Category: Case Studies

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” »

Karrada stands as one of the most vibrant and dynamically active districts in the heart of Baghdad. Characterized by its distinct linear urban form, the district’s structural framework is defined by three primary parallel axes: Abu Nuwas Street, Karrada Dakhil Street, and Karrada Kharij Street. Among these, Karrada Dakhil serves as the hyper-functional spine of … Read More “Urban Linearity and Density Balance: A Case Study of Karrada, Baghdad” »

Managing hyper-dense crowds during global religious events presents a profound challenge to contemporary urban planning and architectural design. Drawing from our research previously published in the Al-Arbaeen Journal, this article explores a comparative analysis between the expansions of the Holy Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and the spatial perimeter surrounding the Twin Holy Shrines in Karbala. … Read More “Comparative Crowd Dynamics: Analyzing Space Expansion and Flow in Makkah and Karbala” »