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Amsterdam, often called the “Venice of the North,” is the capital city of the Netherlands and is known for its vibrant cultural heritage, artistic legacy, and picturesque canals. Over the past century, its urban planning and architecture have undergone considerable transformation, carefully maintaining historical charm while integrating modern sustainability principles. This balance has resulted in…
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Shibam, the first city on earth to construct vertical buildings, was highly appreciated for its strategic architectural design since the pre-islamic period. Situated in the Governorate of Hadrahmaut in Yemen, Shibam’s building has existed over 1,700 years. In 1982, the city was added in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list and often described as the…
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IntroductionEducation is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UAE today by virtue of governmental spending and the crucial position granted to it in the country’s national vision 2021. Nestled within the emirate of Sharjah, University City, one of the prime hotspots for education, is home to some of the top universities in the UAE…
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AlNassiriya, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Sharjah, has a strategic location, where the neighbourhood is situated between Dubai and Ajman, and the Khalid port is a few blocks away from the northern region. Despite its social and physical challenges, the neighbourhood is hopeful for a better future. The plan document was produced to showcase…
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I had the chance to visit the Sustainability Pavilion, which is also known as the Terra – the centerpiece of Expo 2020. Interestingly, Expo 2020 is the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region will be open from the 1st October 2021 until 31st March 2022. Expo 2020 will unite…
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Senior Project 2016 Mankind is part of a brilliant planet and surrounded by geniuses of natural phenomena and wonder, but appreciation for the blessings that nature provides is veritably lacking. This is in part due to the numerous effects of the industrial revolution, that have indirectly resulted in destruction to the environment and parted mankind…
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Overview As we move forward in life, we tend to lose track of our identity sometimes. However, there are few architects out there that recall our most important Arab-Islamic elements into the architectural designs across the Arab states, to view and value what we once had. The Andalous Residence, by the French architect, Serge Santelli,…
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