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Furkan Sen covers building technology for illustrarch. A mechanical engineer based in Istanbul with a degree from Altınbaş University, he works across construction and architecture projects and writes about structural systems, building services, and how buildings actually get built.

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Imam Mosque of Isfahan: Symmetry, Color, and Sacred Urbanism
ArticlesHistory & Heritage

Imam Mosque of Isfahan: Symmetry, Color, and Sacred Urbanism

The imam mosque of isfahan, built between 1611 and 1630 under Shah Abbas I, stands as one of the most precisely engineered religious...

Machu Picchu Architecture: 8 Inca Design Secrets Explained
History & Heritage

Machu Picchu Architecture: 8 Inca Design Secrets Explained

Machu Picchu's architecture is far more than a visual wonder. Built around 1450 by Emperor Pachacuti, the Inca citadel fuses dry-stone masonry, terraced...

Sydney Opera House and the World’s Greatest Opera Houses: Architecture That Performs
ArticlesFamous Buildings

Sydney Opera House and the World’s Greatest Opera Houses: Architecture That Performs

From Jørn Utzon's shell-form Sydney Opera House to Zaha Hadid's fluid Guangzhou Opera House, this article examines six landmark performance venues, covering their...

The Pantheon Rome: History, Dome, and Ancient Concrete Engineering Explained
History & Heritage

The Pantheon Rome: History, Dome, and Ancient Concrete Engineering Explained

The Pantheon in Rome stands as one of the best-preserved buildings of the ancient world, featuring a perfect concrete dome, a mysterious oculus,...

Islamic Architecture vs Gothic Architecture: Sacred Geometry East and West
Architectural Styles

Islamic Architecture vs Gothic Architecture: Sacred Geometry East and West

Islamic architecture and Gothic architecture both emerged as expressions of sacred space, yet they pursued that goal through contrasting structural ideas, geometric traditions,...

Architectural Wonders by Country: An Interactive Map Guide
Travel

Architectural Wonders by Country: An Interactive Map Guide

A continent-by-continent breakdown of the world's most iconic architectural wonders, organized by country to help architecture lovers plan smarter travel and understand what...

One World Trade Center: Symbol of Resilience and Modern Engineering
ArticlesFamous Buildings

One World Trade Center: Symbol of Resilience and Modern Engineering

One World Trade Center rises 1,776 feet above Lower Manhattan, making it the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. This article covers its...

Modern Home Maintenance: A Seasonal Lawn Care Guide
ArticlesPlants & Yards

Modern Home Maintenance: A Seasonal Lawn Care Guide

Keeping the lawn around a modern home in top shape requires more than occasional mowing. This guide breaks down what to do each...

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