University of Mosul Rebuilds a Campus Razed by War
Iraq’s second-largest university is shaking off the vestiges of war. Its publishing house will reopen soon, and other major projects are nearing completion.
Nadia Habash: Palestinian Engineering Leader Wants Her Work to Serve Social Needs
She has won many awards for her work, which reflects her philosophy that architecture should put people first and respect heritage.
‘Building Sharjah’: Book Documents the Rise of a Modern Gulf City
“Building Sharjah” traces the urbanization of the city through its architecture and explores related social and political contexts before and after the discovery of oil.
U.A.E. Pavilion Wins Top Award at Venice Architecture Biennale
The Emirates’ pavilion explores an environmentally friendly alternative to cement that could greatly reduce global carbon dioxide emissions.
Modernist Design for Rebuilding Mosul’s Historic Mosque Draws Outcry
Winners of a competition organized by Unesco say plans are on track to rebuild the Al-Nuri Mosque, destroyed in the war against the Islamic State.
Syrian Fountain Art Speaks of Home to People Far From Home
The bah-rah, a traditional Syrian fountain, and the emotional connections it evokes are the focus of an installation in Abu Dhabi by the Syrian architect Talin Hazbar.
Chahinda Karim, a Scholar of the History of Islamic Architecture, Dies
Chahinda Karim is remembered as a teacher and a scholar of the history of Islamic architecture from its origins to its development across the Arab world.
Shared Pain Inspires Palestinian Team’s Proposal for Rebuilding Beirut Port
Four Palestinian architects won first place in an international competition for ideas on how to design and rebuild the destroyed port of Beirut.
Hazine, a Blog for Scholars of the Islamic World, Reinvents Itself
Launched as an archives review site, Hazine is transitioning into a multilingual platform for reviews, interviews, profiles, digital-humanities tools, and more.
Modern Architecture in Cairo: An Unsung Treasure
Cairo Since 1900, by Mohamed Elshahed, documents a vibrant aspect of the city’s heritage that’s in danger of being erased.
