Design Associates & Research Bureau - DARB

09/09/2026

Set within the intimate urban fabric of Jabal Al-Weibdeh, the design preserves an existing old Ammani house as the emotional anchor of the site. Inspired by the proportions, apertures, and material language of surrounding residential blocks and shaped by dramatic views toward Jabal Al-Qalaa.

SIJAL Institute emerges as a contemporary learning environment that harmonizes with its context while establishing a distinctive architectural identity.

The resulting form expresses lightness and openness. Floating volumes, shaded terraces, and generous windows cultivate a campus atmosphere that is intimate yet outward-looking a place where learning, culture, and community intersect.

09/09/2026

Inside, SIJAL Institute unfolds as a vertical campus, where vibrant social terraces, transitional platforms, and double height spaces create a layered learning experience. The rooftop café crowns the sequence, offering panoramic views of Amman’s heritage landscape.

The existing house remains an integral part of the design, creating a dialogue between the institute’s contemporary architecture and the city’s architectural heritage. Through changing exhibitions, the house becomes an evolving cultural space, adding another layer of interaction and storytelling to the institute.

SIJAL Institute becomes more than an academic building, it becomes a cultural anchor, a vantage point, and a celebration of Amman’s evolving architectural identity.

09/09/2026

21/07/2026

The project transforms an open site into landscape dedicated to the athletic activity. Designed with purpose and simplicity, the architecture supports and enhances the experience of movement, allowing the sports fields and courts to become the focal point of the development. Natural daylight, unobstructed visibility, and generous circulation routes contribute to a welcoming and energetic environment where training sessions, recreational games, and community events coexist seamlessly.

21/07/2026

The architectural language is defined by simplicity, durability and material honesty.
Simple geometric forms, exposed surfaces, and low maintenance finishes reinforce the practical nature of the facility while ensuring long term resilience.

16/07/2026

A tranquil dialogue between raw concrete, natural travertine, and layered greenery. The backyard is framed by sculptural volumes and a breeze block façade, creating a sequence of light, shadow, and framed views. Stepping-stone pathways, reflective glazing, and lush planting soften the architecture, shaping a calm transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.