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Architectural essays, project notes, research, material observations, and built-environment reflections from INJ Architects. The blog brings together design thinking, construction knowledge, and selected studies from the office’s wider architectural practice.
Architectural Design Basics for Hotels: All the basics
Hotels are the actual foundation of the tourism industry. Any destination can offer fabulous views and the most intriguing adventures. But at the end…
Mall projects: the Architectural Impact due the Pandemics & Role of the Architect in developing it
Shopping malls are indoor shopping centers that provide an excellent ambiance to the people who love shopping, food, and entertainment. Shopping Mall projects have…
Safety Applications in Architectural Sites & How to Ensure the Safety of Construction Sites?
Safety of construction site is one of the most neglected facts during a construction project. In many workstations, mishaps are a risk for the…
How to Design a Modern and Distinctive Restaurant Kiosk
A restaurant booth (also known as a food kiosk/booth) is simply a small business with the purpose of preparing various options of drinks and…
Design Basics for Resort Architects
Generally, a resort incorporates a comprised set of programmatic and physical elements. Once the architect planned the resort structure, he should start the master…
Choosing Architectural Finishes: Material, Light and Service Life
Finishes shape the way an interior is experienced and maintained. Their selection connects material, light, detail, safety and exposure to the long-term use of…
Villa Construction Quality: What to Document from Design to Handover
Quality becomes verifiable when design intentions are translated into specifications, inspection points and handover records. A finished surface alone cannot demonstrate what lies behind…
Architect vs Engineer: Who Designs What in a Building?
Professional roles become clearer through their deliverables and responsibilities. A guide to architectural design, engineering and coordination.
Designing a Double-Height Living Room: Light, Shading and Maintenance
A double-height living room changes the section of the house as much as its appearance. Its value depends on daylight, comfort, privacy and the…
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- The Cost of a Late Decision: What Happens When Design Changes After Concrete Is Cast?
- An Early Reading of FAWAKHERJI: Architecture as Evidence by Ibrahim Joharji
- Project Acknowledgment — Hasyim Bin Salim Hilaby, LC., M.M.
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