Haifa Musallam Haifa Musallam moves between scales, places, and disciplines with a design sensibility rooted in both heritage and experimentation. As co-founder of AVANTGARDE, she brings a quiet rigor to the studio’s creative direction—shaping concepts that are contextually grounded, spatially bold, and elegantly resolved.

Her experience spans across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, and the UAE—engaging with diverse architectural contexts and cultural landscapes. From intimate residential typologies to complex civic and mixed-use programs, her design approach is always informed by a deep sense of place and purpose.

Early in her career, Haifa trained under regional masters Rasem Badran and Jafar Tukan, whose influence remains evident in her ability to blend Arabesque design philosophies with modernist clarity. These formative years honed her understanding of space, proportion, and the poetry of architectural language.

Her strength lies in the conceptual phase—crafting narratives that anchor a project’s identity and vision. Whether sketching ideas, refining a plan, or leading a design review, Haifa operates with a focus on detail and a belief in architecture as both an art and a responsibility.