Architecture did not begin as a profession. Before schools, licences, and textbooks, there were people decorating tools, drawing on cave walls, and carving figures in stone. Over time, those same people were asked to design shelters, homes, and places of worship, and in doing so they became the first builders and architects. The profession came […]
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The 3 key phases of the architectural design process
The architectural design process is often described through technical stages such as concept design, design development, and construction documentation. However, after 25 years of architectural practice in the Middle East, I have learned through delivering architectural projects that successful outcomes depend on three deeper transformations: understanding the client’s perception, developing an architectural concept within its […]