Why Walking Might Be the Most Powerful Idea We Forgot — And How It Can Change Dubai
Have you ever heard of a walking meeting?At first, it sounds too simple to be meaningful — just walk and…
Author: TheeAe Architects
Rethinking Traffic and Walkability – Masari Walk
I’ve experienced traffic congestion in many cities, but one memory stands out vividly—my trip to Mumbai in 2007 for the…
The New Airport Design Approach That Changes Everything
Do you remember those airport seats with the metal bars — the ones that make sure you can’t lie down?…
Why ‘Look & Feel’ Is the Wrong Way to Design
“Look & feel.” We hear this phrase all the time in architecture and design meetings. It sounds harmless — even…
World Trade Centre to Pearl Ferry
Being an architect, I feel Dubai’s pulse like no one else—those jammed streets near Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) screamed…
Are Architects Lying to Us?
If I called architects “liars,” how would you react?Some of you might reject it immediately. Others might pause and think.…
What is Design Beyond Form
Most architecture starts with a shape, a concept, or a striking image.That’s how we’re taught. That’s how we often begin.…
Walkability
Walkability isn’t just about designing a path—it’s about designing a life people want to live. Masari Walk was never just…
Masari Walk — A Path Shaped by Context
Dubai—a city of ambition, vision, and relentless transformation. But beyond the speed and spectacle, I found myself asking:Where does its…
The Cost of Flammable Façades
I watched the fire climb the façade—flames shooting upward and even downward as burning debris fell, setting off new fires…
Architecture Language: Riyadh Saudi Arabia
What is the Architectural Language for Riyadh City in Saudi Arabia? This is a fundamental question that architects designing in…
Design Beyond Form: Airport, the Destination
Book 2 – In Progress After publishing my first book, I again realized something: design doesn’t stop once the drawings…
Size Really Matters — But So Does the Experience
Image Courtesy of Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia.
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…