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Homegrown porcelain brand Fathy Mahmoud's new store design unfolds as an all-white sanctuary, offering a minimalist back...
13/01/2025

Homegrown porcelain brand Fathy Mahmoud's new store design unfolds as an all-white sanctuary, offering a minimalist backdrop that complements their timeless porcelain pieces. Crafted by Egyptian design studio BLCK, the space evokes an inviting atmosphere amidst the more commercial corridors of Cairo’s City Center Almaza Mall.

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📸 Nour El Refai

Fathy Mahmoud’s store blends contemporary style with traditional craftsmanship, highlighting the beauty of porcelain.

When the owners of a house in New Cairo approached Egyptian architects Ahmad Fayyad and Malak Rashad, the Co-Founders of...
09/01/2025

When the owners of a house in New Cairo approached Egyptian architects Ahmad Fayyad and Malak Rashad, the Co-Founders of FR Partnership, for a redesign, they presented him with a challenge steeped in nostalgia and potential.

The house, an archetype of Mediterranean revival architecture popularised in Egypt’s gated compounds of the 1980s and 90s, was brimming with ornamentation and rooted in a bygone era’s aesthetic values.

Yet, rather than rejecting its past, the architects embraced it, reimagining the property with a minimalist touch that honoured its essence while propelling it into a contemporary narrative.

🖊️ Karim Abdullatif
📸 FR Partnership & Nour El Refai

A Mediterranean-style home sheds its ornamentation, embracing minimalism through subtle forms and bold revisions.

Al Balad, meaning ‘The Town’, has always been the heart of Jeddah, where commerce, culture and daily life have thrived f...
06/01/2025

Al Balad, meaning ‘The Town’, has always been the heart of Jeddah, where commerce, culture and daily life have thrived for centuries. Though its origins predate Islam, it was in the 7th century, when Caliph Othman ibn Affan made it the official port of Makkah, that Al Balad's significance as a trading hub grew.

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When intertwined with public art, urban spaces transcend their functional purpose, becoming instigators of collective me...
04/01/2025

When intertwined with public art, urban spaces transcend their functional purpose, becoming instigators of collective memory and catalysts for shared identity. In Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia, this transformative potential is evident through the efforts of the Mujassam Wattan competition (MW Award).

📸 Mujassam Wattan

Public art in Alkhobar has turned everyday spaces into iconic landmarks, blending heritage with modern energy

Located 10 kilometres away from Sharjah’s city centre, on the Sharjah International Airport Road, UAE, the House of Wisd...
03/01/2025

Located 10 kilometres away from Sharjah’s city centre, on the Sharjah International Airport Road, UAE, the House of Wisdom library and cultural centre rises as a symbol of enlightenment, inviting all who approach to experience education in the 21st century.

With its luminous form and serene gardens, Sharjah’s House of Wisdom redefines modern libraries and cultural spaces.

Set to be designed by the global architecture practice 10 Design, the concept envisions stacked blocks rising from the d...
01/01/2025

Set to be designed by the global architecture practice 10 Design, the concept envisions stacked blocks rising from the dramatic mountainous terrain, reimagining active living for 3,000 future residents.

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📸 Neom

Neom’s Norlana features bold, futuristic architecture, set against the stunning Gulf of Aqaba, offering 711 units.

The Diriyah Biennale Foundation has revealed the winners of the inaugural AlMusalla Prize, which has been awarded to Leb...
31/12/2024

The Diriyah Biennale Foundation has revealed the winners of the inaugural AlMusalla Prize, which has been awarded to Lebanon-based EAST Architecture Studio, in collaboration with artist Rayyane Tabet and engineering firm AKT II.

📸 EAST Architecture Studio

Scheduled for display at the 2025 Islamic Arts Biennale, the design honours sustainability, modularity and heritage.

Imagine a place where healing goes beyond medicine, nestled in the heart of nature. The newly revealed design of the Jaw...
30/12/2024

Imagine a place where healing goes beyond medicine, nestled in the heart of nature. The newly revealed design of the Jawaher Boston Medical District in Sharjah, by the renowned Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), seamlessly blends healthcare with the calming influence of its natural surroundings.

📸 Renzo Piano Building Workshop

The Jawaher Boston Medical District introduces a sustainable, green-centred healing facility with a modern touch.

