Intbau Qatar

A day of attentive looking and thoughtful exchange. From field studies of mosques and sacred spaces in Simaisma and Katara, to walking the layered histories of Souq Waqif, learning unfolded through place and presence.
 
The day concluded with reflective seminars by Patrick Laude on Art as Metaphysics and Spirituality, and by MK Harb on what ethnography can offer architectural understanding, deepening the dialogue between built form, culture, and meaning.

An immersive learning journey rooted in place, practice, and shared ways of seeing. Through observation, making, and dialogue, the Winter School explores traditional architecture and timeless design as living knowledge.

An initiative by INTBAU and Caravane Earth, hosted at Heenat Salma Farm, this 14-day experience unfolds as a space for reflection, learning, and meaningful exchange, setting the tone for the days ahead.

During Winter School 2024, participants explored the art of architectural geometry, crafting intricate designs with rulers and compasses. Meanwhile, faculty member Taimoor Khan Mumtaz collaborated with his student to build a geometric structure, envisioned as a canopy for the shaded streets of the designed village.