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Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 12(1), pp. 436 - 458
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120133
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Building Assessment Tool for Contemporary Applications in Art and Architecture Inspired by Islamic Geometric Patterns
Karima Mohammed Al Shomely 1, Nadia Ahmed 2,*, Iman Ibrahim 3, Roaa Harb 3
1 Department of Fine Arts, College of Fine Arts and Design, The University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2 Department of Architecture and Design, The Valley Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, Cairo, Egypt
3 Department of Applied Design, College of Fine Arts and Design,The University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
ABSTRACT
Islamic geometric patterns (IGPs) represent one of the most substantial design elements in the Islamic heritage. The last few decades have witnessed a great appeal in social sustainability, so, several endeavors have been made to preserve Islamic heritage through contemporary art and building design. This paper attempts to answer the debate on how the IGPs are defined in contemporary applications, and how far they evolved thanks to advanced technology. Therefore, the paper's purpose is to build an assessment tool to create contemporary IGPs applications in art and design adhering to sustainable strategies. Where the assessment tool should be utilized as a guideline to protect the IGP's originality. The paper follows a qualitative methodology and case study to analyze worldwide-recognized cases of art and design applications implementing IGPs in the last decade. The methodology was built on four phases with a focus on the criteria of selection that were determined based on recent Art and Design works from national and international artists and designers. The key results of the analysis study demonstrated the transforming power of Islamic geometric patterns (IGPs) in the domains of contemporary art and architecture, showcasing their capacity to infuse cultural significance into contemporary designs. The paper's significance is embodied in providing architects and artists with a clear assessment tool to consider in applying IGPs in contemporary applications with respect to the characteristics and types of IGPs. The research has objectives, including exploring interpretations of contemporary Islamic applications and identifying emerging directions and trends, in preserving Islamic heritage through modern design and art. The validation of the assessment tool enhances its value for designers and artists who want to apply IGPs.
KEYWORDS
Islamic Geometric Patterns, Contemporary Applications, Art Application, Social Sustainability, Digital Technology
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Karima Mohammed Al Shomely , Nadia Ahmed , Iman Ibrahim , Roaa Harb , "Building Assessment Tool for Contemporary Applications in Art and Architecture Inspired by Islamic Geometric Patterns," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 436 - 458, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120133.
(b). APA Format:
Karima Mohammed Al Shomely , Nadia Ahmed , Iman Ibrahim , Roaa Harb (2024). Building Assessment Tool for Contemporary Applications in Art and Architecture Inspired by Islamic Geometric Patterns. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 12(1), 436 - 458. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120133.