January 4, 2018
Meet the Team: Reham Yehia Hussien
Meet Reham Yehia Hussien, Senior Architect at Godwin Austen Johnson. We asked Reham what is it about architecture that appealed to her as a career option and what good…
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December 28, 2017
Is Cash Flow Crippling the MEP Sector?
While certainly not a new phenomenon cash flow continues to be a challenge for MEP specialists in this region with delays in payment common. Cash flow is the lifeblood of…
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December 21, 2017
Al Seef: Retelling the Story
In a world where contemporary is the norm, there stands a project that chooses, instead, to celebrate tradition. Al Seef is an exciting new project along the Dubai Creek a…
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December 14, 2017
Cradle to Cradle
Cradle to cradle (C2C) is a regenerative design concept where a building material or a system, from its birth and after its full life cycle usage, is still used as…
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November 29, 2017
The Vision Behind the Design: Shaza Salalah Hotel & Resort
As the Shaza Salalah Hotel & Resort moves into the final stages of construction, Godwin Austen Johnson reveal the vision behind the design of this luxury resort. “Our mission was…
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November 23, 2017
Technology and Starchitects: Architecture Today
The past two decades have seen incredible advances in technology not only in terms of consumer electronics - our pockets are emptier, yet the few items inside them can do…
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November 14, 2017
GAJ Hands Over Latest School Project: Sharjah English School
Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) has completed their latest educational project – Sharjah English School. Located in University City, the school is strategically placed with easy access from Sharjah, Ajman, Mirdif…
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November 9, 2017
Fostering a Positive Workplace Culture
For many of us, the first team we experience is our family. A positive start in life instils some founding principles: trust, respect for others and resilience. Frequently we hear…
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November 2, 2017
Decorator or FF&E Interior Designer?
Considered by many as the pretty side of the interior design process, FF&E (furniture, fixtures & equipment) has a major role in the whole design course of a project. Contrary…
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October 26, 2017
5 Myths About Interior Design
1. Some think interior design is all about playing with fabrics and furnishings and most confuse interior design with interior decorating. Yes interior designers do select fabrics and furnishings however…
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October 19, 2017
Lighting Projects and Value Engineering
Most projects start as concepts with beautifully crafted 3D rendering showing stunning architecture and interior design concepts. They receive the input of a capable professional lighting designer from the very…
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October 5, 2017
Tile Awards 2017: My Icelandic Workshop
It is often said in jest that if you don’t like the Icelandic weather, just wait five minutes. This was my first experience of this stunning country and the weather…
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