This project, designed by Mr. Phiroze Panthaki in Muscat, Oman, is a remarkable example of contemporary architecture seamlessly integrated with the city’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. The design draws deep inspiration from traditional Islamic and Omani architectural elements, reinterpreted through a modern lens to suit current urban and functional needs.

The façade composition highlights a harmonious rhythm of arches, colonnades, and screened openings, creating a visual balance of solidity and transparency. The neutral beige and sand-toned palette reflects the desert landscape of Oman, while the dark wooden screens and intricate jaali work add depth and texture, enhancing the building’s traditional charm. The green terraces and palm-lined frontage introduce a refreshing natural layer that softens the massing and complements Muscat’s environment.

This marketplace complex is designed as a low-rise structure, maintaining coherence with Muscat’s urban scale and skyline. It not only celebrates local craftsmanship and heritage but also provides a modern retail and cultural experience — symbolizing a bridge between the past and the present, and a timeless ode to Muscat’s enduring architectural identity.

OIDC, Muscat,  Oman.