Mosque
An Architect's Exploration of Form, Faith and Meaning
$39.99
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
21 September 2026
Summary
A journey through the mosque’s history and representation around the world, its role in society and its forms - ancient to contemporary - through the eyes of a young female Syrian architect.
The mosque lies at the heart of any Islamic city - a place for group prayer, serenity and spiritual connection. Its exterior serves as a symbol of faith, a landmark and a point of gathering. Since the first mosque was built by the Prophet Mohammad in Medina in 622, mosques have be…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500029664 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0500029660 |
| Author: | Marwa Al-Sabouni |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 21 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 534g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 165mm x 243mm |
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Marwa Al-Sabouni
Marwa Al-Sabouni is an award-winning author, architect, and international speaker based in Syria. She holds a PhD in architectural design and Islamic architecture and runs a private architecture studio in Homs.
The Battle for Home, her first book, was chosen by The Guardian as one of the best architectural books of 2016. Her second book, Building for Hope, was published in 2021. Al-Sabouni’s TED Talk has been viewed over one million times.
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