Author: ed. Linda Safran
Publisher: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Year: 1980
Pages: 151
Source: Donated by Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Islamlic Architecture
Keyword: Public Places, Building Structure
Classification: 725
Shelf: C3R5
Accession No: B313
Contents: Seminar Participants Opening Remarks 1- Pathways: The Search for Form 2- Educational Buildings 3- Recreational Buildings 4- Institutional Buildings 5- Panorama: A Multi-National Survey of Public Places 6- Priorities: The Social Context of Public Buildings Concluding Remarks Resume
Abstract: *Places of Public Gathering in Islam: Proceedings of Seminar Five* explores the architectural, social, and cultural roles of public spaces in Islamic societies. Through multidisciplinary discussions, the seminar examines diverse building types—educational, recreational, and institutional—emphasizing their community functions. It begins with themes of form and movement, then shifts to specific typologies and regional comparisons, revealing how local traditions influence design. The sessions highlight how public architecture fosters community, spirituality, and identity. Concluding insights synthesize these varied perspectives, offering a comprehensive understanding of the continuities and transformations in Islamic public spaces across time and geography.