Latif abdulmalik (12 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" (oblong). Stated First Edition. A Near Fine copy in the original color pictorial cloth. Full color artwork. Text in English and Italian.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New. pp. 112 1st Edition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. pp. 112.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The design principles necessary to create functional and dynamic contemporary mosques can be hard to grasp for those unfamiliar with the Islamic faith. 'Design Criteria for Mosques and Islamic Centers' provides an easy-to-use and practical set of guidelines for mosque design, illustrated with 300 line drawings. Case studies of urban mosques in New York, Washington, Boston, and London and Birmingham amongst others, demonstrate how mosques and Islamic centers have evolved to integrate into the urban scenario. The book also compares tenets from Western and Eastern religious and secular philosophies and discusses their relation to architectural creation, place-making, meaning, and identity. The book shows how mosques fulfill multiple faith-based and social roles through their design; it provides a wide-ranging, basic understanding of Islamic liturgical conventions and secular functions to enable architects, designers, and community advocates to work with confidence. 'Design Criteria for Mosques and Islamic Centers' is the first dedicated design guide for mosques and Islamic centers available. - Features case studies from the USA, UK, and Europe- Explains fundamental principles to make it easy to create viable design solutions for these exacting buildings that fulfi ll a range of social and religious roles.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. pp. 112 Illus. This item is printed on demand.