Design Beyond Form

Preface Why This Book, and Why Now Writing a book wasn’t an easy decision. The idea of putting my architectural philosophy into words felt both daunting and humbling. I’ve neve

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 my perspective, common sense is the ability to put y

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 to feel frustrated as you tried to navigate it? Poor design choices, like

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 yourself in another person’s shoes — to think practically, act

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 walkable cities, I find myself asking: how can we go beyond building pedestri

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 the mall is a 900-meter journey—roughly a 15-minu

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 is the connection between wayfinding and i

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 corners, knowing that curved ones come a

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 the transformation

Shopping Mall Design (5)

Thoughtful Lighting Design. How Does Thoughtful Lighting Design Shape Our Malls? Lighting in modern mall design is more than just a practical requirement; it’s a powerful tool fo

Shopping Mall Design (4)

“Those Who Want to Be Loved by Everyone, Cannot Be Loved by Anyone” I recently came across an interesting point from the book named “The_Hyundai_Seoul_Insight&#82

Shopping Mall Design (3)

How a Parisian Department Store Became the Blueprint for Modern Mall Design Ever wondered why malls today feel like places to gather and explore, not just to shop? The roots of tha