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The Department of Architecture and the Department of Interior Design at Tishk International University – Sulaimani are pleased to invite students, faculty, and practitioners to an international workshop titled The Loss of Sense of Place in Rapid Urban Growth, led by the famous Iraqi artist and architect Maath Alousi. The workshop will be held on 20 June 2026 from 14:00 to 16:00 as an online webinar, streamed live in the Conference Hall at Tishk International University – Sulaimani. Participants are welcome to join in person at the Conference Hall or attend remotely online. As cities grow at an accelerating pace, [...]

Date: 18 May 2026 This workshop explores the important role of interior design and architecture in preserving, revitalizing, and reinterpreting the cultural heritage of Sulaimani City. It focuses on how contemporary design approaches, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital technologies can contribute to the conservation of historical buildings while maintaining their architectural character, cultural identity, and social significance. The workshop is structured into two main parts: Part 1: Academic Insights and Heritage Research The first part presents academic perspectives on the preservation and rehabilitation of historical buildings in Sulaimani City. It includes an evaluation of heritage buildings presented by Ameera Ahmed from DIHS, [...]