Author: Abaad journal

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” »

Urban planning is often viewed merely as the engineering of spaces and the distribution of infrastructure, but at its core, it represents a true reflection of society’s justice and resource allocation. When discussing “inclusive cities,” we move past purely physical dimensions to delve into the philosophy of social justice and its practical applications in shaping … Read More “Towards Fairer Cities: How Urban Planning Translates the Principles of Social Justice” »

Natural disasters and destructive conflicts raise fundamental questions about society’s ability to rise from the rubble, extending the dilemma far beyond debris removal into a deeper problem: Can all areas destroyed during a disaster be reconstructed? The core hypothesis stems from the impossibility of reconstructing everything destroyed by devastation in the exact same image and … Read More “The Philosophy of Reconstruction Between Rubble and Survival: A Reading of Sustainable Architecture Indicators” »