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A fascinating documentary on the UNESCO World Heritage Site, At-Turaif in Saudi Arabia, and how Speirs Major Light Architecture lit the 15th century location with 3,200 Martin Professional fixtures.

the most important items that I got from RAIC (Royal Architectural Institute of Canada) Conference on Architeture, are: Pros, - Experienced architects in Canada are like assets to their Society (I visited ther exhibitions) - Positive relationship between university and industry is considered by both academicians and industry people (I attended in the meetings) Cons, - Making decisions to increase the density of low-density zones, in response to a greater need for housing, can create problems for cities in the future, The same experience in Iran. #RAIC May 2024

Explore the architectural marvel of the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. Learn about ancient stone-cutting techniques and the challenges faced by Egypt’s builders.

Click to see more : https://lnkd.in/ehJtjWzU ——— In Cairo, the 'future born from past' is not just a phrase, but a visible reality. These images capture the essence of this concept, showing a futuristic structure rising from the historical streets. It's a mesh of time, where glass and steel grow from the stone and concrete of the city's older buildings.This is where history meets tomorrow, telling a story of Cairo's growth and its bold stride into the future. It's a reminder that our past paves the way for our innovation and progress.#Cairo #Architecture #Innovation #HistoryMeetsFuture #UrbanDesign #FuturisticArchitecture #HistoricPreservation #ModernMeetsHistoric #Cityscape #Egypt #DesignExperiment #TimelessCities #FutureBornFromPast #UrbanEvolution #ArchitecturalContrast #EngineeringMarvel #StructureAndHeritage

Imagine the future of the world’s largest cities – what do they look like? Geographical magazine explores the designs pushing the frontiers of modern #architecture, highlighting our #masterplan for Knowledge Economic City: https://lnkd.in/gBi7SBhd Our #design transforms the historic city of Madinah by centering new development around its centuries-old institutions. This approach positions Knowledge Economic City as a central hub in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

BIG NEWS on the ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS front! See below:

During my Steel & Mixed Structure course at lebanese university- faculty of architecture & fine arts Lebanese University - Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture

📝 CALL FOR PAPERS | The international journal "Architecture, Structures and Construction", by Springer Nature Group has published a call for papers for a special issue entitled "Heritage in Transformation: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Cultural Heritage in a Changing World". I am joining with my research center (Instituto de Estudos Medievais, from NOVA FCSH) Prof. Pasquale Cucco (Università degli Studi di Salerno) and Prof. Pietro Vecchi (Aichi Shukutoku University), as guest editor. Proposals may focus broadly on the theme of cultural heritage in transformation (buildings, sites, landscapes, etc.) with an emphasis on methods, tools, and strategies to protect cultural heritage and avoid the loss of tangible and intangible values. More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dKNJBbFt #CulturalHeritage #architecture  #CallForPapers

What makes Edirne a unique lens into Turkey's rich architectural and cultural history? In “The Architecture Heritage of Edirne," Nevnihal Erdoğan explores the city's enduring legacy from the Ottoman Empire through an in-depth look at its neighborhoods, historic sites, and cultural shifts. By analyzing the evolution of Edirne’s architecture—its construction dates, stylistic elements, and the social contexts that shaped it—she aims to paint a holistic picture of this remarkable city and its role in Turkey’s heritage. This book is not just a historical account; it’s a resource for anyone interested in urban history, cultural preservation, and design planning. From architects and art historians to scholars of the humanities, this work serves as a foundation for future research and a deeper understanding of Edirne's unique place in architectural and social history. Would this be an invaluable addition to your research library? 🔗Read now: https://bit.ly/3NOUizu Author: Nevnihal Erdoğan #ArchitecturalHeritage #OttomanArchitecture #BenthamScience

"The question is whether architectural conditions can become possible if we reimagine arid environments as spaces of abundance. How can we do that is really kind of the provocation that I'm putting out there. And it's not necessarily a solution as much as it's a provocation, is that this can happen through thinking and acting agriculturally." - Faysal Tabbarah, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Architecture, American University of Sharjah; Curator, National Pavilion UAE, 2023 Watch the full talk: https://lnkd.in/eEueRxFV National Pavilion UAE La Biennale di Venezia Maya Allison #ArchitecturalInnovation #AridLandscapes #SustainableDesign #AbundantSpaces #ArchitecturalProvocation #DesertArchitecture #UAEArchitecture #InnovativeDesign #SustainableDevelopment #NYUAD #NYUADInstitute #ProfessionalDevelopment #ArchitecturalExploration #ClimateAdaptiveDesign