OMAR HOSAM EDIN
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Omar was educated and trained as an architect in Damascus University and practiced Architecture for three years. He received his Master with distinction in 2006, and the PhD degree in Landscape Architecture from Edinburgh University, UK, in 2017. His research has focused on environmental behaviour study, Soundscape and Contemporary Memorial Design.
Omar has lectured and taught in architecture design in Damascus University and tutored in landscape design studio in Edinburgh University. In the UK, prior to joining GROSS.MAX. Landscape Architects in 2015, Omar worked in Open Space Research Centre for four years, focusing on inclusive access to outdoor spaces. After he joined GROSS.MAX. Omar was the project landscape architect of various big-scale projects such as Moscow Courtyard and Heerlen Mining Park, Netherlands.
Omar’s extensive working experience both in academia and practice has enabled him to develop a holistic approach to design through combining practice and research, and thinking of architecture, landscape and urbanism as one dialogical, cross-disciplinary and experiential entity.
Currently, Omar is an assistant professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Imam Bin Abdulrahman University.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
02.2020 - Current
- Delivered lectures, seminars, and tutorials, fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes.
- Mentored students to support achievement of target grades.
- Provided academic counselling to students, assisting in career planning and academic progress.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, providing targeted feedback to educators for tailored support.
- Facilitated departmental accreditation processes to uphold educational standards and ensure quality assurance.
- Bachelor Program Quality Coordinator
- Explored theoretical frameworks of landscape architecture
- Lecturing in Cultural & Memorial Landscape & Landscape Urbansim
Architect & Landscape Architect
TOPOI: STUDIO
DAMASCUS & DAMMAM
01.2002 - Current
- Led architectural design for major projects, including:
Designed and oversaw the construction of Little Village School, Damascus (2005).
Coordinated design and execution of Office Building for Tlas Company, Damascus (2005).
- Winning Competitions:
King Khalid University Campus Landscape Masterplan, Abha (2023).
Mujassam Wotan Competition, First Prize (2022).
Matal Aali Al Riyadh, First Prize (2025).
Landscape Architect
GROSS.MAX Landscape Architects
EDINBURGH
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Led landscape architecture for major project: Signature Towers, Dubai.
- Collaborated on MOFA Competition with ZAHA Hadid Architects.
- Managed Stone Street development project in Cairo.
- Contributed to design of Moscow Courtyard with AL_A Architects.
Assistant Architect
WAEL SAMHOURI Architects
DAMASCUS
02.2001 - 09.2005
- Assisted in architectural design for major projects, including Faculty of Literature & Human Sciences, Damascus.
- Contributed to Eastern Park Landscape Design competition, achieving cityscape prize for master planning in Middle Eastern region, Damascus.
Education
Ph.D - Landscape Architecture
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh09-2075
Bachelor of Architecture -
Damascus University
Damascus09-2007
Master of Landscape Architecture -
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh09-2006
Skills
- Software Skills:
BIM & Drafting: AutoCAD
Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Visualization & Rendering: Sketch Up, Lumion
- Architecture & Landscape design
- Technical drawing
- Academic Program development
- Quality assurance
- Research methodologies
- Team collaboration
Awards
- TAJ Award for Teaching Excellence, IAU University, 2024
- Architecture & Design Teaching Award, 3rd Place, 2014, Architecture & Design Commission, Saudi Arabia
- Winner of King Khalid University Campus Masterplanning Competition, 2023, Saudi Arabia
- Helen A. Rose bequest award for landscape architecture distinctive work, 2006, Edinburgh, UK
Competitions
- Matal AAli AIRiyadh Competition, First Prize, Riyadh Municipality, 2024-01-01
- Mujassaam Watan Competition, First Prize, Al Fozan Holding, 2022-10-01
- King Khalid University Campus Landscape Design, Fourth Place, King Khalid University, 2023-01-01
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Publication
- GIS-Based Landscape Character Assessment as a Tool for Landscape Architecture Design: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia, Land Journal, MDPI, 2025.
- Landscape Architecture Design as an Art Creative Practice: A Studio Teaching Model. Landscape & Art Journal, Latvian University, 2024
- The contemporary memorial landscape: how to convey meaning through design. A study based on cases from London and Palestine. a PhD Thesis, Edinburgh University, 2016.
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Badminton
- Cinematography
- Cello & Classical Music
- Nature & Ecology
- Abstract Art
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
02.2020 - Current
Landscape Architect
GROSS.MAX Landscape Architects
01.2015 - 02.2020
Architect & Landscape Architect
TOPOI: STUDIO
01.2002 - Current
Assistant Architect
WAEL SAMHOURI Architects
02.2001 - 09.2005
Ph.D - Landscape Architecture
Edinburgh University
Bachelor of Architecture -
Damascus University
Master of Landscape Architecture -
Edinburgh University