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At DAO – Badran, we continuously explore living models and paradigms to ensure cities and buildings remain vibrant, dynamic, and rich in identity. Our philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that our architectural work should strive for humanity and sensitivity to the living environment, inspired by Dr. Rasem Badran's esteemed school of thought.


Our mission at DAO – Badran is to develop human and environment-friendly designs that are welcoming and foster social cohesion and inclusion. We prioritize sustainable design that encompasses climate and environmental factors, as well as social and cultural sustainability.
In summary, our philosophy revolves around creating value through design, adding meaning as another dimension, and enriching the sense of belonging to places. As a leading architecture and engineering consultancy firm, we collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineering consultants across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq to achieve these goals and set the benchmark for excellence in the industry.

Rasem Badran

Dr. Rasem Badran

Founder & Principal Architect 

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.

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Our Services

DAO – Badran's extensive track record showcases our proficiency in various building and infrastructural projects. We offer a wide range of professional services, including urban planning and design, architectural and engineering design, landscape architecture, and interior design. With our teams in Riyadh, Amman, and across the MENA Region, we deliver sustainable and culturally sensitive solutions that cater to our clients' unique needs, reflecting our deep understanding of local identities and characteristics that make each place unique. Inspired by the visionary principles of tammayouz lifetime achievement winner Dr. Rasem Badran, we continuously strive for excellence and innovation in every project.

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Planning & Urban Design

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Project Management

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Construction Management & Supervision

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Building Information Modeling

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Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

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Technical Assistance

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Engineering Design

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Architecture Design

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Design Review & Verification

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Value Engineering

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Sustainability & Green Design

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Interior Design

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3D Laser Scanning

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Drone Surveying

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Infrastructure Design

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Aga Khan Award For Architecture
Jordan Engineers Assosciation
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Award
Internationl Property Awards
International Council of Shopping Centers
arab architects awards
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Our Achievements

DAO – Badran is ISO 9001 certified since 1998, and has a Quality Management Certificate that meets the new requirements and standards of ISO 9001:2015, ISO14001, and ISO 45001. DAO is also annually ranked among the top 225 international design firms (2024) in the Engineering New Record (ENR) survey.

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