In line with the Year of Tolerance in 2019, “In Search of Spaces of Coexistence: An Architect's Journey” is a publication commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to highlight the significance of the places of worship and community meeting points in the UAE. The aim of the publication is to understand and study how users shape architecture, and in turn, how these spaces have affected or shaped the urban fabric of their surroundings. The book takes its root through the UAE Architecture project, which was founded to chronicle and document the heritage of the nation, which will, in turn, contribute to enriching the transforming urban landscape.

Additionally, the book traces two journeys that took place 6-months apart. The first is of the architect and author Azza Aboualam, who conducted site visits to gather on-site research. The second is Hussain AlMoosawi, as the photographer. Beyond objective documentation, the publication presented detailed and subjective observations of what both have experienced in these spaces.

Project leads
Dr. AlAmira Reem Al Hashimi
and Professor Adina Hempel

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Research assistant
Manal Al Hosani

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Book design
Two Thirds Studio