‘Fusion of modern, traditional architecture a necessity’ Tabassum Siddiqui was born and brought up in Nepalgunj, an old city in the western plains of Nepal. She earned her graduation and post ...

Traditional Islamic art gets a modern touch. Fascinated by geometrical and arabesque patterns, the Molina brothers devised programmes to create new designs in less time and on scales not possible ...

Islamic architecture draws heavily on mathematics and geometry, especially in the Arab world. The repeating perfect spirals and geometric forms are reminiscent of the intricate mandalas found in ...

The studio’s latest project, the Arch Mosque in Bahrain, blends traditional Islamic architecture with modern design in a way that feels both familiar and refreshing. The mosque, which will be situated ...

The AlMidhallah area, however, is where most of the commissioned pieces are being exhibited, especially those that challenge ...

The touring art exhibition showcasing the finalists of the Saudi-sponsored Jameel Prize has boosted interest in contemporary interpretations of traditional Islamic art, says the BBC's Sylvia Smith ...

Marchitecture 2024 explores Islamic architecture. ... Taha al-Hiti, and Marwan al-Balushi will explore the seamless blend of traditional Islamic design with modern aesthetics.

Currently Euro-Islam architecture, a school of design that expresses a secularised form of Islam in Europe, is seen as a generally acceptable compromise. This Islamic movement seeks to harmonize the ...

The touring art exhibition showcasing the finalists of the Saudi-sponsored Jameel Prize has boosted interest in contemporary interpretations of traditional Islamic art, says the BBC's Sylvia Smith ...