Launching of the 7th issue theme: "Trends: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly"

Trends in architecture may vary from architecture designed by famous architects, all the way to details found on facades.

The approaches taken these days in design vary drastically; yet at the same time, they all lead down a road named "The Trend".

The T-Square Magazine Team would like to announce that it will be hosting a dinner under the title "Trends"

The night will consist of three speeches by guest speakers, Dr. Brain Sinclair, Dr. Mohammed Abdulkhadr and Waleed Shaalan*, on the trends of architecture that may have been seen as changed, or developed throughout the Middle East and Western region.

The event will take place on 18th June, 2009.

Osaka Japanese Restaurant- Al Shaab Al Bahri

7.30pm-10pm

To purchase your ticket(s) please contact us at the following number, 99569412.**
Academics, Professionals, and Other: 20KD
Students: 5KD

* Dr. Brian Sinclair, Professor of Architecture in Environmental Design, University of Calgary.

Dr. Mohammed Abdulkhudr, Design Director/Partner, MAC Consultants

Waleed Shaalan, Brainstorm

** Please note that seats are limited

Kuwait University - Department of Architecture Students Blogs

"What is it like to study Architecture at Kuwait University?", is a thought that surely run in the minds of many graduating high school and university students alike. We would like to take the opportunity to show them the complete picture of studying, and all that comes with it - by current students like yourself.


We are looking for two students to document their life as an Architecture student at Kuwait University for the year 2009/2010 academic year. This will be a place for you to talk about your classes, student life, and anything in between. The T-Square Blog (tsquaremag.blogspot.com) will be the host of the selected student’s monthly entries, and will also feature them in the upcoming 7th issue of the T-Square Magazine.


The only requirement is that you should be a full-time student for the 2009/2010 academic year. If you are interested please send your name and year (as of September 2009) to tsquare.mag@gmail.com.
Deadline: June 10th, 2009.



Let us hear your story.

Towards a Sustainable Architecture

The Department of Architecture at Kuwait University announced a lecture to be on the 12th of April 2009 “A Conversation with Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill: Towards a Sustainable Future”.

For the place & time.. click on the poster above

6th Issue

The 6th issue of T-Square Magazine "Third Skin" is out!

Get your copy from these places..

Kuwait University_Khaldiya
Gulf University of Science and Technology
American University of Kuwait
Kuwait Society of Engineers
National Museum of Kuwait
Dar al Funoon Gallery
Boushehri Gallery
Bait Lothan
Dar Nur
Sultan Gallery
Iris Gallery
Dar Ashwag Al Mudhaf Engineering and Consultants [DAMEC]
Masafa Designers
Caribou Coffee
Columbus Coffee

For a soft copy >> tsquaremag.com

6th Issue

The upcoming issue is planned to be out on march 2009, where it is still being compiled.

Other then that, we wish you a Happy New Year! :)

Philosophical Directions in Architecture.. a video lecture

Arch. Nofal Abdulali has given a lecture that was organized by KASA. It talks about how 20'th century philosophical meditations have directly impacted Architectural thought and practice. The philosophies explored are: Objectivism, Structuralism, Semiotics and Deconstruction. The ideas introduced will promote more critical thinking and spur a fruitful dialogue on the wider implications of philosophy on modern-life.
click to watch

A Place to Meet

Beautifully Simple. Exposing the essence of the space with no distractions or complications. I can feel the architecture in here. There's a message behind this design intention, and I'd like to hear different interpretations and readings.

Interior Design by Eldridge Smerin Architects

"Do you dream of a living space entirely free of distractions? This inspired interior design from Eldridge Smerin Architects is totally free from unnecessary complications. The Zen-like simplicity will grow on you, as you focus only on the most important thing: the people around you. In this calming environment the cluster of comfortable chairs (in a startling contemporary yellow!) adds intimacy. Stark white walls appear gentler by placing the small windows low down, and adding a commercial light to illuminate the top part of the room. Following the wooden slatted pathway through the pebbled floor serves to symbolically transport you to a different place, with a different focus. An out-of-the-ordinary approach by Eldridge Smerin Architects that cleverly manages to be both challenging and cozy – and a perfect place to make plans…" -Trendir.com-