February 2001
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Darb (Design Associates and Research Bureau; www.darb.com.jo) received second prize in the competition organized by the Municipality of Ramallah for the design of the Ramallah Commercial Center in Palestine. Also, GDAR Group received a citation for its entry. The 10,000 square meter project, which will include stores, offices, restaurants, and underground facilities, is expected to cost 2,100,000 JD (around 3 million $US). (Top image: entry by Darb; lower image: entry by GDAR.)