When architect and designer Ahmad Muezz of Bina Engineering was commissioned to redesign the guest rooms at the old Pilgrims Palace Hotel near the old city of Jerusalem, and transform it into the new Golden Walls Hotel, he had his work cut out. “The location of the hotel is unique but it never had a specific style,” says Ahmad. “It had been renovated partially several times so it had lost its original identity.” The rooms in the hotel were decorated in bland oranges and browns, with basic furniture and an overall lack of style. Financing was another obstacle to overcome. “We were selected to redesign the bedrooms and that was really challenging due to the low budget,” says Ahmad. “We tried to invent an identity and at the same time to keep the design simple, comfortable and acceptable for most of the visitors.”
Ahmad achieved this by using a base of champagne gold leather and mixing it with dark shades of purple as a background. He then added a light chocolate colour and dark brown to the walls, furniture and wallpaper to give a feeling of warmth and cosiness. “Later on we added some purple hidden lights to add a sexy twist when needed,” he adds. The final result is a luxurious, modern design which shows a good balance between the feminine finishes and fabrics and the masculine sharp objects of the interior décor. Bina Engineering was established in 2008 in Jerusalem focusing on residential prjects. Within a short time, the company had expanded its work to include commercial, cultural and educational design projects in addition to renovation projects. Bina Engineering specialises in bringing life into spaces regardless of budget size. VIP clients have included the former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and Bina Engineering has also collaborated with several international design houses.
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Ahmad Muezz, AMDS is a leading architecture and design firm that provides a variety of design services. Our services include architecture, customized interior designs, civil designs, landscaping, space management, and 3D visualization as well as providing dynamic design elements such as custom-designed furniture and unique home accessories.
Our team is comprised of individuals with proficient technical expertise: a superb in-house team of architects, civil engineers, and electrical engineers. We collaborate and work side-by-side with our clients at every step of the design process. From conception to completion, we work to create luxurious, distinctive, high-performance designs. Our innovative solutions help to transform our clients» dreams and aspirations into structures and spaces that inspire, innovate and transform.
Ahmad Muezz›s design studio came into being over a decade ago as a small family business: a family of architects and engineers that are extremely collaborative and strive to continually advance their technical knowledge and expertise. In due course, the firm expanded and became one of the leading firms in the historic city of Jerusalem.
Our work is built on the foundation of critical thinking, collaborative investigation and intelligent problem-solving skills. To transform the future of design, these three crucial skills are exemplified by our unique strategies, enabling individuals to connect to their environment by creating exceptional and dynamic uses of space. To achieve this objective, we actively explore and utilize newly developed work processes, design strategies, and emerging technologies as an integral part of our day-to-day work
- Address: Jerusalem / Shu'fat Street 122
- Office Tel. 00972 2 5409503
- Muezz Nashashibi: 00972 50 5 361175
- Ahmad Muezz: 00972 50 5 557585
- Yousef Nashashibi: 00972 54 7 255819
- Office Fax: 00972 2 5409502
- E-mail: info@binaengineering.com
- Address: Jerusalem / Shu'fat Street 122
- Office Tel. 00972 2 5409503
- Muezz Nashashibi: 00972 50 5 361175
- Ahmad Muezz: 00972 50 5 557585
- Yousef Nashashibi: 00972 54 7 255819
- Office Fax: 00972 2 5409502
- E-mail: info@binaengineering.com