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 2025 SARP Award for Single-Family…
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.
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 design, technology, and precision converge…
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 the 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize,…
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 central Tokyo, developed in partnership…
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, with a total value of…
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 has partnered with Los Angeles–based…
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 long-awaited metro network in the…
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 second phase of its project…
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 a new international airport. This…
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 has listed his historic Chelsea…
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 window was life itself—through it…
Bathroom Design: From Communal Rituals to Private LuxuryHow
Introduction: A Pause in the Details While reading a book about the evolution of interior spaces in modern architecture, I…
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 for the transformation of Estádio…
When Architecture Becomes a Tool of Control
Can Buildings Impose a Culture That Doesn’t Belong? While reading a report about an urban development project in Eastern Europe,…
Glass Towers: When Cities Reflect Their Fragility with Confidence
While flipping through a book on modern architecture I stumbled upon in a small London bookshop, one line about Apple…
The Staircase… The Forgotten Story Behind the Elevator
While reading an old Italian architecture book, I paused at an image of a simple stone staircase—modest in scale yet…
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 the next two years. The…
When Design Fails: Does Everything Really Have to Succeed?
Reflections on the Value of Failure in Creativity and Design Throughout my years following design and engineering projects, I’ve realized…
RUIN TOURISM: HOW ABANDONED PLACES BECAME GLOBAL DESTINATIONS
While reading one of the travel journals by a European explorer, I paused at a line that struck me deeply:…
Introduction: When a Facade Let Me Down
While walking through a European neighborhood, I was struck by a stunning glass building shimmering in the sun. It looked…
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 nearly empty, yet fast-food places…
