I write about Islamic architecture and design.

I’ve had a passion for these two topics all my adult life. I’m always researching, designing, making, and thinking of new ways to explain these topics to general audiences.

In my newsletters I want to try something new: I want to present little pieces of information that are not known or that, in my opinion, have not been explained as clearly as possible. There is so much in Islamic architecture and design that does not get attention, and I’m going to remedy this. So, if you want to learn something new, be part of this growing community, please subscribe and never miss an update. Every new edition of the newsletter goes directly to your inbox.

About Me:

I’ve written several popular books that have been translated into various languages.

I’ve also made a popular TedEd video on Islamic geometric design (millions of views, amazingly!)

I like to make things

Here’s a giant Moroccan zellige composition I made for a Muslim educational centre in Dewsbury, UK. It’s made of waterjetcut ceramic tiles.