WAHO Landscape Architects

At WAHO’s core is a commitment to creating considered and emotive landscapes with a particular focus on public spaces and environments of historical and cultural significance. WAHO strives to create spaces that enhance the social fabric of communities, encouraging and enabling our team whilst championing our client’s vision with passion and integrity. A clear and […]

Erth: A Landscape of Heritage, Hospitality, and Place Erth plays a significant role in the cultural and civic story of Abu Dhabi, closely connected to the legacy of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Originally established in 1983 as the Armed Forces Officers Club, the complex was conceived as a place of rest, […]

Al Ain Museum Landscape: Interpreting Heritage Through Contemporary Place-Making The Al Ain Museum landscape sits within one of the UAE’s most culturally significant contexts, framed by the Al Ain Oasis (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Sultan Fort, and historic museum buildings. From the outset, the landscape was conceived not as a backdrop, but as […]

Gateway to the Living Museum WAHO developed a unified landscape treatment of unique character, form and design to the arrival experience for visitors landing in AlUla. In collaboration with Dabbagh Architects, the team was awarded the responsibility to upgrade of the existing entrance plaza of the Main Terminal Building of AlUla International Airport. Prioritising ambiance, […]

Emirati Essence WAHO was single sourced to undertake the landscape design for the UAE Pavilion at EXPO 2020. An exhibition for the rich tangible and intangible history of the UAE, this pavilion firmly established itself as a source of inspiration and pride to Emiratis and UAE residents. The UAE Pavilion is one of only few […]

Symbolic of the UAE’s pioneering spirit, the pavilion of the EXPO host country, is designed to capture its national identity and vision. Drawing inspiration from the grace and force of the falcon in flight (UAE’s national icon) established the grounds for the conceptual framework. The pavilion embodies the falcon, the façade its wings, and the […]