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…
Category: Arch_Blog
Welcome to TheeAe Architects’ blog! Here, we explore architecture, urban design, and the ideas shaping our built environment. Join us as we discuss spaces, cities, and everything in between.
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…
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…