AL-NAG'AH reimagines the future of Al-Faw by restoring the historic relationship between the fishing community, the waterfront, and the urban fabric. Inspired by the traditional "Nag'ah," where fishermen once gathered before and after their journeys, the project transforms this cultural memory into a contemporary mixed-use village that supports living, learning, working, and recreation. The masterplan integrates a fish market, fishermen's workshops, housing, schools, public spaces, and a continuous waterfront promenade connected through ecological landscapes and a natural water circulation system. Native planting, constructed wetlands, and climate-responsive public spaces enhance environmental resilience while improving water quality and biodiversity. By strengthening local identity, preserving fishing traditions, and creating new economic opportunities, AL-NAG'AH presents a sustainable model for the long-term regeneration of Al-Faw.
Al-Faw, Basra, Iraq
Fifth-year Architecture student at the University of Karbala, Iraq. My academic work focuses on sustainable waterfront regeneration, community-centered urban design, and preserving cultural identity through architecture. AL-NAG'AH is my graduation project, developed to revitalize Al-Faw's fishing heritage by integrating ecological systems, public spaces, housing, education, and local economic development.
Mariam Waleed Abd Almalik
Mariam Waleed Abd Almalik
Academic advisors: Dr. Raed Fawzi, M.Sc. Ali Raouf