the clustered avandaro dwellings by taller héctor barroso sre surrounded by the wild, overgrown plant life of mexico's natural forest, valle de bravo.

In 1979 (Iranian revolution) after the change of the governance model, ideological and non-specialist managers were replaced by urban specialist managers in Ir…

This house was built by a Fakir whos' follower deeply respected him, and built him a house as he did not have a Khanka. For those of you that don't already know, a Khanka is a place in which to live, pray and meets with followers! This house was designed by Archeground and the building is divided into three parts, LIVE (home entry), PRAY (place for praying), and LEAVE (for the grave). Brick details and crafted wood with patterns and calligraphy give the house Islamic architecture flavour.

Image 18 of 29 from gallery of Abijo Mosque / Patrickwaheed Design Consultancy. Photograph by Rubyspolaroid

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A series of intersecting blocks and voids form House of Courtyards, which Indian practice Studio VDGA has added to a neighbourhood in Dubai.

the mohamad samiei brick concept is defined by clustered units whose configuration results in a combination of closed, semi-closed, and green conditions.

Snøhetta has revealed its design for the Royal Diriyah Opera House in Saudi Arabia, informed by traditional Najdi architecture.