An Egyptian-born architect and landscape designer with 8+ years of direct experience in design and coordination planning on various project scales. Always seeking international experience in Architecture and design, holding a bachelor’s degree from Misr International University (MIU), Egypt, along with a Master of Science Degree in Architecture, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, and a Master’s in landscape architecture from the University of California, Berkeley – USA.
Mo's research delves into the complex dynamics between urban development and landscape evolution, themes he extensively pursued during his studies in Milan and Berkeley. At the heart of his scholarly inquiry is the impact of urban-scale interventions on climate change, underscoring their significant consequences for urban living and environmental health. His work brings critical insights into the interplay of urbanization and environmental sustainability.
He has significantly contributed to socially critical design projects, including the 'Black Tower/Black Power' low-income housing exhibit at MoMA (2021) and the 'Cloudland Pavilion' at La Triennale di Milano (2019), which showcased cost-effective architecture using recycled materials.
Throughout his educational journey, Mo had the privilege of being taught and influenced by award-winning designers, including Pritzker Prize winner Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA, renowned Landscape Architect Walter Hood of Hood Design Studio, and Mario Schjetnan of Grupo de Diseño Urbano.
Mo, an enthusiastic amateur photographer, cherishes capturing and sharing life's beautiful moments. He views photography not merely as a commercial endeavor but as an art form, a means to immortalize life experiences. His passion extends from capturing everyday events to the architectural elements that define our surroundings, endeavoring to freeze these moments in time.
Current Cities: Texas - Oklahoma , U.SA
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