Hilly Evergreen: Dubai Creek Harbour Iconic Residential Tower
Building Fact Invited Design Competition Hosted by EMAAR Hilly Evergreen signifies our exclusive entry into the international competition for the…
‘Lotte Hotel Saigon’ Standard & Suite room
Interior Fact Elevating High-Rise Living: Redefining Urban Hospitality for Guests from Seoul, Tokyo, and Beyond In urban environments, high-rise apartment…
HIL-LACMA : LACMA Museum
Building Fact Building Connections: Transforming LACMA into a Dynamic Cultural Platform for the Community Communities are a rich tapestry of…
Writing on Landscape
Building Fact Museum of World Writing: An Architectural Tribute to Global Language and Cultural Heritage Writing serves as a unique…
Trianglmnant : Ryde Civic Center
Building Fact Revitalizing Ryde: A Modern Civic Center Honoring Tradition and Community Spirit Nestled on the outskirts of Sydney, the…
Floral Solar Tree
Building Fact Kaunas Cultural and Science Center: Bridging Ideas, Innovation, and Nature on Science Island The City of Kaunas, Lithuania’s…
King Salman International Airport: Visionary in Scale — But Grounded in Experience?
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The Rise of Transit Travel: Why Airports Should Become Destinations
Transit Travel Is the Future—Are Our Airports Ready? Every time I plan a trip, I find myself chasing the best…
One Za’abeel: A Bold Statement, But a Missed Opportunity
When I pass by One Za’abeel near the World Trade Centre Metro Station, I can’t help but feel something is…
Would you prefer to work in a space that feels as cozy as home, or a typical office where shoes and formality dominate?
This question came to mind when I learned about resimercial design—a trend that blends residential comfort with commercial practicality. The…
Pedestrian Crosswalks – Walk Friendly Life Is?
Do you agree walking should be one of the simplest joys in life? Walking should be one of life’s simplest…
Shall We Really Need to Develop How to Design Small Spaces?
I often come across articles about “How to Design for Small Spaces”—showcasing projects where people spend over $100,000 on renovations…
Context-Driven Design: Writing on Landscape
Do you agree that architectural design is about more than just creating buildings? For me, it’s about uncovering the stories…
“DESIGN BEYOND FORM”
Preface Why This Book, and Why Now Writing a book wasn’t an easy decision. The idea of putting my architectural…
What is Common Sense to Architects and How Reading Books Enhances Common Sense
Common sense is often described as an intuitive understanding of what is appropriate or reasonable in any given situation. From…
Shopping Mall Design (9) : Breaking the Flow:
Lessons from The View Mall in Riyadh Have you ever walked into a space that seemed inviting at first, only…
What are signs of lacking Common Sense?
Common sense seems simple, yet it’s often missing in the workplace. For me, common sense is the ability to put…
Capturing the Soul of A City (8):
Where Will 3,000 km Take Us? The Path to a Truly Walkable City? As I continue exploring the concept of…
MASTER_PLANNING: Capturing the Soul of a City (7)
Walking Through Design Possibilities: A Reflection on the Dubai Mall Metro Walkway: Walking from the Dubai Mall Metro Station to…
Shopping Mall Design (7)
Wayfinding in Interior Design: Bridging the Gap for Better User Experience A crucial but often overlooked element in large_scale projects…
Shopping Mall Design (6)
Benefit of Curved Circulation Paths In designing shopping malls, I’m always drawn to curved_circulation paths and smooth edges over sharp…
Design Critique (4): Dubai’s Airport Dilemma
Centralized Marvel or Scattered Efficiency? Balancing Ambition and Practicality: Reflections on Dubai’s New Airport Design After reading recent articles about…