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One Minute City
In 2020, the world faced one of the hardest years ever. After the spread of coronavirus, many countries started strict…
How do I determine the budget for housing villas? The design and construction estimation of a villa
Building a villa is a one-time investment for most people. However, to get it right, you must figure out the…
Villa Construction and design: When Does Becomes Nightmare?
Usually, wealthy people own villas who can afford a luxurious lifestyle. The design and the private Villa construction can be…
Sun and architecture: Will the Sun Affect the Architectural Design & Design Method?
An architect considers all the natural systems and the environmental aspects while designing and planning the buildings and spaces. The…
Inside the Mind of an Architect
Architects are very creative, inspiring, intelligent, and at times curious; nobody can ever know what is inside their minds unless…
The Saudi Building Code and its relationship to architectural design
Since the first day the news emerged about the adoption of the Saudi Building Code for application within residential buildings,…
Five Factors Leading to Change in Architecture
Architecture is an industry that has improved a lot over the years; due to all the inventions, and developments our…
How to Design a Double Height Living Room
Luxury is not just the feeling one experiences through various products, furniture and other items. But it can be a…
How Does a Mood-Board Design Become an Influencer in Architectural Design?
Ask any designer or architect about their designing phase, a word of mood board will surely come up. No, we…
Design of palaces and luxury residential buildings
Here we will share our experiences in designing luxury mansions and apartment buildings, whether it is grouped or compact residential…
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