As I see architecture, I believe it started for only two reasons; as a way “to provide a physical space” and “to provide a visual delight”. At earlier stages, the function of the building provided guidelines to how that space would be while ornamentations and motifs on exterior & interior surfaces were the only source… Continue reading Perception, Design & the Built Environment
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King Fahad’s National Library
The project I will write about today is a great destination for scholars, students, and reading lovers, it is King Fahad’s National Library. In 2013 Gerber Architekten was assigned to be the architect responsible for renovating this building to a public library. The exterior frame of the building had taken the form of a cuboid… Continue reading King Fahad’s National Library
Camel Step Coffee Roasters
Do you ever read about interior design retail stores in our beloved Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? Do you ever wonder why or how these places select the style, color scheme, forms, and layout of their stores? If you are reading my article right now, I guarantee you, you are in for a treat! Well, here we… Continue reading Camel Step Coffee Roasters
Draft Cafe – A Design Perspective
Draft cafe started as a concept store selling different products and eventually opening another branch as a café serving drinks and snacks as well as displaying products for customers. The place became one of the most popular cafes in riyadh because of its new concept and friendly atmosphere for gathering, meeting, studying and hanging out.… Continue reading Draft Cafe – A Design Perspective