Draft:AKL Architects
Submission declined on 12 June 2025 by Theroadislong (talk).
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
|  |
Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Aklaklakl (talk) 13:18, 12 June 2025 (UTC)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture, Interior Design |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Akl Akl |
Area served | Middle East |
| Website | aklarchitects.com |
AKL Architects
[edit]AKL Architects is a Lebanese architecture and interior design firm founded by Akl Akl in 2016. The firm is recognized for its work on award‑winning residential, commercial, and sustainable projects across the Middle East.
Overview
[edit]AKL Architects has undertaken projects ranging from luxury residences to institutional interiors and eco‑retreats.
Key People
[edit]- Akl Akl – Founder and Principal Architect. A graduate with distinction of the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA), Akl leads the firm's strategic design vision.
Press coverage
[edit]AKL Architects has been featured on independent architecture platforms, establishing its notability:
- Profiled on **ArchDaily**, a leading architecture publication.[1]
- Profiled on **Archello**, showcasing project portfolios.[2]
- The **Aylout 32** residential project, designed with Patrick Boustany, was featured on ArchDaily in November 2020.[3]
Notable projects
[edit]
Black Ember Residence – AKL Architects 
Latham & Watkins Office Interior – Riyadh 
Kfarhounéh Ecolodge – Bronze Prize at Holcim Awards 2023
Awards and Recognitions
[edit]- **2023** – Holcim Awards – Bronze Prize, Kfarhounéh Ecolodge.[4]
Sustainable eco-retreat designed by AKL Architects in Kfarhounéh, Lebanon. Bronze Prize Winner at the Holcim Awards 2023. - **2023** – International Property Awards – Single Residence Award, Black Ember Residence.[5]
- **2024** – Luxury Lifestyle Awards – Best Residence in Lebanon; Best Interior Design Office in Saudi Arabia.[6]
Interior design of the Latham & Watkins Law Office in Riyadh by AKL Architects. Silver Winner at the IADA 2025 and Best Interior Design of an Office in KSA by Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024 - **2025** – International Architecture & Design Awards – Silver Award, Latham & Watkins Office.[7]
External links
[edit]- Official website
- AKL Architects on ArchDaily
- AKL Architects on Archello
- Kfarhounéh Ecolodge on Holcim Foundation
References
[edit]- ^ "Akl Architects – ArchDaily". ArchDaily. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Akl Architects – Archello". Archello. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Aylout 32 / Akl Architects + Patrick Boustany Architect". ArchDaily. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Holcim Awards 2023 – Regional Winners". Holcim Foundation. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "International Property Awards – 2023 Winners". International Property Awards. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "LUX Awards – Interior Design Office KSA". Luxury Lifestyle Awards. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "IADA 2025 – Winners List". IADA. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
This page will be placed in the following categories if it is moved to the article namespace.
Categories:
- in-depth (not just brief mentions about the subject or routine announcements)
- reliable
- secondary
- strictly independent of the subject
Make sure you add references that meet all four of these criteria before resubmitting. Learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue. If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.