This article outlines the religious and archaeological importance of Samarra, a city north of Baghdad that currently faces the loss...
Ahmadreza Hakiminejad explores Scottish architect James Mollison Wilson’s work in Iran at the advent of the 20th century. On a...
One of Iraq’s greatest architects and thinkers, Dr Rifat Chadirji, passed away on 10 April, 2020 in London. Iraqi architect,...
In part three of the ARound: Najaf series, Paris-based Iraqi architect Turath Jamil discusses the traditional house architecture of Najaf....
Paris-based Iraqi architect Zeina Magazachi provides the transcript of one of her final conversations with the prolific Iraqi architect. On...
Sahar M. Kharrufa has surveyed Mosul’s historical structures to record their architectural expressions. Here, she shares some of her illustrations...
In article Round City explores the social, cultural and creative meanings to better understand the overall success of the monument and its journey to becoming one of the most recognisable and relatable icons in Iraq.
A recently built villa on the outskirts of Hit aims to reestablish a connection between the local community and the...
In part four of the ARound: Najaf series, architect and Round City contributor Turath Jamil explores the history and architect...
Round City provides a historical reference of one of Baghdad’s most recognisable monuments When the idea of Baghdad’s Al-Shaheed Monument,...