Museum of Emotions #8 competition 2nd Prize winner - Karim Hamed

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the 2nd Prize winner of our Museum of Emotions #8 competition – Karim Hamed from Egypt!

Karim Hamed from Egypt

Brief information about the projects that you/your company have been involved with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been Involved?

Diverse and varied projects in the field of architecture and urban planning, not a specific scale, but different scales, national, regional, and global scale.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

Architecture is everything, it can change how we react with each element in our life and how we treat each other (Every change could lead to a different reaction or feeling). The architect is the designer of life not just buildings, he can show the beauty of everything in society with his touches.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

I participate in architecture competitions to see a wide range of projects and ideas from diverse environments and to explore ways to use these ideas to help my community. They are also an opportunity to test myself in front of people who are recognized for their excellence and leadership in the field.

What advice would you give to individuals who struggle to decide whether it would be beneficial for them to participate in architecture competitions?

You will not lose anything in trying to express yourself to the world, you will win anyway whether by winning or winning there is not losing (In winning you will show yourself and gain more confidence, in losing you will win the experience and the idea of competition).