ISLAMABAD PROPERTY, April 22: The architecture of the postmodern Faisal Mosque is inspired by Mimar Sinan, the 16th-century Ottoman architect.
The Muslim genius’ influence spread across Anatolia, the Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe.
This was said by Hammad Husain, a known Pakistani architect, while speaking to a select gathering of academics, artists and architecture students at the Rumi Forum, Islamabad property Chapter.
Rumi Forum is a Turkish-founded intercultural dialogue centre established in Islamabad in 2006 to foster academic and informational exchange.
Distinguished speakers are invited to speak on their respective area of expertise every week in its F-10/2 centre.
Speaking about the contribution of Sinan (1491-1588), Hammad Husain elaborated upon the evolution of the mosque typology and the way the God-gifted Turkish mastermind played pivotal role in its modern architecture.
In Husain’s opinion, Turkey’s Selimiye Mosque in Edirne was the epitome of Islamic architecture, as it remains the most fascinating religious space in the world for its visual impact and structural wonders.
“When you look at the structure, one feels it is light and afloat, yet majestic,” he said.
Husain believed that due to its false top dome, Shah Jahan’s Taj Mahal is “overrated”.
Highlighting the impact of the architecture of Hagia Sophia on Sinan, he said the Turk had set himself the goal of building a dome bigger than that of the Hagia Sophia as an objective to attain the highest level of artisanship.
The Muslim genius’ influence spread across Anatolia, the Subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe.
This was said by Hammad Husain, a known Pakistani architect, while speaking to a select gathering of academics, artists and architecture students at the Rumi Forum, Islamabad property Chapter.
Rumi Forum is a Turkish-founded intercultural dialogue centre established in Islamabad in 2006 to foster academic and informational exchange.
Distinguished speakers are invited to speak on their respective area of expertise every week in its F-10/2 centre.
Speaking about the contribution of Sinan (1491-1588), Hammad Husain elaborated upon the evolution of the mosque typology and the way the God-gifted Turkish mastermind played pivotal role in its modern architecture.
In Husain’s opinion, Turkey’s Selimiye Mosque in Edirne was the epitome of Islamic architecture, as it remains the most fascinating religious space in the world for its visual impact and structural wonders.
“When you look at the structure, one feels it is light and afloat, yet majestic,” he said.
Husain believed that due to its false top dome, Shah Jahan’s Taj Mahal is “overrated”.
Highlighting the impact of the architecture of Hagia Sophia on Sinan, he said the Turk had set himself the goal of building a dome bigger than that of the Hagia Sophia as an objective to attain the highest level of artisanship.
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