Traditional Islamic patterns come together with modern geometric forms in one very striking home design called The Cube. Egyptian architect Ahmed Habib of Kuwaiti firm Lines began with the idea of a ...

Traditional Makkah architecture is marked by local materials, natural ventilation, and designs that ensure privacy.

Foster + Partners has recently revealed their winning design for a luxury hotel and serviced apartments in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca. The design’s vertical cascading elements are meant to ...

Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

Summers in Dubai can be brutally hot and humid, with temperatures regularly soaring well over 100 degrees. "But the other nine months it’s a paradise here," says Alina Kazeka, the listing agent for a ...

It is believed that courtyard houses first appeared at the beginning of the third millennium in “Bilad al-Sham”, the land which includes the countries between the rivers of Tigris and Euphrates.

A megamansion in Dubai’s exclusive coastal enclave of Umm Suqeim that is the reimagination of a traditional Arabic courtyard house has joined the world’s rarefied nine-figure price-tag club after ...

This essay by Jenine Kotob was originally published by Metropolis Magazine as "Why Now, More Than Ever, We Need A New Islamic Architecture." At a time when Muslims find themselves at the center of the ...