Roshan vs. Mashrabiya: A Dialogue of Shade, Craft, and Identity in Islamic Architecture
A mashrabiya is a projecting wooden lattice window, characteristic of traditional Islamic architecture, used to provide privacy, filter sunlight, and…
Islamic Architecture
Understanding “Islamic Architecture”
While preparing for a lecture on Islamic architecture, I noticed a striking uniformity in the designs of various structures labeled…
The Future of Mosque Design: Balancing Tradition and Innovation
The Intersection of Tradition and Modernity in Mosque Design Mosques have long been symbols of spirituality and cultural identity, often…
Islamic Interior Design: Principles Beyond Ornament
A practical guide to Islamic interior design through privacy, light, geometry, calligraphy, materials and contemporary detailing.
Reviving Traditional Islamic Architecture in Contemporary Design
Islamic architecture boasts a rich and diverse heritage characterized by its intricate geometric patterns, ornate calligraphy, and innovative construction techniques….
The Art of Geometry: the Mysteries of Islamic Architecture
Islamic architecture is a treasure trove of geometric patterns, arabesques, and calligraphy, each telling a story of faith, culture, and…
Islamic Architecture: How Institutions Shaped Diverse Cities
An architectural reading of mosques, schools, markets and water structures, tracing regional materials and ornament from Damascus and Granada to Djenné and Arabia.
Mosque Architecture Elements: Mihrab, Minbar, Minaret and Courtyard
A reading of mosque elements across Medina, Cairo and Edirne, connecting the history of materials and furnishings with circulation, hearing and a contemporary INJ design proposal.
Water architecture and its relationship to Islamic architecture
Water architecture and its relationship to Islamic architecture, Water architecture is the architecture that is related to water, in which…
The manifestations of Islamic architecture in Andalusia
The manifestations of Islamic architecture in Andalusia, After the Muslims completed the liberation of Andalusia, they began to implement their…
Heritage architecture in Saudi Arabia and its transformation into contemporary Islamic architecture
Heritage architecture in Saudi Arabia and its transformation into contemporary Islamic architecture, Foreign designers have tried to reinterpret visual symbols…
Wooden Windows “Roshan” in Arabic Architecture
Introduction If we look at the traditional wooden windows, we find that it was the best means of communication and…
