Articles by Hadir Al Koshta

Cemeteries are sites containing the quiet presence of memories and the constancy of cultural rituals; this combination poignantly defines a sense of bodily transference through atmospheric quietude. The Ankaran Cemetery embodies these qualities—their significance and their constancy. Furthermore, the architecture of the cemetery is conceived as a liminal transition space between the verticality of the adjacent forest and the limitlessness of the Adriatic horizon to the southwest. The space of the cemetery is defined by these contrasting relationships and transitions between open and closed, light and dark – between the here and the hereafter.

Situated at the foot of the Lillooet Range and bracketed by the Garibaldi Range, Camera House is a two-bedroom residence set on a sloped, five-acre site in the Pemberton Valley. The home frames a swimming pool, outdoor dining area, and a detached workshop, drawing focus to the rich natural surroundings of the Pacific Northwest.

The new Soldalhus Nursing Home in Northern Jutland provides 96 dementia-friendly residences, a central community building, and extensive shared and service areas. Designed by Cubo Arkitekter with a clear human focus, the project emphasizes dignity, independence, and connection for residents, staff, and visitors. The name Soldalhus, directly translated as “Sunvalley House,” reflects the design’s emphasis on light, openness, and integration with the surrounding landscape. Set on the edge of Northern Jutland’s characteristic hill formations, Soldalhus links the landscape with the nearby town of Sindal. Its placement strengthens local urban life, creating new pathways between the care center and the city while offering open views of meadows and wetlands. Subtle terracing and reshaping of the terrain create a sheltered microclimate, using landforms and planting to temper prevailing westerly winds and provide comfortable outdoor environments year-round.

The new Simone Veil cultural centre is being built in the town centre, in an existing building (the Maison Hirsch), whose capacity will have to be increased by the construction of an extension. Located on Place Velotte, in the historic heart of the town centre and just a stone’s throw from the station, the Maison Hirsch and its garden represent an important part of the town’s heritage, a place of remembrance and a highly visible landmark.