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.

(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 ...

In an important acknowledgment of Iran's deep cultural history, the historic city of Kashan has been accepted into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). It has been named a creative city in the ...

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 ...

This essay by Jenine Kotob was originally published by Metropolis Magazine as "Why Now, More Than Ever, We Need A New Islamic Architecture." At a time when Muslims find themselves at the center of the ...

Intricate decorative tilework found in medieval architecture across the Islamic world appears to exhibit advanced decagonal quasicrystal geometry -- a concept discovered by Western mathematicians and ...

Its program includes a public reception space, 5,600 square-meters of permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, an auditorium, an educational space, a book store, a roof garden, and a restaurant.

Abu Dhabi, Oct.19th,2007 (WAM) -- A prominent Muslim architect called for setting up a centre for Islamic architecture to promote and upholdIslamic cultural and aesthetic principles and identity of ...

17 January 2011 DOHA: The reflection of environment friendly Islamic architecture is presently absent in cities of Muslim countries according to an expert. "The new developments in Islamic cities ...