7th March 2023
Materials in Review: Stone
Estimated reading time: 5 min Stone has been used as a building material for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were among the first civilizations to use stone extensively in their architecture.…
22nd February 2023
Architecture for Wellness
Estimated reading time: 3 min Wellness architecture: “The practice of architecture that relies on the art and science of designing built environments with socially conscious systems and materials to promote the harmonious balance between physical,…
22nd February 2023
Battle is Not Over
Estimated reading time: 2 min The year of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine shocked the world and changed each of those living in Ukraine and many others outside of it. We stand in solidarity…
1st February 2023
Materials In Review: Wood
Estimated reading time: 3 min Wood. One of the oldest materials used by man, having served as an important construction material for thousands of years to build shelters, houses, boats and many other structures. It…
24th January 2023
Spatial Expression of Educational Buildings
Estimated reading time: 3 min Today, the scale of the pressures and the rate of change facing higher education institutions are greater than ever. Squeezed public spending, growing societal expectations and the broadening education ambitions…
19th December 2022
Urban Landscaping and the Unconventional Convention Centre
Estimated reading time: 3 min The relationship between the design of convention and exhibition centres and the overall urban landscape is a critical and complex issue for architects and urban planners. As large public buildings…
8th December 2022
Smart Design: Nael Evans
You’ve been living and working in Dubai for many years. How has the city shaped the way you approach design? When I first came to Dubai in 2007, it was a very different place. I…
16th November 2022
Materials In Review: Glass
Estimated reading time: 5 min There is no other building material that comes close to glass in terms of versatility and aesthetic appeal. It is one of the oldest and most respected types of building…
30th October 2022
Contemporary Hospitality: Reconnecting with Nature
Previously we have looked at various interior design changes that we see emerging in the field of hospitality design, though one additional and significant area of change has been seen with the incorporation and role…