
The Vessel is a publicly accessible spiral structure located in the Hudson Yards neighborhood of New York. Opened in 2019, the structure offers visitors the opportunity to observe the space from multiple perspectives and experience its spatial dynamics. Its design is based on a modular system that combines geometric and organic forms. Materials used include bronze-clad steel panels black-painted steel and wooden platforms which aim to support both the tactile and visual qualities of the space. T
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Fatmanur Mavibaş

Museum of Islamic Art, located in Doha, Qatar, is a museum dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, researching, and making accessible to the public artworks of Islamic art spanning from the 7th to the 20th century. The museum houses one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Islamic art, including manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, textiles, jewelry, glassware, coins, and precious stones. Among the first projects undertaken by Qatar Museums, the museum was designed by Chinese-Ame
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Muqarnas are three-dimensional architectural elements commonly found in Islamic architecture, serving both decorative and structural purposes. These tiered, honeycomb-like forms are used in domes, pendentives, arches, and niches, and are notable for their intricate geometric designs. Muqarnas have been widely utilized across the Islamic world since their emergence during the medieval period. Origins and Historical Development The origins of muqarnas are debated among architectural historians, as
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Bilal Utku Karakoç