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Knowing the Real Essence of Islamic Architecture – Part 1

Islamic Architecture has multiple meanings; it refers to mosques, cultural centers, prayer rooms, schools and other buildings that were created under the Islami...

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Another Day at the Box Office…a House Inspired by Iron Man 3!

It’s not every day you get a client who knows EXACTLY what they want…with a multimillion dollar feature film as a reference. Tony Stark did a lot more than ...

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Interior

The Peshawar Files – Fine Dining and What not

Designing restaurants is an absolute delight for two reasons: No design element is considered too over the top Color is welcome But these things must b...

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Design

The Coffee Salon – Much More than your Average Coffee House

A cup of coffee is not only a person’s early morning staple, it is a culture – the coffee culture. Coffeehouses have cropped up on the corners and intersect...

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The Lobby of Squares

The lobby was narrow. And double – heighted. It came with a bridge and a skylight. It was in desperate need of design aid, to tie in all these elements tog...

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Cafés

The city of Istanbul introduced the first coffee house to the world, a citizen from Aleppo named Hakam and fellow named Shams from Damascus were the pioneers of...

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The Iron that is Wrought

Wrought iron is perhaps one of the most versatile (and my all-time favorite) design elements. It can be used in contemporary settings (less curls and frill) or ...

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Interior

The Bathroom Challenge

Many potential readers may feel alarmed at reading such an evocative title, but I assure you, you need not worry. For this challenge comprised of a task that I ...

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Gates gone Groovy

When most people think about a gorgeous house, basking in its glory, they probably picture a stunning elevation with large glass windows and tasteful embellishm...

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