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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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Constructivism vs Bauhaus: Revolutionary Art or Industrial Design?
Architectural Styles

Constructivism vs Bauhaus: Revolutionary Art or Industrial Design?

A direct comparison of Constructivism and Bauhaus across origins, ideology, materials, typography, and architectural output. Covers Russian Constructivism vs Bauhaus design philosophy, shared...

Hagia Sophia Istanbul and the Mosques That Define Sacred Geometry
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Hagia Sophia Istanbul and the Mosques That Define Sacred Geometry

From the pendentive dome of Hagia Sophia Istanbul to the retractable roof of Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, sacred geometry has guided mosque...

Museum of the Future: Dubai’s Torus of Tomorrow
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Museum of the Future: Dubai’s Torus of Tomorrow

A detailed look at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, covering architect Shaun Killa's torus concept, the 2,400-member diagrid structure engineered by...

La Casa Milà Barcelona: Gaudí’s Stone Quarry Turned Architectural Icon
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La Casa Milà Barcelona: Gaudí’s Stone Quarry Turned Architectural Icon

Casa Milà, nicknamed La Pedrera for its rough stone exterior, stands on Passeig de Gràcia as Gaudí's most radical residential project. This guide...

St Paul’s Cathedral: Christopher Wren’s Baroque Triumph in London
History & Heritage

St Paul’s Cathedral: Christopher Wren’s Baroque Triumph in London

A focused look at St Paul's Cathedral in London, covering Christopher Wren's design evolution, the triple-dome engineering solution, English Baroque architectural features, and...

The Shard London: How Renzo Piano’s Glass Tower Redefined the City Skyline
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The Shard London: How Renzo Piano’s Glass Tower Redefined the City Skyline

Standing at 309.6 metres in Southwark, the Shard is the United Kingdom's tallest building and a defining example of Renzo Piano's design philosophy....

Architecture Inside Out: How High-Tech Buildings Turned Structure Into Spectacle
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Architecture Inside Out: How High-Tech Buildings Turned Structure Into Spectacle

From the Centre Pompidou in Paris to Norman Foster's HSBC tower in Hong Kong, inside out architecture reversed centuries of design convention by...

Best Examples of Modern Architecture: Steel and Glass Buildings That Shaped a Movement
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Best Examples of Modern Architecture: Steel and Glass Buildings That Shaped a Movement

Six buildings changed architecture forever by proving that steel and glass could replace stone and ornament. This article covers the Barcelona Pavilion, Villa...

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