History & Heritage
Explore architectural history and heritage projects that preserve cultural identity, historic structures, and timeless design traditions.
Beyond the Fire: Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Resilience of Gothic Architecture
Discover how Notre-Dame Cathedral's Gothic innovations survived the devastating 2019 fire and a historic five-year restoration. This guide covers its original architects, floor...
Sinan Ozen6 Mins read
Taj Mahal: The Eternal Masterpiece of Mughal Architecture
From its white marble facade to the mosque flanking its western side, the Taj Mahal remains the crowning achievement of Mughal architecture. This...
Sinan Ozen6 Mins read
Notre Dame Cathedral: Gothic Architecture Masterpiece Guide
Explore Notre Dame Cathedral's architectural brilliance, from its medieval origins to stunning rose windows and innovative Gothic design elements.
Elif Ayse Sen12 Mins read
Greek and Roman Classical Architecture
Greek and Roman classical architecture shaped the foundations of Western design through two contrasting yet complementary approaches. Greek builders perfected the post-and-lintel system,...
Elif Ayse Sen10 Mins read
Where to Find the Best Examples of Greek and Roman Architecture?
Greek and Roman architecture form the foundation of Western design. From Athens' Acropolis to Rome's Pantheon and the preserved streets of Pompeii, explore...
Begum Gumusel7 Mins read
Ancient Iran: Cities, Empires, and the Foundations of Urban Life
Iran is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited regions, where early settlements, imperial capitals, and advanced urban systems shaped the foundations of...
Elif Ayse Sen4 Mins read
7 Landmark Buildings That Defined Architectural Eras
Discover seven landmark buildings that shaped architectural history—from ancient ziggurats to modern icons—exploring how each era’s innovations, cultures, and technologies transformed design and...
Begum Gumusel4 Mins read
The Legacy of Ottoman Architecture: Form, Faith, and Urban Imagination
Explore Ottoman architecture’s living legacy—Sinan’s domes, Iznik tiles, waqf-built complexes, and quake-smart craft—shaping cities and modern mosque design.
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
