A typological study of mosque internal spatial arrangement: A case study on Malaysian mosques (1700-2007)

Othman, Rosniza and Nila, Inangda and Yahya, Ahmad (2012) A typological study of mosque internal spatial arrangement: A case study on Malaysian mosques (1700-2007). Journal of Design and Built Enviornment, 4 (1). pp. 41-54. ISSN 1823-4208

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Abstract

The paper presents the results of a study on internal design of Malaysian mosques from a typological way of research. Specifically it will look at the form and spatial variety which leads to the functionality of interior space. Orientation of mosques is taken into serious consideration because the prostration activity for Muslims is performed while facing the 'qibla' towards the Ka'bah in Mecca, where the unity of the religion can be seen during the congregational prayers. Apart from that, this typoiogical research will also show clearly the evolution of mosque architecture from the beginning of Islamic embracement in Malaysia. From there, classification of types of mosque design will be defined by analyzing the inner spatial composition and not just by looking at the external built forms. As a result, it is hoped that this paper will help innovate design solutions to the mosque designers and to Muslims who will be using the facility . The typological index produced in this paper will help the present and future generation to learn history through the trend of mosques design evaluation that is shown in the classified images. Keywords : typology, history, contemporary, evolution, spatial orientation

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3866/37847
Uncontrolled Keywords:	typology, history, contemporary, evolution, spatial orientation
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA4100 Special classes of buildings
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr Rosniza Othman
Date Deposited:	22 Aug 2014 09:08
Last Modified:	22 Aug 2014 09:08
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/37847

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