Tag Akaa / Cemal Emden

17-08-2017

Castillo Miras Arquitectos Restoration of the Nasrid Tower of Huercal-Overa. Almeria

The interesting restoration intervention of the Huercal-Overa Tower by Castillo Miras Arquitectos integrates new design elements in the original building.

20-09-2016

Ateliers Jean Nouvel Doha Tower Qatar

Jean Nouvel’s skyscraper in Doha, Qatar looks like a giant version of the mashrabiya, an element of traditional Arabian architecture. The building has been shortlisted for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

15-09-2016

Gerber Architekten King Fahad National Library Riyadh

Gerber Architekten’s project expands the old national library building in Riyadh, built in 1980, giving the building a new skin and creating a new look for a key urban landmark in this part of the city.

06-06-2012

Arolat: housing complex in Istanbul

EEA-Emre Arolat Architects, one of the most interesting Turkish architectural practices around at the moment, recently completed an important residential project in Göktürk, north of Istanbul. The architectural form of stone and wood establishes a harmonious dialogue with the many green areas and hanging gardens in the complex.

29-02-2012

Arolat: Raif Dinçkök Yalova Cultural Center

Raif Dinçkök Yalova cultural centre, near Istanbul, is a reflection on the theme of the façade in homage to Arabian architecture with its decorative gratings. Architect Emre Arolat interprets the façade as a skin which is entirely independent of the interior layout, and uses his material, Corten steel, to build a landmark in the landscape.