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Odah Architects

Architecture. Urbanism. Development.

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Two people working at a desk with the Odah logo overlaid
Two people working at a desk with the Odah logo overlaid
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Architectural elevation drawing of a house facade in blue line work
Architectural elevation drawing of a house facade in blue line work
Architectural floor plan of a house in blue line work
Architectural floor plan of a house in blue line work
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Odah logo

Mustafa Fouad

Partner

Architect, urban planner, and building information model expert with extensive experience in completing architectural and urban projects.

Issam Ja'afar

Partner

Iraqi-Canadian architect with over 40 years of experience designing buildings, cities, and health, social, and commercial centers.

An architecture and urban design practice based in Baghdad, working for public, commercial and institutional clients across Iraq and the region.

Vision

Architecture Rooted in Iraq, Built to International Standards

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About

A Studio Rooted in Baghdad

Odah Architects brings together architects, engineers and urban planners with over 40 years of experience across Iraq, the UAE and Qatar. Our work spans institutional compounds, headquarters, hotels, schools, industrial facilities and cultural destinations.

EXPERTISE

What We Do

Architecture and Design

Buildings for institutional, commercial, hospitality, educational and industrial clients, from concept to construction documents.

Urban Design and Masterplanning

Masterplans, urban development and public realm at neighbourhood and city scale.

Interior Architecture

Interiors for hospitality, workplace, commercial and institutional projects.

BIM and GIS Delivery

Building information modelling and spatial data to coordinate disciplines, control quantities and support long-term operation.

Project Management and Construction Supervision

We stay with the project from design through to completion on site.

Feasibility and Development Studies

Pre-design studies linking design decisions to programme, cost and long-term value.

Projects

Selected Work

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Basra, Iraq

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Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Baghdad, Iraq

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Sitak, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

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