Islam El Mashtooly is an architect, urban designer, educator. Embracing a comprehensive and humane design philosophy, Mashtooly is committed to architecture that supports and enhances community;that is informed by the geographic, social, and cultural elements that define a place; responds to human needs and aspirations. Mashtooly has worked in a wide range of projects, such as cultural, educational, and civic institutions; neighborhoods and public realm; mixed-use urban centers ; and master plans for existing communities . Mashtooly has been awarded the 2015 Middle East Young Architect of the year in Dubai, UAE. for his continuous excellence and commitment in his designs throughout the year.on the same year he also won the outstanding individual of the year in ME consultants awards. His capability as talented Designer was the envision behind the concept of “The Uptown” project in Mecca which was selected as finalist for the 2016 World Architecture Festival international competition in Berlin Germany. Then the best future residential in the world. Adding to this he was awarded the ME AIA honor award for his design to Egyptian science city. His continuous presence in the region been recognised locally and internationally . recently selected as one of top 20 power list architects in the middle east. His passion for Teaching architecture and sharing knowledge is a talent where individuals express their collective passions about what they do, working closely together to bring a diversity of cultural backgrounds and ideas to continually evolve the global application of Place making.