The Architect's Journal
From the master builder who once designed and constructed by hand, the architect’s role has gradually became more precise and specialized. Over time, design separated from construction, and creativity from engineering, refining architecture into a discipline of exact vision and conceptual mastery. Now, with AI, this evolution enters a new phase, where precision meets intelligence, … Read more
In Morocco, the desire to remain “unseen” is deeply rooted. It’s influenced by cultural and religious values that prioritize privacy. This inclination raises intriguing questions about contemporary Moroccan architecture. Are architects truly attuned to this intrinsic need when designing residential projects? What ways can architecture provide to allow comfortable privacy for residential buildings? What privacy? … Read more
Palestine’s regeneration Highlights Devastation & Intent:• Profound devastation in Gaza, a deliberate act to erase people and place.• Massive destruction:63% of buildings, 87%+ schools/universities, 84% health facilities destroyed.• Echoes of Warsaw and Hiroshima. Rebuilding as Resistance:• Rebuilding is re-affirmation of belonging.• Debris as foundation for renewal. Rebuilding Challenges:• Unexploded ordnance poses safety and economic threats.• … Read more
The case of Palestine The ungoing situation in Palestine provides a poignant example of architecture’s complex relationship with human experience. It can contribute to emotional trauma, amplifying feelings of fear and vulnerability. Yet, it also possesses the potential to heal, offering solace, comfort, and safety. What specific ways did architecture exacerbate the trauma faced by … Read more