The first mosques were, therefore ... and circulation play essential roles. Furthermore, architecture and design hold the power to have a profound impact on one’s lived spiritual experience.

In contemporary times, mosques are not immune from architectural debate. Elements that have no religious function are questioned, as is the relationship between a mosque and its context.

Sustainable design in mosques is increasingly important as ... and understanding the impact of architectural features on energy consumption and occupant comfort. One significant area of research ...

Restoration work is ongoing at the muezzin mahfil of Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece of Turkish-Islamic architecture and home ...

Central Cambridge mosque is a demonstration of how architecture can embody religious and cultural ... To launch a RIBA International competition and select a design and a design team and carry it ...

Perhaps it goes even further, and is really about assimilation and creating a bond with the new homeland through mosques that completely conform to Western architectural ideals. Currently Euro-Islam ...

Ziggurat has influenced many contemporary architects, and elements of its design can be seen in varying structures around the world. The Blue Mosque, in particular, has very cleverly taken that ...

"Dubai is home to several beautiful mosques, but the design of their minarets reflects ... "As Islam spread outside the Arabian Peninsula, Islamic architecture was influenced by the various ...

Key architectural stages are identified and explained alongside the social history of Muslim settlement and growth. The analysis focuses on the way in which the mosque has adapted into the existing ...

The mosque's most important trait are the ... stop for anyone interested in Islamic art and Ottoman architecture. They add the design impresses deeply with its hand-painted tilework as well ...

“I wanted people to see Iranian architecture in front of them in ... It took Mohit one year to design the mosque and then another three years to finish the structure. Imam Hussein Mosque sits ...