Eastern architecture

Architectural renderings of an old house in Kashan, Iran.

Istanbul - Mardin Castle, which witnessed the heroic resistance to the infamous Mongolian King Tamerlane's besiege, will undergo restoration work costing...

The glories of African architecture are often shamefully overlooked. Sadly, this is a symptom of a larger problem overall, where the rich diversity and culture of the African continent is largely glossed over in international media. Most reporting from the continent focuses only on issues that reinforce negative stereotypes – those of poverty, disease and war.

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Airducts on the roofs of houses in Yazd give a unique appearance to the city. Airducts (or badgir ) are masterpieces of Persian architecture and design. Yazd, the largest brick town in the world, with an old but lively fabric, is called the City of Airducts. It’s a nice experience to walk on its roofed alleys in the heart of summer!

Swiss studio Manuel Herz Architects has unveiled plans to extend Tambacounda Hospital in Senegal, with a snaking building featuring perforated brick walls.