Hand Over Wins ArchDaily Next Practices Award for Earth Construction
Cairo-based firm Hand Over has won the 2025 ArchDaily Next Practices Awards, recognized for its innovative approach in architecture. Founded by Radwa Rostom, a civil engineer with over 15 years in sustainability and development, the studio emphasizes a design-build model. This method prioritizes earth construction and community involvement while utilizing local resources. Hand Over was chosen from a diverse international selection of candidates, showcasing a departure from traditional architectural practices. Their work addresses significant issues related to environmental impact, social dynamics, and construction methods, merging design, research, and production to tackle today's pressing challenges.
Key facts
- Hand Over is a winner of the 2025 ArchDaily Next Practices Awards.
- The studio is based in Cairo, Egypt.
- Hand Over was founded by Radwa Rostom, a civil engineer with over 15 years of experience.
- The practice uses an integrated design-build model.
- Hand Over focuses on earth construction, local materials, and community-based processes.
- The awards highlight emerging studios expanding architecture through new methods and materials.
- Selected from a global pool, these practices engage with construction, environment, and social impact.
- Hand Over combines design, research, and production.
Entities
Artists
- Radwa Rostom
Institutions
- ArchDaily Next Practices Awards
- Hand Over
Locations
- Cairo
- Egypt