Islamic architecture
Turkish Blue: How Turquoise Became the Color of Islamic Architecture
Turkish blue, the turquoise-to-cobalt range that defined Islamic architecture, turned mosque walls into surfaces that read like fragments of sky and water. Trace...
Elif Ayse Sen8 Mins read
Hagia Sophia Istanbul and the Mosques That Define Sacred Geometry
From the pendentive dome of Hagia Sophia Istanbul to the retractable roof of Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, sacred geometry has guided mosque...
Furkan Sen5 Mins read
Islamic Architecture vs Gothic Architecture: Sacred Geometry East and West
Islamic architecture and Gothic architecture both emerged as expressions of sacred space, yet they pursued that goal through contrasting structural ideas, geometric traditions,...
Furkan Sen9 Mins read
The Alhambra: Geometry, Ornament, and the Poetry of Islamic Architecture
From muqarnas vaults to tessellated tilework, the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, represents the pinnacle of Nasrid craftsmanship. This article explores the geometry, garden...
Sinan Ozen6 Mins read
The Legacy of Ottoman Architecture: Form, Faith, and Urban Imagination
Explore Ottoman architecture’s living legacy—Sinan’s domes, Iznik tiles, waqf-built complexes, and quake-smart craft—shaping cities and modern mosque design.
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
