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The Architectural Flaw No One Dares to Fix There’s a silent intruder haunting the skylines of our new suburbs and…
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Architectural Research
Research and critical inquiry into how buildings and cities are conceived, used and transformed. Articles examine spatial behaviour, design methods, technology and environmental performance, connecting architectural questions with evidence and their implications for practice.
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Storefront Signs as Architectural Additions: Rethinking Urban Identity through Commercial Facades
When wandering major cities or historic neighborhoods, the eye is inevitably drawn to the storefront sign—an element that boldly interrupts…
Between Ambition and Reality: The Arab Struggle Between Mega Projects and Daily Life
Saudi Arabia today faces a structural gap between government-backed mega urban projects—such as the tallest towers and grand developments in…
Defending the Home: Architectural Strategies Amid Regional Tensions
In the wake of escalating rhetoric and missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, communities in neighboring regions — from the…
From Controversy to Value: The Saudi and Egyptian Engineer Between Heritage and Modernization
✧ In an era where the question is shifting from “Who built the most?” to “Who built the best?”, a…
Memory in Stone: How Architecture Carries the Sacred Burden of Preservation
Humanity’s deep-rooted impulse to preserve sacred texts, cultural symbols, communal memories is inseparable from architecture. Throughout history, buildings served not…
LEGO More Than a Toy A Tool for Understanding Architecture
In a world where ideas are usually built with rulers and pencils, a surprising project involving LEGO and architecture is…
Green Hajj for a Sustainable Environment
As the largest annual gathering of people on Earth, Hajj brings together nearly three million Muslims from around the globe…
Dual: A New Concrete Brick for Carbon Neutrality
A Groundbreaking Innovation in Sustainable MasonryIn 2024, after two years of intensive research and development, NEUF architect(e)s, Webster & Sons,…
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Final Residential Design Comes to Life in Ohio: A Journey from Blueprint to Reality
After decades of being confined to the archives, Frank Lloyd Wright’s last residential design, Frank Lloyd Wright RiverRock, has finally…
Toyota Announces Phase 1 Completion of Woven City in Japan at CES 2025
Toyota has unveiled the completion of Phase 1 of its Woven City project in Japan, a futuristic urban prototype designed…
“Eastern Blocks II: A Visual Journey Through Post-War Concrete Suburbs of the Eastern Bloc”
IntroductionEastern Blocks II offers a visual and analytical exploration of post-war concrete suburbs across ten cities in the former Eastern…
Solar-Powered Transportation & The Eco-Friendly Revolution Taking Over
The Role of Solar Energy in the Future of TransportationSolar energy is revolutionizing transportation by promoting sustainability and reducing reliance…
Are Derwent London’s new lounges the future of workspace?
Derwent London: Are the New Business Lounges Redefining Workspaces?The Evolution of Workspaces in the Modern EraThe concept of workspaces is…
Cultural Etiquette and Spatial Behaviors: How Architecture Reflects and Influences Global Traditions
Architecture is not merely about structural design or aesthetic beauty; it’s a profound reflection of culture and society. Buildings and…
Stanford Study: Carbon Capture Should Be Abandoned in Favor of Renewable Energy
A recent Stanford University study has concluded that carbon capture and direct air capture should be abandoned in favor of…
The Last Supper: Bridging Art, Architecture, and Biblical Imagination
The concept of a divinely provided meal holds significant places in both Islamic and Christian traditions, each narrating events where…
Cultural Significance of Colors
Colors have been integral to human expression and communication, serving as a universal language that conveys emotions, beliefs, and cultural…
space per person
Understanding the allocation of personal space within residential designs is crucial for architects and researchers, as it directly influences living…
Origami-Based Foldable Structures: A New Innovation from the University of Michigan
IntroductionResearchers from the University of Michigan have pioneered a new way to utilize origami techniques, enabling the creation of foldable…
Bio-Concrete: Bacterial-Based Self-Healing Concrete in Sustainable Construction
Scientific BackgroundResearch prepared by – INJ ArchitectsMechanisms of Bacterial Self-Healing ConcreteBio-concrete refers to concrete incorporating specific bacteria that enable the…
