneration of Industrial Zones' by Charulatha Loganathan, 'Eco-Link' by Azhaan Kalim, 'Celestia Weave' by Hadithya Chandrasekar, 'Tides of Equilibrium' by Tracy Abi Najem, 'Skyline to Shoreline' by Patience Ankwatse, 'From Isolation to Integration' by Elyazia Almurr, and 'Embodied Experience' by Zeyana Khamis Al Aamri. These projects were featured on Dezeen through a collaboration for a school exhibition.
Key facts
- American University in Dubai's MUDDE program showcased student projects.
- Projects address urban challenges in Dubai including rule-based urbanism, gated communities, superblocks, industrial regeneration, and ecological waterfronts.
- Mohamed Wahid's project uses Christopher Alexander's pattern language and generative algorithms.
- Ayah Albaumy's superblock proposal is set in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
- Charulatha Loganathan's project aligns with Dubai 2040 Vision.
- Azhaan Kalim's Eco-Link is located in Al Sufouh, Dubai.
- Patience Ankwatse's masterplan connects Dubai Design District to Ras Al Khor Sanctuary.
- Zeyana Khamis Al Aamri's project divides a neighbourhood into five sensory nodes.
Entities
Artists
- Mohamed Wahid
- Zahra Ahmadpour
- Ayah Albaumy
- Charulatha Loganathan
- Azhaan Kalim
- Hadithya Chandrasekar
- Tracy Abi Najem
- Patience Ankwatse
- Elyazia Almurr
- Zeyana Khamis Al Aamri
Institutions
- American University in Dubai
- Dezeen
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Al Quoz
- Al Sufouh
- Dubai Design District
- Ras Al Khor Sanctuary
Sources
- Dezeen —