As part of the international academic collaboration between Al-Nahrain University and the ‎Tamayouz Award, and within the framework of the First Arab Architecture Festival—held under ‎the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, Eng. Mohammed Shia’ ‎Al-Sudani, hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office, and organized by the Tamayouz Award in ‎celebration of Baghdad being named the Arab Capital of Tourism for 2025—the Department of ‎Architecture at Al-Nahrain University, represented by Dr. Rasha Abdul Kareem and the ‎participating students, took part in two distinguished scientific field trips as part of the Tamayouz ‎Workshop 2025: “BAGHDAD Public Space :The Utility of Luxury.”‎

The first trip, conducted on the opening day of the workshop, was a field visit to the proposed ‎project site located in the historical heart of Old Rusafa, between Al-Ahrar and Al-Shaheed ‎Bridges. The itinerary included visits to Al-Mustansiriya School, Al-Adiliyah Mosque, the ‎Riverfront, Khan Al-Khudairi, Al-Masaref Street, and Al-Nahr Street. During the visit, participants ‎carried out an analytical study of the site’s urban and architectural context, documenting its ‎heritage and spatial features to inspire their design concepts.‎

The second trip was an academic visit to the American University of Baghdad (AUIB), offering ‎participants the opportunity to explore a modern educational environment, learn about ‎advanced architectural teaching methods, and examine the main university buildings and ‎outdoor spaces. The visit fostered interactive discussions with faculty members and ‎professional architects.‎

These two visits enriched the practical and interactive dimensions of the workshop, providing ‎participants with a comprehensive educational experience that bridges Baghdad’s architectural ‎heritage with contemporary design approaches.

This participation underscores the commitment of the Department of Architecture at Al-Nahrain ‎University to developing students’ skills through hands-on field experiences that cultivate design ‎awareness and reinforce architectural identity.