From here, you can see more clearly the intricate design of the carpet. Almost every wall inside Astana's Grand Mosque is covered in carvings, mosaics or gold. The swirling patterns seen on the ...

Nonetheless, contemporary architects have been successfully elevating mosque architecture, fulfilling its functional requirements creatively, while allowing the building's context to drive the form.

There are over 2.5 million Muslims in the UK and over 1,500 mosques. The mosque is a place to gather for prayers, to study and to celebrate festivals such as Ramadan. It can also be used to house ...

Nonetheless, contemporary architects have been successfully elevating mosque architecture, fulfilling its functional requirements creatively, while allowing the building's context to drive the form.

The building was built in 1969 and demolished in 1979, it attempted to incorporate the stylistic approach of post-war modernism, ©Shahed Saleem This research presents the first overview of Muslim ...

The Cambridge Central Mosque marks an important turning point in the architectural articulation of Islam in Britain. It serves as a guide for an inclusive, brighter future. And the RIBA Royal Gold ...

Central Cambridge mosque is a demonstration of how architecture can embody religious and cultural philosophy and traditions while utilising sustainable and contemporary materials. It is a building of ...

It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out. It can, however, get busy, so consider arriving early. And remember ...

But you will often find the most amazing Islamic architecture. Mosques are so important they're even mentioned in the Muslim holy book the Qur'an. The Prophet Muhammad he said that whoever builds ...