Islamic architecture

/ɪslˈɑːmɪk ˈɑːkɪtˌɛktʃə/

/ɪslˈɑːmɪk ˈɑːɹkɪtˌɛktʃɚ/

[noun]

[NOUN]

the architectural styles influenced by Islamic culture, featuring intricate geometric patterns and decorative elements

Examples

1. My name is Jim Wescoat in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture here at MIT.

2. Combining elements of old world islamic architecture and neo futuristic aspects, the building pays homage to some of the great architectural wonders while embracing new advances in modern construction.

3. And the monuments are introduced in relationship to their historic context and also in relationship to the continuum that is Islamic architecture.

4. Which is a program endowed by the Aga Khan in 1979 to basically promote and support the teaching and research on Islamic architecture within the Department of Architecture.