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Aachen: why the octagonal chapel is at the center of the story
The early core of the cathedral connects the geometry of the central plan with Charlemagne's court.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Aapravasi Ghat: the architecture of reception and transit
Historical buildings in Mauritius are a testament to labor migration.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Abu Mena: pilgrimage as a reason for a city
The religious core is connected with streets, dwellings and service buildings.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Aït-Ben-Haddou: understanding an earthen ksar
The settlement group is surrounded, and the towers participate in its common silhouette.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Alberobello: what does dry masonry mean in trulli
Trulli are limestone dwellings with characteristic roofs. Dry masonry means building without mortar, not just a white facade.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Albi: the brick between a cathedral and city quarters
The red-orange material connects the monumental buildings with the historical environment.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Alhambra: the courtyard as the center of the palace space
The Alhambra is understood through the connections between courtyards, halls, gardens and urban environment. The courtyard of the lions shows how the open space organizes the surroundin...
Published22 Oct 2026
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Ambohimanga: royal city, tombs and sacred sites
The site in Madagascar combines political memory and a spiritual landscape.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Amsterdam: the canals as a plan to grow the city
The canal belt is the result of a lengthy expansion program. The water system, territory and development are seen as connected urban planning.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Ancient Thebes: the temple city and its necropolis
The living religious center and the burial spaces have different organization.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Angkor: temples, city plans and water systems
Angkor Wat is part of a much wider archaeological landscape. The various capitals, temples and water facilities show the development of Khmer civilization over the centuries.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Anuradhapura: political and religious city
The palaces and monastery remains tell different sides of the capital environment.
Published22 Oct 2026