Since 2021, Riyadh has been transformed each year by the vibrant glow of its dazzling light festival, Noor Riyadh. This ...
29/12/2024

Since 2021, Riyadh has been transformed each year by the vibrant glow of its dazzling light festival, Noor Riyadh. This year, Madrid-based urban artist SpY unveiled a bold red-hued installation, challenging the boundaries between viewer, environment, and artwork.

📸 Ruben PB

SpY, a Madrid-based artist, redefines boundaries at Noor Riyadh Festival with his glowing red 'Ovoid' installation.

Austrian design studio Coop Himmelb(L)au, known for its avant-garde approach, has teamed up with global consultancy firm...
27/12/2024

Austrian design studio Coop Himmelb(L)au, known for its avant-garde approach, has teamed up with global consultancy firm Dar Al-Handasah Consultants to imagine Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport. Led by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), the project pushes the boundaries of both architecture and engineering, weaving an aerodynamic language that mirrors Dubai’s relentless pursuit of innovation.

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📷 Coop Himmelb(L)au

Flowy, sustainable, and dune-like, Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport design is led by Austrian architects Coop Himmelb(L)au.

Neastled within Al Ain’s UNESCO World Heritage Site - aptly named ‘The Spring’ - the house once stood as a vital communi...
26/12/2024

Neastled within Al Ain’s UNESCO World Heritage Site - aptly named ‘The Spring’ - the house once stood as a vital community hub. Today, following its restoration led by Dubai-based X Architects, BMBK continues to symbolise the UAE’s cultural and social evolution, now serving as a public center hosting workshops, performances and gatherings.
📸 Fernando Guerra

This restoration project reimagines the 1950s home as a cultural hub within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al Ain.

It all began in 2000 when Zaha Hadid was invited to create a temporary structure to celebrate the Serpentine Gallery’s 3...
20/12/2024

It all began in 2000 when Zaha Hadid was invited to create a temporary structure to celebrate the Serpentine Gallery’s 30th anniversary. Originally intended as a one-day installation, Hadid’s pavilion captivated visitors and stood for two months, setting a new precedent for the gallery. But it wasn’t until 23 years later that another Middle Eastern woman, French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh, joined this prestigious tradition.

The tale of the two middle eastern women architects to ever design London's annual Serpentine Pavilion in Kensington.

Aboard the Soleil, a homegrown Nile cruise ship gliding between Luxor and Aswan, that timeless rhythm becomes your guide...
19/12/2024

Aboard the Soleil, a homegrown Nile cruise ship gliding between Luxor and Aswan, that timeless rhythm becomes your guide. Recently reimagined by Egyptian architect and designer Vanessa Victor, founder of VV Design House, every detail of this boat - from its gilded railings to its eclectic blend of local fabrics - feels like a love letter to Egypt’s enduring spirit.

📸 Nour El Refai

Egyptian designer Vanessa Victor reimagines ancient Egypt in her stunning cruise design, made to glide luxuriously on the Nile.

The Madrasa of Ben Youssef, hidden within the labyrinthine streets of Marrakesh, is a world of intricate patterns and qu...
18/12/2024

The Madrasa of Ben Youssef, hidden within the labyrinthine streets of Marrakesh, is a world of intricate patterns and quiet beauty. While it is not the grandest structure in Morocco nor the most famous, what it lacks in sheer scale it compensates for with an unparalleled dedication to detail.

First built in the 14th century, the madrasa stands as a sanctum of detail and artistry in the vibrant heart of Marrakech.

Designed by Australian firm Conrad Gargett, the building’s delivery is led by Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG), an award...
14/12/2024

Designed by Australian firm Conrad Gargett, the building’s delivery is led by Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG), an award-winning firm specialising in executive architecture and structural engineering with offices in Dubai, London and Riyadh.

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📸 Misk Foundation

Designed by Australian firm Conrad Gargett, the HQ’s innovative design fosters well-being and engagement with nature in Riyadh.

BEEAH Group's new headquarters in Sharjah, UAE, was honoured with the inaugural Architecture Hunter Awards (AHA) 2024 in...
13/12/2024

BEEAH Group's new headquarters in Sharjah, UAE, was honoured with the inaugural Architecture Hunter Awards (AHA) 2024 in the office typology category. Designed by the renowned Zaha Hadid Architects, this award recognizes the building’s creative and illusive design, alongside its achievement of net-zero emissions and minimal energy consumption.

📸Hufton + Crow and Luke-Hayes

The design draws from Sharjah’s shifting desert dunes, blending Zaha Hadid’s iconic curves with a sustainable twist.

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