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Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil (b. 7 August 1943 in Cairo) is an Egyptian architect who designed over 15 mosques in Saudi Arabia and is considered by many as the foremost contemporary authority in Islamic architecture.For designing in traditional styles he is also a representative of New Classical Architecture.

award
Driehaus Architecture Prize, Aga Khan Award for Architecture
birth date
1943-08-07
birth place
Cairo, Egypt
nationality
Egyptians
significant building
King Saud Mosque, Quba Mosque, Masjid al-Qiblatain

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