Architecture

9 Stunning Modernist Architecture Buildings in the Middle East
Blending traditional Arab design styles with minimalist, streamlined aesthetics, these landmarks are great examples of modernist architecture in the region

Architecture
Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi: Everything We Know About Frank Gehry's New Performing Arts Landmark
The late Frank Gehry's final architectural works will soon include a landmark performing arts venue on Saadiyat Island, designed to host more than 365 days of performances each year
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Architecture
8 Francis Kéré Projects That Changed the Way We Think About Architecture
To mark the publication of his new monograph Francis Kéré: Building Stories, revisit eight projects that trace the Pritzker Prize-winning architect's people-first approach to design

Architecture
An Architect's Home in Amman Reimagines Jordan's Architectural Heritage
Built using "orphan stones" from lost buildings, the residence is a tribute to the country's heritage

Architecture
Let Us Introduce You to Our New Issue Rooted in Creative Optimism
Inside the issue: stories of resilience, collaboration and regional creativity, alongside a serene Umm Al Quwain home by one of design's newest studios, and more

Architecture
The Tallest Church in the World? Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família Has Reached New Heights
Barcelona's iconic basilica has officially claimed the title after the completion of the Tower of Jesus Christ, reaching 172.5 metres ahead of its symbolic completion in 2026

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s 159th Birthday: 9 Vintage Photos Offer a Glimpse Into His Life at Home
From Taliesin to candid moments at work and at home, these archival images celebrate the architect whose ideas continue to shape design today
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Saudi Studio Bricklab’s Colourful Makeover of Jeddah’s Coolest Cultural Hub Is a Nostalgic Nod to the City
For Hayy Jameel’s spring 2026 arts programme, the Saudi duo scales up the vernacular typology of the commercial awning to bridge the gap between contemporary architecture and everyday street life

Art & Auctions
The Grand Egyptian Museum: Everything You Need to Know
With its own solar power station, its set to become a global green museum

Architecture
How Architects Are Adapting to Supply-Chain Challenges in the Strait of Hormuz
The conflict in the Middle East has meant severely compromised transport flow through the Strait of Hormuz

Architecture
Man-Made Islands: Excessive or Essential?
The World Islands, The Pearl, Venice: Examining the urge to create land where none existed