AUTHOR : Amina melikova | sabuhi ahmadov | javid kazimov | asgar alakbarov

LANGUAGE : Anglais

KEYWORDS : Shirvanshahs | monuments | Azerbaijan | history | archaeology | architecture | cultural heritage.

PUBLISHER : Administration of the state historical and architectural reserve

PAGES-NUMBER : 176

YEAR : 2020

AUTHOR : A. Al  Naim Mashary | Waleed A. Al Sayyed

ISBN : 987-1-9163390-5-7

LANGUAGE : Anglais

KEYWORDS : Islamic architecture | mosque design | Twenty‑first century | flexibility in architecture | multifunctional space | openness | prayer hall | architectural innovation | cultural change | sacred place | contemporary mosque architecture

PUBLISHER : Tawarod for Media and Publishing

PAGES-NUMBER : 446

YEAR : 2020

ABSTRACT : "The Moment and the Place: Mosque Architecture in the Twenty-First Century" by A. Al Naim Mashary and Waleed A. Al Sayyed explores contemporary mosque architecture in the 21st century. The book examines how modern design and technology are reshaping mosque construction while addressing the spiritual and functional needs of today's Muslim communities. It highlights the fusion of traditional Islamic artistic elements with modern architectural techniques, offering case studies of contemporary mosques worldwide. The authors discuss the challenges and opportunities in balancing religious symbolism with practicality, sustainability, and innovation in mosque design.