Polish Riverside Home Blends into Natural Slope, Wins 2025 SARP Award
In a powerful example of nature-conscious architecture, House in the Slope has been awarded the…
Author: Rajy Khabazi
A civil engineer with hands-on experience in contracting and site execution. Rajy writes for ArchUp covering construction technologies, engineering challenges, and major architectural projects across the Arab world and beyond — blending technical insight with practical architecture.
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Operating Room Design: How Architecture Shapes Life-Saving Environments
An operating room is not just a space in a hospital—it’s a critical environment where…
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Six Emerging Architects Spotlighted in London as 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize Shortlist Unveiled
On July 30, 2025, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) revealed the shortlist for…
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New Cultural Destination in Tokyo: Pharrell Williams and NIGO Launch JAPA VALLEY in Collaboration with NOT A HOTEL
In a recent announcement, Japanese hospitality brand NOT A HOTEL revealed its latest venture in…
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Implenia Secures Construction Contracts Worth $496 Million Across Switzerland and Germany
Swiss construction giant Implenia has secured a series of new contracts in Switzerland and Germany,…
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Adidas and Playlab Transform a New Mexico Gypsum Mine into a Temporary Running Track
Santa Fe – July 29, 2025In an unexpected fusion of sport, nature, and industry, Adidas…
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Hanoi Launches First Two Metro Lines as Part of Ambitious Urban Transformation Plan
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, is set to begin construction on the first two lines of its…
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RTA Launches Phase Two of Marine Transport Station Upgrades in Dubai
Dubai, July 28, 2025 – Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has kicked off the…
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Poland Seeks Delivery Partner for New International Airport under National CPK Project
Poland has officially launched the search for a delivery partner to oversee the construction of…
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Historic Chelsea Mansion Listed for £250 Million as Norwegian Tycoon Leaves Britain for the UAE
In a move that reflects both personal and economic tensions, Norwegian shipping magnate John Fredriksen…
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Reflections on the Disappearing Connection Between Inside and Outside
While reading an old text describing rural houses in Europe, one line caught my attention:The…
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Bathroom Design: From Communal Rituals to Private LuxuryHow
Introduction: A Pause in the DetailsWhile reading a book about the evolution of interior spaces…
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Populous Reveals Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan for Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz
In an official announcement made in July 2025, renowned architecture firm Populous unveiled its vision…
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When Architecture Becomes a Tool of Control
Can Buildings Impose a Culture That Doesn’t Belong?While reading a report about an urban development…
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Glass Towers: When Cities Reflect Their Fragility with Confidence
While flipping through a book on modern architecture I stumbled upon in a small London…
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The Staircase… The Forgotten Story Behind the Elevator
While reading an old Italian architecture book, I paused at an image of a simple…
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Bahrain Fast-Tracks 11 Housing Projects to Deliver 7,000 Units Within Two Years
Bahrain has launched an ambitious housing program aiming to build over 7,000 residential units within…
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When Design Fails: Does Everything Really Have to Succeed?
Reflections on the Value of Failure in Creativity and DesignThroughout my years following design and…
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RUIN TOURISM: HOW ABANDONED PLACES BECAME GLOBAL DESTINATIONS
While reading one of the travel journals by a European explorer, I paused at a…
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Introduction: When a Facade Let Me Down
While walking through a European neighborhood, I was struck by a stunning glass building shimmering…
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Sick Cities: Are Our Urban Spaces Designing Disease into Our Lives?
One day, while walking through a crowded city street, I noticed how the sidewalks were…
