Laith Matarweh Studio for Architecture

Laith Matarweh is an architect and design researcher focused on architecture and the built environment in Jordan. His work is influenced by his documentation of Jordan’s natural and built environment through photography, illustrations, drawing, and writing. Laith received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the German Jordanian University and his Master of Science in Design Research from Bauhaus Dessau Foundation, Hochschule Anhalt, and Humboldt University of Berlin. His master thesis, ‘Wholeness and Life,’ explored how life manifests in Jordan's architecture and built-environment; becoming an impetus for relevance and individuality. Laith founded his architectural design studio in Amman in 2020, focusing on projects that respond to the Jordanian context. He is currently a Design-Lead Senior Architect at Khammash Architects, leading large-scale projects and master planning competitions in the Middle East. Laith has been a visiting lecturer and critic at Harvard GSD, TU Delft, the University of Jordan, and Hussein Technical University. His work has been showcased on several regional and international architectural platforms.