History & Heritage
Explore architectural history and heritage projects that preserve cultural identity, historic structures, and timeless design traditions.
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 Editoral Team3 Mins read
History of Architecture: Timeline from Ancient to Modern
Trace the complete evolution of architecture from prehistoric shelters and ancient Egyptian pyramids to Gothic cathedrals, modern skyscrapers, and sustainable design in 2025....
Elif Ayse Sen7 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
Earthen Aesthetics: The Beauty of Adobe Architecture
Adobe, one of the world’s oldest natural building materials, has shaped architecture across arid regions for thousands of years. Made from clay, sand,...
Elif Ayse Sen2 Mins read
