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Ibraaz Art Space / Counterspace | Building of the Year 2026
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My Dinner with Sumayya — TANK
My Dinner with Sumayya — TANK
In the second episode of our original series My Dinner with Sumayya, shot on location at Mayfair’s Park Chinois, the acclaimed architect Sumayya Vally sits down with Pakistani-American singer and songwriter Ali Sethi. This month, Ali released his debut solo album, Love Language, and he and Sumayya discussed the album’s hybrid, exuberant sensibility, the experiential nature of art, resistance to categorisation, and the importance of infinity.
My Dinner with Sumayya
My Dinner with Sumayya
In the first episode of a new, original series My Dinner with Sumayya, the acclaimed architect Sumayya Vally sits down for an intimate, searing conversation with sound artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan. The series, inspired by the cult 1981 film My Dinner with Andre, is formed of far-ranging conversations between Sumayya and those whose work shapes our world: architects, musicians, artists and more, all shot on location at Mayfair’s beautiful Park Chinois restaurant. Lawrence is the founder of Earshot, the world's first not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the study of sound – with Sumayya, he discusses Earshot’s work reconstructing Saydnara prison from testimony of what prisoners heard, and more recently, corroborating the call from Hind Rajab from inside a bullet-punctured car.
Ingesting Architectures
Ingesting Architectures
An ongoing research into dust and ritual as archive. An urban archaeology. Epochs of toxicity. Generational disease and degradation.© 2020 Counterspace, Suma...
Sumayya Vally on the First Islamic Arts Biennale: "Claim, Reclaim, Configure, and Reconfigure"
Sumayya Vally on the First Islamic Arts Biennale: "Claim, Reclaim, Configure, and Reconfigure"
ArchDaily had the chance to talk with Sumayya Vally about the biennale, her contribution, her recent work, and the importance of architectural exhibitions.
www.serpentinegalleries.org
www.serpentinegalleries.org
This architect designs buildings that bring communities together
This architect designs buildings that bring communities together
Sumayya Vally grew up in post-Apartheid Pretoria, South Africa in what had been an Indian-only township and saw how division kept communities apart. Vally founded the Johannesburg-based architecture practice Counterspace to fight the built legacies of colonization and highlight the peaceful coexistence between communities.
Sumayya Vally unveils design for sculptural pedestrian bridge in Belgium
Sumayya Vally unveils design for sculptural pedestrian bridge in Belgium
The 25 Most Anticipated Projects of 2025
The 25 Most Anticipated Projects of 2025
Discover transformative architecture projects set to open in 2025, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and cultural heritage worldwide.
time.com
time.com
Find out why Sumayya Vally is on this year’s TIME100 Next list
Sumayya Vally Appointed Honorary Professor of Practice at The Bartlett School of Architecture
Sumayya Vally Appointed Honorary Professor of Practice at The Bartlett School of Architecture
The renowned architect’s appointment recognises her major contributions to architectural practice through her award-winning architectural design, art practice and social engagement.
Sumayya Vally joins the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2022
Sumayya Vally joins the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2022
Sam Werthmuller, Public Engagement, +41 79 267 80 17, swer@weforum.org
Sumayya Vally selected as an Honorary Fellow by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Sumayya Vally selected as an Honorary Fellow by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
For Immediate Release March 20, 2023 OTTAWA, March 20, 2023–Four professionals who have significantly impacted architectural practice around the world have been named Honorary Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). The 2023 Honorary Fellows exemplify the tremendous impact that architects have—not only on the built environment, but also on public life and the world around them. Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas, FAIA, Chairman of the Board, Grupo Sordo Madaleno (GSM) and Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos (SMA), Mexico City, Mexico.
Reimagining architecture: Sumayya Vally and Alejandro Aravena
Reimagining architecture: Sumayya Vally and Alejandro Aravena
Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena is best known for his innovative social housing solutions that confront problems around rapid urbanisation and inequality...
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi: Sumayya Vally & Tim Marlow in Conversation
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi: Sumayya Vally & Tim Marlow in Conversation
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Live talk with Sumayya Vally about the 2021 Serpentine Pavilion
Live talk with Sumayya Vally about the 2021 Serpentine Pavilion
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