Born in 1945, the internationally renowned Palestinian-Jordanian architect, Dr. Rasem Badran, graduated with B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from the Technical University T.H. of Darmstad, Germany in 1970. He received an honorary PhD in Architectural design from the Jordan University of Science and for his achievements in the field of Architectural Design and theory in 2002.
 
Dr. Rasem Badran’s works are based on a methodological approach in defining Architecture as a continuous dialogue between contemporary needs and historical inherited cultural values. His belief shaped our path at DAR AL OMRAN “We derive from the past what we design for today to withstand the future.” The team of highly qualified architects design contemporary solutions derived from regional and cultural heritage that is compatible with the local environment.
 
Dr. Rasem Badran’s is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Tamayouz Lifetime Achievement Award for Architecture.