An Interview With Architect Ahmad Thaneem Of 3dor Concepts - The Jury For Tiny Library 2023 Architecture Competition

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our jury member of the TINY LIBRARY 2023 Architecture competition.

We’re delighted to speak with Ar. Ahmad Thaneem, a founder of the firm “3dor Concepts”, graduated from the College of Engineering-CET Trivandrum. 3dor Concepts is an interdisciplinary, architecture and design firm started in 2016 by three enthusiastic young Architects. The firm believes that design has the power to transform lives and enhance communities and they have expertise in residential, commercial, interior, and landscape designs and also in mobility, product, and graphic designs. However, the firm is growing overseas and its clientele extends to the UAE.

We're excited to speak with him about his perspective on the field of architecture and their expectation from the participants of the Tiny Library 2023 architecture competition. For the purpose of this interview, he would be referred to as AT in responses, however, Volume Zero is referred to as VZ.

AT: Considering the future, a public library should have modern technologies incorporated into its traditional design so that it eventually acts as a gathering space for people to share knowledge. Technology is a huge part of the upcoming society, and it should not be neglected.

AT: In simple terms, it should be a noteworthy design that both attracts and make them think simultaneously. People should love to spend their time.

AT: The firm should not follow any particular style. It should explore different styles and one project shouldn’t be like the previous one that we did…simple as that.

AT: One of our favorites is residential projects as they are more personalized and convey a play of emotions in them. A public library is such a project that shares a sense of emotion.

AT: HOUSE IN THE BACKYARD is a residential project designed in the backyard of an existing house. The space was narrow wedge-shaped and the concern of keeping the privacy of both houses, in the end, turned out well.

AT: A public library should be one that has an impact on society through its exterior features. Furthermore, it should serve its functionality well. A design approach that tackles both what is expected.

AT: To all the young architects, constant exposure to the latest architectural innovations and materials, and make your design unique and out of the box while keeping it away from the current trend helps to be distinct.