History & Heritage
Explore architectural history and heritage projects that preserve cultural identity, historic structures, and timeless design traditions.
Where to Find the Best Examples of Greek and Roman Architecture?
Greek and Roman architecture shaped the foundations of Western design through proportion, structure, and civic space. From the Acropolis of Athens and the...
Begum Gumusel4 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
How to Curate an Art Gallery Inspired by Ancient Civilizations
There’s a reason museum galleries feel different the moment you step inside. It’s not just the ambience, it’s the sense that every object...
illustrarch Team3 Mins read
Exhibition of AMO / OMA in Doha “Countryside: A Place to Live, Not to Leave”
OMA’s AMO presents “Countryside: A Place to Live, Not to Leave” in Doha, showcasing rural innovation across The Arc, from Africa to China....
Elif Ayse Sen3 Mins read
Why the Value of Preserving Historic Buildings Still Shapes Better Cities
Discover the value of preserving historic buildings: how reuse boosts identity, jobs, and cuts carbon with practical strategies, funding, and design tips.
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
The Changing Face of Religious Architecture: How Sacred Spaces Evolve
Explore how religious architecture is evolving from ornate sanctuaries to community-centered, multifunctional hubs. The article weighs flexibility and ritual, blends global and local...
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
