The ambition to construct taller buildings and the rush to the sky is, in many respects, as old as time. However, the total height of the tallest skyscrapers has risen…
The 7 wonders of the world are among the masterpieces of ancient art. Each is distinguished by its extraordinary proportions and testify how powerful and genius there are builders. The…
Historically, churches left their mark, then public institutions, and in recent decades commercial skyscrapers have been making a mark. A few decades ago, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure…
Over 55% of the world currently lives in cities, predicting a 13% increase by 2050. A few countries account for most of the growth as the world urbanizes. Between 2018…
A Swiss firm launched a campaign in 2000 to update the list of the 7 Wonders of the World. It used popularity polls to identify the ‘top seven’ existing monuments…
Introduction The UNESCO World Heritage sites in Africa are particularly interesting as they weave through a myriad of colors, religions, and typologies. While some are unique buildings and structures preserved…
History tells us stories of our origin, existence, and foundation. Heritage sites are the tangible aspect of history from which we can learn and be connected with our roots. These…
An office building is a building typology that falls under the umbrella of commercial building design. Designed to provide a suitable working environment for workers, offices nowadays are no longer…
“To achieve equilibrium between human existence and the absolute, and therefore to attend to both spiritual and physical needs.” This statement made by the Aga Khan is perfectly reciprocated by…
Can we see a world without architecture? A continent without a skyscraper? Or a village without a tribal home? Architecture has set a definition for all things surrounding us and…
A roundabout is a circular intersection where drivers travel around a center island. Roundabouts are referred to as circles, rotary, island, rotunda by locals. The traffic flows in roundabouts occur…
From prehistoric times to the early nineteenth century, civilizations ancient or modern, all have sought defensive measures one time or the other. To attack and seek protection have always been…