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What is a Mihrab?

January 21, 2022

What is a Mihrab?

What is a Mihrab?
  Mihrab from a religious school dated a.h. 755 / a.d. 1354–55 Iran, Isfahan Mosaic of polychrome-glazed cut tiles on stonepaste body, set into mortar; 1351⁄16 x 11311⁄16 in. (343.1 x 288.7 cm), Wt. 4,500 lbs. (2041.2 kg) Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1939 (39.20) Visual Analysis:  This mihrab is decorated with inscriptions on a background of cobalt blue, turquoise, golden yellow,

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Shafiq Amash Mosque, Lebanon

January 30, 2017

Shafiq Amash Mosque, Lebanon

Building Analysis  -  Shafiq Amash Mosque Name of Building : Shafiq Amash Mosque, Lebanon Architect : Nabbil Tabbara Location : Beirut, Lebanon Year of construction : 1984 Materials : Local Sandstone, Brick classing, Glass mosaic, Terracotta tiles.  Building Type : Mosque.  Distinguished Feature :   The use of Sandstone materials,  Travertine slab walls Traditional Roof tiles  Design is based on variations of Square and Cubes.  Basic Outline Geometry

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The Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum

January 02, 2017

The Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum

Building Analysis  -  The Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Name of Building : The Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Architect : Jean Nouvel Location : Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Year of construction : 2013  Materials : Stone, Steel and Glass.   Building Type : Museum Distinguished Feature :  A double dome | (180 meters) in diameter, perforated with interlaced patterns filtering light through (Rain of light). Basic Outline

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Doha Tower, Qatar

September 11, 2016

Doha Tower, Qatar

Building Analysis  -  Doha Tower  Name of Building : Doha Tower (Burj Doha)Architect : Jean Nouvel Location :  Al Corniche Street, West Bay, Doha, Qatar  Year of construction : 2013Materials : Aluminum, reflective glass.Building Type : Office Tower Distinguished Feature :  Butterfly" Aluminum elements of different scales according to the orientation In relation to the Sun : 25% North, 40% South, 60% East and West. Basic Outline Geometry : Cylindrical  Dimensions : 60,000sqm ,

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Islamic Cemetery in Altach, Austria

September 10, 2016

Islamic Cemetery in Altach, Austria

Building Analysis  -  Islamic Cemetery in Altach Name of Building : Islamic Cemetery in Altach, Austria  Architect : Bernardo Bader  Location : Altach, Austria  Year of construction : 2012 Materials : Reinforced concrete, oak, wooden screens.  Building Type : Cemetery Distinguished Feature :  Five burial areas marked by red concrete wall designed in a lattice pattern. Basic Outline Geometry : Regular rectangular elements.  Dimensions : 468 sqm.  Religious Importance:

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