Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment congratulates the student Nour Ibrahim, whose project “The Informal 15 Minutes: Proximity Without Planning – The Invisible Atlas” was commended by the judging panel of the prestigious RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship 2026.

Nour’s research investigates how informal settlements in Cairo, Beirut, Tunis, and Marrakech function as “15-minute cities,” exploring the ways in which proximity, accessibility, and everyday urban life emerge beyond formal planning systems.

His project was selected by the judging panel as one of the commended entries, alongside projects from leading international institutions.

This recognition reflects Nour’s outstanding research, critical thinking, and commitment to exploring contemporary urban challenges through architecture and the built environment.

Congratulations, Nour Ibrahim, on this remarkable international recognition! We are proud to see the work of our students represented on such a distinguished global platform.

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