Join us on 24 June 2021, at 1pm GST (10am BST) for a celebratory session of the RIBA Gulf's live lunch talk series as Peter Jackson has been appointed a 2021 RIBA Fellow for his contributions to architecture and the community.
Sharjah Architecture: Punching above its weight
Since the formation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, Sharjah has developed a public architecture of a strongly Islamic character under the guiding hand of HH the Ruler, Dr Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi. The first part of Peter Jackson’s presentation will consider the stitching together of the city through traditional Islamic forms, in forming Sharjah’s distinctive urban identity. The second part will focus on recent conservation projects and striking new museums, educational interpretive centres, and other civic buildings that the Ruler has commissioned across the Emirate.
The session will include:
- an interview with Peter Jackson, FRIBA, on his career, hosted by Azlina Bulmer, RIBA Director of International
- a presentation by Peter Jackson, FRIBA, on recent Sharjah Architecture in the United Arab Emirates
- a chance to interact with Peter through the audience Q&A session
Fellows of the RIBA are ambassadors for the profession and RIBA community, providing a profile and platform to continue to affect change and celebrate architecture. RIBA Fellow Membership allows the RIBA the opportunity to recognise inspirational Chartered Members who have made a real contribution to architecture and the community. Peter Jackson has joined the list of RIBA Fellows in 2021 as he celebrates 50 years with the RIBA. Learn more about Peter Jackson's appointment to the 2021 list of RIBA Fellows.
About Peter Jackson, FRIBA
RIBA Fellow (FRIBA), Architect Advisor in HH the Ruler’s Office Sharjah and founding member of the RIBA Gulf Chapter
UCL Bartlett trained, Peter Jackson came to the Gulf early in his career. Over the span of 50 years, Peter has worked in Oman, UAE, Jordan, the UK, Zambia, Botswana, and Mozambique. Since 2007, Peter has been involved with the planning and design of various notable museums and visitor centres in the Emirate of Sharjah and as Architect Advisor in HH the Ruler’s Office Sharjah, UAE. With Shurooq, he successfully initiated the Heart of Sharjah Master Plan, prepared a Historic Buildings Register, and oversaw restoration and covering of Sharjah Souk. Peter actively furthered local architectural education, both within the Zambia Institute of Architects, selecting students for architectural training in the UK, and as Chairman of the statutory registration body, Architects Council of Zimbabwe. He has also edited and compiled a Professional Practice Handbook while coordinating Part 3 professional training and examinations.
Peter is a founding member of the RIBA Gulf Chapter, and assisted its legal recognition in the UAE, and premises for the institute’s first Gulf office in Sharjah. He is also an Hon. Treasurer of the RIBA Gulf Chapter. At the end of November 2020, it was announced that Peter was one of eight members to become a RIBA Fellow for his contributions to architecture and the community.
About RIBA Gulf live lunch talks
The RIBA Gulf live lunch talks are designed to share and expand knowledge on projects from across the Gulf and promote interactive conversations with leading architects over your lunch break. These events highlight voices from across the Gulf to delve deeper into their projects and highlight various views from across the Gulf while hosting a live Q&A session with the audience.
