Furkan Sen is a mechanical engineer based in Istanbul, working across construction and architecture, and a regular writer for illustrarch.
A data-driven look at the largest architecture firms in the world ranked by revenue, architect headcount, and global project scope. Covers Gensler, Arcadis,...
Explore the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, the self-declared masterpiece of Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. This article examines the mosque's 31-meter dome supported by...
Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. This guide covers when and how it...
Tribune Tower rose from a 1922 competition that attracted 260+ entries and ignited a fierce debate between Gothic revivalists and modernists. This article...
From revolutionary Constructivism in the 1920s to monumental Stalinist classicism and raw Soviet brutalism, this article traces how each political era produced a...
Futuristic architecture merges parametric design, smart building tech, and sustainability to reshape skylines worldwide. From net-zero skyscrapers to adaptive interiors, explore the projects...
AI architecture design is moving beyond hype into daily practice. This article breaks down how firms use generative tools, visualization AI, and performance...
From facade proportions and room layouts to furniture sizing and ornamental patterns, architects use the golden ratio to create balanced, visually harmonious designs....