About Dar Al Omran
Dar Al Omran is a group of multidisciplinary Architecture & Engineering Consultants. We place great emphasis on human centricity, creativity, professionalism, and efficiency, while always prioritizing our clients and helping them realize their aspirations.
Our Philosophy: Why Dar Al Omran?
Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that our work is an attempt to reach a level of humanity and sensitivity to the living environment, inspired by the teachings of our co-founder, Dr. Rasem Badran. We continuously search for living models and paradigms to prevent places, whether cities or buildings, from becoming abandoned and lifeless. We aim to create environments rich in sociospatial relations where both the elderly and the young can interact meaningfully with their culture, enriching their values and sense of belonging.
We believe that space gains its characteristics through responding to historical, cultural, environmental, and climatic factors, in addition to being up-to-date with trending technological advancements. DAO’s achievements have been acknowledged through several awards, such as the Agha Khan Award, Tammayouz Lifetime Award, and the International Property Awards, municipality award for architecture & urban creativity.
10 Reasons Why We’re Different
- Our School of Thought: DAO’s philosophy, influenced by Dr. Rasem Badran’s teachings, emphasizes creating human-centric environments that embody cultural richness and promote socio-spatial interactions. We integrate historical, cultural, temporal, and technological elements into our designs to foster a sense of belonging and continuity over time, earning DAO prestigious awards like the Agha Khan Award and the Tammayouz Lifetime Award.
- Alignment with Your Vision: We align with our client’s vision to ensure their preferences are met, creating tailored solutions that reflect their unique goals and aspirations.
- Deep Insight into Target Demographics, Lifestyles, and Aspirations: As local and regional consultants, we understand the demographics, lifestyle preferences, and aspirations of our high-end clientele—the targeted end-user. By customizing our design strategies to meet their desires.
- Proven Track Record in Similar Projects: Our firm’s portfolio showcases a proven track record in designing projects across various sectors, including civic, cultural, residential, hospitality and more.
- In-depth Understanding of Site Context, Climate, and Culture as Local Consultants: We believe that space gains its characteristics through responding to historical, cultural, environmental, and climatic factors, in addition to being up-to-date with trending technological advancements.
- Knowledgeable about Local Regulations, Permits, and Policy Frameworks: We possess comprehensive knowledge of local regulations, permits, and policy frameworks, ensuring compliance and avoiding delays or legal issues.
- Local Architecture: Stemming from years of research and exploration of Najdi Architecture, we understand the spatial configurations of Najdi designs and their relationship with social and environmental factors. Inspired by the vernacular sustainability of these configurations, we draw upon a rich heritage that continues to offer valuable insights.
- Cutting-Edge Technology Integration in Our Work: From realistic CGIs to immersive design and VR technologies, we provide clients with comprehensive experiences through advanced technologies. Our Visualization, Film, and Immersive Design department ensures clients can explore mock-up visualized models.
- The Art of Living: Harmonizing Lifestyle with End-User Needs: We focus on understanding daily routines, functional requirements, aesthetic preferences, and cultural backgrounds to create spaces that enhance well-being and quality of life. Our designs integrate efficient layouts, natural light, sustainable materials, and technology for comfort and convenience, reflecting and supporting how people live and interact.
- Skilled Human Resources: Our multidisciplinary team includes trusted and experienced planners, architects, designers, engineers, scientists, and environmentalists. We advocate for alliances between professionals from different fields to adapt to shifting paradigms and deliver integrated solutions.
Introducing Our New Reality Capture Service
DAO is excited to announce the launch of our new Reality Capture service, a revolutionary addition to our comprehensive suite of offerings. This cutting-edge technology allows us to create highly accurate and detailed 3D models of physical environments, enhancing our ability to deliver precise planning, design, and analysis for our clients.
Key Benefits of Reality Capture:
- Enhanced Accuracy: With Reality Capture, we obtain precise measurements and detailed representations of existing conditions, ensuring our designs are grounded in real-world data.
- Improved Efficiency: The use of accurate 3D models streamlines the design and planning process, reducing time and minimizing errors.
- Comprehensive Analysis: Reality Capture enables thorough assessments and simulations, providing a solid foundation for informed decision-making and innovative solutions.
Our new Reality Capture service exemplifies DAO commitment to innovation and excellence. By integrating this advanced technology, we continue to enhance our ability to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations, delivering projects that are not only efficient and professional but also sustainable and impactful.
Introducing Our New Immersive Design Service
In addition to our Reality Capture service, DAO is proud to introduce our Immersive Design service. This innovative approach utilizes advanced VR technologies to create virtual environments that clients can explore interactively. Immersive Design allows clients to experience and engage with their projects in a virtual space before construction begins, ensuring that all aspects of the design meet their expectations.
Key Benefits of Immersive Design:
- Interactive Exploration: Clients can navigate through virtual models of their projects, gaining a realistic sense of space and layout.
- Enhanced Visualization: Immersive Design provides a clear and detailed visualization of design concepts, facilitating better communication and decision-making.
- Early Detection of Issues: By experiencing the design in a virtual environment, clients and designers can identify and address potential issues early in the process.
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