Islamic Architecture
Objective
To allow students to undertake a research analysis process on Islamic architecture practices throughout history
through literature review and document analysis and present an appropriate chronology account of the Islamic
architecture based on the understanding gained through the analysis procedure.
To familiarize students to the activities of culmination and production of a research analysis through assemblage,
chronologically indices and evaluation of information; composing and organization of study; assembly of
illustration and text; design layout composition; poster and presentation.
Project 1 : Research Timeline Analysis
Project 1(a) : The Seven Unifying principles of Islamic architecture
i. Architecture as Tawhid: Unity & Uniquity of Allah)
ii. Architecture of Ihtiram: Respect
iii. Architecture with Ikhlas: Sincerity
iv. Architecture as Pursuit of ‘Ilm: Knowledge
v. Architecture for Iqtisad: Balance
vi. Architecture of Haya’: Modesty
vii. Architecture as Dikr: Remembrance
Objectives
To nurture research skills in data gathering and tabulation, and critical photographic analysis and synthesis
To enrich students’ soft skills in conducting research activities.
To encourage critical understanding of architecture with relation to spiritual and religious philosophy, principles,
teachings and values encounter through an exploration of literature and fieldwork survey relating to the Islamic
architecture.
To develop students’ awareness of philosophical aspects of Islamic architecture
Project 2 : Case Study - Islamic Architecture
