A mosque or masjid in Arabic is a communal building reserved for the purpose of praying in Islam. The word “masjid” is translated as “a place of prostration”. There are…
SeaWorld is a well-known chain of marine mammal parks, oceanariums, and animal theme parks that originated in San Diego, California, in 1964. It has since expanded to various locations throughout…
While creating a cinematic background to normal life with their modern yet sleek and tech design, the House of Wisdom, Library and Cultural Center located in Sharjah- U.A.E., is a…
Even though the word “calligraphy” brings some definitions to everyone’s mind, especially the ones into art and architecture, it is probably much more than that. To better understand calligraphy in…
The Louvre, Abu Dhabi, is a museum on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is designed as a city, with numerous buildings, under a large, all-encompassing canopy-like dome that…
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A small durbar town in central India, Bhopal has evolved into the nerve center of Madhya Pradesh. Founded by Raja Bhoj, the city has picturesque lakes that are as old…
A Jaali is a window or screen mesh carved into wood or stone by craftsmen. Commonly found in Islamic and East Asian architecture, it was initially developed as an architectural…
The first thing that pops up in one’s head among all the places to visit in Agra is the renowned symbol of love – The Taj Mahal. Agra, a heritage…
Heaven is a Garden | Garden design Heaven is a Garden. Why so, I ask myself? The answer lies in looking through antiquity, where this connection can be traced back…
Mughal Architecture in India made a place with its distinctive and attractive styles. The prominence of the period still stays alive through the structures built in those days, and the…
Introducing Islamic Architecture And Its Decoration | Derek hill As students of architecture, many of us will have wince-worthy memories of jurors criticizing the focus on the more aesthetic sphere…