Wael Al-Masri

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Wael Al-Masri
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Al-Masri in 2020
Born
Wael Muhammad As'ad Al-Masri

(1959-04-15) April 15, 1959 (age 64)
NationalityJordanian
Alma mater Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Victoria University of Manchester
OccupationArchitect [1]
Buildings
  • Al-Mabarrah of Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, kuwait. [2]
  • Al-Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah, UAE.
  • Ahlibank Muscat, Oman.
  • Al-Fahaheel Waterfront, Kuwait.

Wael Muhammad As'ad Al-Masri (born April 15, 1959 in Kuwait) is a Jordanian architect and native Jerusalemite of Palestinian descent.

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Education

Al-Masri completed his bachelor's degree in architecture from Victoria University of Manchester in 1984. Additionally, he received his Master of Science in Architecture Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. [3]

Career

Projects

Positions and roles

Awards and honors

1975-2000

2000-2010

2010-2020

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