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Furkan Sen is a mechanical engineer based in Istanbul, working across construction and architecture, and a regular writer for illustrarch.

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Art Nouveau vs Art Deco: Flowing Nature vs Geometric Glamour
Architectural Styles

Art Nouveau vs Art Deco: Flowing Nature vs Geometric Glamour

Art nouveau embraces flowing organic forms inspired by nature, while art deco favors bold geometry and industrial glamour. This guide breaks down the...

Baroque Architecture vs Minimalism: Opulence vs Emptiness
Architectural Styles

Baroque Architecture vs Minimalism: Opulence vs Emptiness

Baroque architecture and minimalism represent architecture's most dramatic philosophical extremes — one drowning space in sculptural detail and gilded light, the other stripping...

AI Floor Plan Generator: Top 8 Tools for Architects & Designers
Floor PlansFlooring

AI Floor Plan Generator: Top 8 Tools for Architects & Designers

This guide compares the top AI floor plan generators available in 2026, covering what each tool does best, which project types they suit,...

Modern Architecture Prefab Homes: The Complete Guide to Modular Design and Construction
Construction

Modern Architecture Prefab Homes: The Complete Guide to Modular Design and Construction

Modern architecture prefab homes are transforming how we design and build residences, offering factory-level quality control, faster timelines, and strong sustainability credentials. This...

Modern Interior Lighting: 7 Design Ideas That Transform Spaces
Interior DesignLighting Design

Modern Interior Lighting: 7 Design Ideas That Transform Spaces

Lighting is one of the most powerful tools in modern interior design, yet it's often planned last. This guide covers layered lighting strategies,...

Best Schools for Architecture: Top Programs to Launch Your Career
Schooling

Best Schools for Architecture: Top Programs to Launch Your Career

Finding the best school for architecture means looking beyond rankings. This guide covers top NAAB-accredited programs in the US and globally, comparing design...

Photoshop vs AI Rendering: Do Architects Still Need Photoshop in 2026?
Design Softwares

Photoshop vs AI Rendering: Do Architects Still Need Photoshop in 2026?

In 2026, architects face a real choice between Photoshop's precision post-production and AI rendering tools that generate client-ready visuals in seconds. This article...

Divrigi Great Mosque: Stone as Sculpture in Islamic Architecture
History & Heritage

Divrigi Great Mosque: Stone as Sculpture in Islamic Architecture

Built in 1228–1229 by the Mengujekid dynasty in Sivas Province, Turkey, the great mosque and hospital of Divrigi stands apart from all other...

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