Abboud Building

The Abboud building, also known as al-Thukair building, is one of the most iconic buildings in Baghdad, Iraq, located at the entrance to Shorja on the side of al-Rashid Street near the Mirjan Mosque. It is distinguished by its modern design in its age and circular shape.

History

The building was commissioned by Abdullah Ihsan Kamel, who was a professor at the University of Baghdad. With the participation of Iraqi artist and architect Rifat Chadirji, the two designed and built the building which at that time became iconic for its unusual cylindrical form, and its bright white color. This was intentional to create a sense of "harmony" with its surroundings and evoke the values and evidence of the past with modernist interpretation.