Design Manager What is Design Management in Architecture is the first article of a series of articles about design management in architecture practice. In the…
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Design Manager What is Design Management in Architecture is the first article of a series of articles about design management in architecture practice. In the…
18 CommentsAFLEC Secondary School architecture project is the thirty-three article on architecture projects from practice. This project is an investment in a secondary school in one…
Leave a CommentWhat is a Townhouse? A more luxurious architecture project is the thirty-two article on architecture projects from practice. A townhouse is a type of residential…
1 CommentPeter Chinloy’s “The Real Estate Investment and Financial Strategy” book encompasses a comprehensive exploration of the U.S. financial system, highlighting challenges and strategies within the real estate sector. With a focus on risk management and financial planning, Chinloy, an esteemed academic, targets a wide audience that includes developers, investors, brokers, accountants, and individuals interested in the U.S. real estate market. His book, featuring practical examples, mathematical models, and extensive research, serves as an essential guide for understanding and navigating the complexities of real estate investment, valuation, appraisal, and financing.
Leave a CommentIn the UAE, a shopping center project embracing traditional architecture faced initial municipal rejection due to commercial land-use restrictions. Following the owner’s switch to a new consultancy firm, special approval was obtained, and the project became the area’s first sanctioned commercial development. The design features inward-looking plans, air towers for natural ventilation, and materials like mud that echo the desert environment. Despite starting construction in 2010 with a contemporary design, the project retains low-density traditional forms, such as courtyards and defensive layouts reminiscent of local souqs.
Leave a CommentThis neoclassical architecture villa in Jumeirah, UAE, fuses local design elements with international neoclassical influences. Built in 2011, covering 425 Sqm, the villa boasts air towers for ventilation, courtyards, and servant quarters, prioritizing privacy and cool spaces in a high-temperature environment. Details include corbels, corniches, and dome elements, harmonizing traditional materials and modern themes.
1 CommentUrban regeneration, architecture of Sopot’s new rail station is the twenty-ninth article on projects from practice. The urban regeneration and architecture of the Sopot rail…
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