Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...
The Aga Khan IV, a spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community and a prominent champion in architecture and cultural preservation, died yesterday in Portugal at the age of 88. As a 20-year-old ...
Islamic Religious and Cultural Center in Ljubljana / Bevk Perović arhitekti. Image © David Schreyer Organized by the Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque ...
Introduction. Architecture and poetics ; The aims of this book -- Architecture and meaning in the theory of al-Jāḥiẓ. Architecture and meaning : al-Jāḥiẓ's view ; Aesthetic, variety and emotion ; ...
AI-generated images, heralded for their role in transforming architectural design processes, are facing significant challenges when applied to the intricate realm of Islamic architecture, according to ...
"This book reinterprets the Muslim architecture and urban planning of South India, looking beyond the Deccan to the regions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala - the historic coasts of Coromandel and Malabar.
Reflecting the competition's emphasis on sustainability, the use of local materials, particularly palm waste, highlights the potential for alternative construction methods. The Musalla's open ...
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In a national referendum, the Swiss have voted to ban the construction of minarets, prompting charges that the country is succombing to prejudice and "Islamophobia." Support for the measure was ...
It may be a “teardrop on the cheek of time”; it may be India’s easily most recognizable monument and the strongest tourist magnet; but the glorious Taj Mahal is no stranger to controversy. A smallish ...