Design education is an incredibly dynamic and continuously evolving field- and, one that is significantly influenced by culture and context: Culture, in this context, refers to the shared customs, often…
A shift towards analyzing postcolonial architecture and design offer in-depth insights into the profound effects of colonialism on the built environment- across a wide variety of different regions, namely, countries…
One of the most prolific Lebanese architects of the twentieth century, Pierre El Khoury set the architectural foundation for much of Lebanon today. Born in Beirut in 1930, Pierre El…
Central to the study of architecture and design is an emphasis, exploration, and analysis of materials, materiality, and innovation in construction methods. The aforementioned are central themes, variables, and elements…
“… When I create work… it is in my view a metaphor reflecting an alternative response to examine … possibilities and extend the boundaries in art. … My work can…
Urban development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one characterized by an exceptionally unique set of conditions: primarily, rapid economic growth and modernization over a very short period of…
Falsely accused to be a direct by-product of contemporary globalization, Architecture as a physical manifestation of cross-cultural exchange has existed for centuries before. Its genesis began with trade, in which…
An ululating symphony of masses, voids, terraces, solids, and columns, “One at Palm”, designed by the Studio of Michel Abboud (SOMA), is a multidimensional project that has established itself as…
Architectural education has been long revered on the grounds of its rigorous demands, academic intensity, and stringent training. Renowned for its numerous years and technical variety, the architecture degree is…
Innovative architectural typologies are vast and varied and have exponentially pushed the boundaries of design in their continuous redefinition of space and experience. Through a unique selection of different case…
The urban evolution of The United Arab Emirates is particularly interesting to consider. This urban evolution may be considered from the perspective of a general, nationwide overview, in which an…
Filmmaking and architecture are interconnected fields, drawing parallels from one another in both visual screenings, as well as practical applications. This is particularly true when exploring certain themes, such as…
