Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

Situated on nearly five acres of oceanfront property in Honolulu, Hawaii, the colorful gardens of this stunning, serene estate are hidden behind walls of solid white. From the street, you can't even ...

A scientist from the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has arrived at a new method that may help craftsmen to simulate and produce immeasurable numbers of stunning patterns of ...

We discuss the origins of tessellations in Islamic art and ask how architecture affects our work-life balance. Plus: author Shelley Klein recounts her childhood in a mid-century house in Scotland and ...

In 2018, the Aga Khan Garden opened within The University of Alberta Botanic Garden. The garden is named for the leader of the Isma’ili sect of Islam, whose foundation donated the funds for its ...

Looking at mosques, madrasas, palaces and tombs from the 8th-19th centuries, Eric Broug analyzes and explains Islamic geometric designs in their historical and physical context. Chapters cover the ...

The Frick Pittsburgh cited fears that the show could become “a source of unintended insensitivity or offense.” By Zachary Small The Frick Pittsburgh postponed an exhibition featuring 10 centuries of ...

Unlike the heads of neighboring cities along the Arabian Gulf on the architectural fast track to build office buildings and iconic cultural institutions, the Qatari Royal family, headed by the Emir, ...

What is missing in islamic banking reform is not Shariah intent, but the design thinking needed to translate that intent into a lived experience ...

At the Shangri La museum in Honolulu, curators are redefining their vision of the genre and reaching out to new visitors (and visiting artists). By Susanne Fowler HONOLULU — Laura Berry, a Lithuanian ...