Architecture

Caline Malek

Jun 20, 20211 min read

Building bridges: Saudi designer Nawaf Al-Nassar discusses the inspirations behind his work

Interior design has a much deeper meaning for Nawaf Al-Nassar than for many others out there. For the Saudi designer, looking to the...

Caline Malek

Jun 6, 20211 min read

How Canadian-Lebanese architect Samir Saddi is trying to rebuild the Arab world

The Beirut-born architect has dedicated his life to documenting traditional Arab architecture and encouraging others to incorporate...

Caline Malek

Sep 25, 20191 min read

Al-Nouri Mosque restoration aims to revive spirit of Iraq’s ruined Mosul

The 12th-century Iraqi monument was blown up by retreating Daesh fighters in 2017. The project is part of a $100 million UNESCO-led...

Caline Malek

Nov 1, 20181 min read

The people behind Dubai’s evolving design scene

While the emirate hasn’t had centuries to develop a visual identity the way cities such as London and Paris have, creatives across Dubai...

Caline Malek

Sep 13, 20181 min read

How One Modern Conservationist Breathes New Life into Old Stones in the Arab World

Beirut-born architect Samir Saddi on the campaign he is waging to future-proof heritage buildings in the Arab world In 2000, he visited...

Caline Malek

Sep 3, 20181 min read

Rising Gulf Cities Look to Protect Landmarks

Experts believe the trend is shifting towards preservation rather than demolition Old architecture is defined by local materials, such as...

Caline Malek

Jun 24, 20181 min read

UNESCO Crowns Dubai as First Creative City of Design in the Middle East

The UNESCO announcement places Dubai within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, which has 180 members from 72 countries. The Arab...