About

ATMA is a fluid practice orbiting around the field of architecture, based in London and Beirut, with a portfolio spanning diverse locations including the Ivory Coast, France, the UK, and Lebanon. We focus on the interplay between architecture, politics, society, and the transient nature of the human experience. Our approach revolves around contextual sensitivity, viewing each project through a multifaceted lens that encompasses the broader fabric of the environment.

At ATMA, our ethos is centered on the deployment of versatile strategies that seamlessly adapt to diverse project requirements, culminating in the creation of a robust framework that resonates with the spirit of each space we encounter. We believe in transcending the ordinary, crafting spaces that not only endure the test of time but also serve as a testament to the intricate interplay between architecture, society, and the fleeting nuances of the human experience.

Team

Our founder Shereen Doummar is a graduate of the Architectural Association and the laureate of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop bursary. She previously worked with Studio Jenny Jones, REAL Foundation, and Zaha Hadid Architects in London, and REX in New York. She is also the Co-Founder of Collective for Architecture Lebanon, the curators of the Lebanese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2025. 

Elias Tamer is a Partner at ATMA and a graduate of the Architectural Association, he has worked with Heatherwick Studio, Michaelis Boyd, and Bjarke Ingels Group. He specializes in conceptual urban strategies for projects like NEOM.