Malls in 2030: The End of the Consumption Temple?
In the mid-20th century, the concept of the enclosed shopping center—or what became known as the “mall”—emerged, pioneered by Austrian-American…
Author: Ibrahim Fawakherji
Ibrahim Fawakherji
Architectural Writer, Researcher, and Editorial Columnist at ArchUp.
His work explores architecture, cities, design culture, and the evolving relationship between the built environment, society, and technology through research-based editorial analysis.
This is an author archive — his full profile, research areas, and selected essays are on his main author page.
AI won’t replace architects. But it will multiply the creative power of one by a hundred.
In a world still intoxicated by the afterglow of the digital revolution, Jensen Huang’s declaration cuts like lightning through a…
Are We Born with Architecture? Genetic Meditations on Design and Destiny
On an ordinary July evening, I found myself among a crowd of Indonesians, all eyes glued to the screen as…
To Whom It May Concern: An Editorial From the ArchUp Helm
There are two kinds of voices in this world: those who wait for permission, and those who write their own…
Architecture: A Profession of the Privileged?
After a long day navigating the pressures of architectural deadlines and pre-summer project deliveries, one question lingered in my mind…
Mansions and Trailers: Splendor or Spectacle?An Architectural Meditation on Modern Inequality, from Mallorca to the World
On a humid August evening, suffocated by work deadlines and the buzz of another relentless summer, I retreated to my…
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…
City Identity Through the Mirror of Cars: An Architectural Reading of Urban Planning and Culture Through the Streets
Landing at the airport of a new city, it only takes a few moments on its streets to sense that…
Which Comes First: The Shoe or the Shoe Rack?
On Architecture, Habits, and the Overlooked Symbolism in Entryway Details In scenes from luxury villa tours on social media platforms,…
Abandoned Hospitals: Between Urban Ghosts and Architectural Redemption
In the heart of cities that once envisioned healthcare as a civic monument, abandoned hospitals now stand as vast, decaying…
Not Every Client is Worthy of Their Project: On Architecture, Inattention, and a Price Not Measured by the Meter
On an ordinary afternoon this week, I was quietly observing a discussion in the office between our Head of Design…
Are We Designing As We Watch?
The Impact of Short-Form Videos on Architecture and Cognitive Decision-Making By the Editor-in-Chief – ArchUp A recent study published in…
White Collars in Architecture and Design: Are We Witnessing the Rise of a New Class?By the Editor-in-Chief
In the early 20th century, the term white collar emerged to distinguish office workers—clerks, administrators, professionals—from the industrial blue collar…
Architectural Events and Exhibitions: July–August 2025
A Research Overview by ArchUp Editorial Between summer’s high temperatures and the season’s peak in architectural dialogues, the months of…
The Kitchen as a Stage: Why American Families Pose in the Heart of the Home
In the endless gallery of American family portraits, a curious trend persists: the kitchen—pristine, spacious, and glowing with polished countertops—is…
Excess or Disgust: Architecture Between Material Surplus and Aesthetic Scarcity
By the Editor-in-Chief – ArchUp In the corners of emerging cities, materials accumulate as questions do. The abundance of building…
Concrete Doesn’t Shudder: What Does Job Extinction Mean for the Future of Construction?
In an era where brains are replaced by processors and years of experience are compressed into a .zip file, global…
Museum Heist: When Architecture Becomes a Cinematic Game
Have you ever wondered why museum heists are among the most thrilling scenes in global cinema? Why are museums always…
The Hands That Built the World: Mapping the Geography of Labor in Major Architectural Projects
In the heart of every architectural renaissance, there are hands that often go unseen. Their names rarely make headlines, and…
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…
The Architecture Job Market in Mid-2025: A Global Surge Rooted in Practical Expertise
Discover the trends of the Architecture Job in Mid-2025, featuring a surge in demand for skilled architects across disciplines. As…
