In Islam, decoration is reserved for the inside of buildings. Most often the only exterior parts to be decorated will be the entrance and the dome. Architecture is one of the greatest Islamic art ...

In 1961, a year before designing the World Trade Center towers, American architect Minoru Yamasaki completed a much smaller project that would influence the look of his new creation in New York City.

Legend has it that the call to prayer once echoed across Middle Eastern cities as one of the few sounds breaking the dawn’s tranquillity, urging people to gather in spaces designed as much for beauty ...

Ayodhya Mosque: A crucial aspect of this initiative is the fundraising goal, with a target set at more than ₹300 crore. (Image/IE) Ayodhya Mosque Design: In a significant development, an umbrella ...

(VOVWORLD) -Mubarak mosque stands out for its Islamic architecture imbued with the cultural identity of the Cham ethnic community in Chau Phong commune, An Giang province. It’s one of the most ...

Reza Ayyaz, speaking on Sunday, disclosed that the comprehensive restoration project, financed with a budget of 10 billion rials (equal to $20,000), encompassed refurbishments to the mosque’s ceiling, ...

Dr Sam Bowker teaches ART240: 'Introduction to Islamic Art & Design' for Charles Sturt University. He is also a member of the Historians of Islamic Art Association. This article is based on a public ...

The architecture of the future mosque was the subject of a special seminar organized by the “Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture” (AFAMA) and the “Library of Alexandria” last Wednesday, ...

Sandstone jalis at the New Building for the Parliament of India were inspired by the country’s history of architectural crafts. Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural ...

Cultural heritage authorities have launched emergency measures to contain water leakage and ground subsidence at the ...