27/03/2026
A decade has passed since I presented my graduation project, The Story of Babylonian Civilization. Looking back, I realize it was more than an academic exercise—it shaped my belief that architecture is not only about creating spaces, but about preserving memory, culture, and human stories.
The project was conceived as an architectural narrative. Visitors begin their journey at The Mastaba, an elevated ceremonial platform representing the historical eras of Ancient Babylon, before moving through museums and exhibition spaces enclosed by a sweeping undulating double wall that reconstructs aspects of Babylonian life.
A monumental tower, inspired by the cuneiform inscriptions of the Hammurabi Stele, symbolizes one of humanity’s earliest legal systems, while a continuous water canal and terraced landscape guide visitors through the site before returning them to the point where the journey began.
Ten years later, I still believe the most meaningful architecture is the kind that tells stories and connects people with their history.
