Ornamentation in architecture is an active element that goes beyond mere surface embellishment; it employs carved, painted, or applied artistic elements designed to adorn the facades and all components of a building. It represents an integrated visual language carrying deep historical and cultural connotations that unfold across several main axes: The Importance and Functional Significance … Read More “Architectural Ornamentation Language: A Careful Reading of the Philosophy of Ornament and its Aesthetic Dimensions” »
Month: October 2026
The Iraqi architect and designer Basem Al-Bayati, born in Baghdad and having spent most of his life in Europe, is considered one of the most prominent pioneers of metaphorical architecture and was at the forefront of its leaders. This field relies on analogy and metaphor as a basis for architectural inspiration and for exploring geometric … Read More “Basem Al-Bayati: Where East Meets West in the Worlds of Metaphorical Architecture” »
The Atiyah Jabouri Mosque in Najaf Al-Ashraf governorate is considered one of the unique architectural masterpieces that has not received sufficient attention to become a focal point of discussion or a prominent tourist destination. This edifice presents a bold and innovative design vision that departs from the conventional, starting from the forms of the iwans, … Read More “A Critical Reading in Contemporary Religious Architecture: Atiyah Jabouri Mosque in Najaf Al-Ashraf” »