Topic: Architecture & Design
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How an east London estate fought developers for its own purpose-built mosque — and won
Residents of the Burdett estate in Tower Hamlets campaigned for redevelopment plans to include a new mosque. Almost 10 years on, they say it has transformed the area and the community for the better
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100 years of Leighton House and the influence of Islamic art in Victorian Britain
A new exhibition includes a short film from director Soudade Kaadan inspired by the Damascene tiles that line the walls of the historic London house
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The Persian engineering system that could save European cities from extreme heat
Seville has revived the ancient qanat technique, which can reduce indoor temperatures by up to 10C
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Mosques in southern England face five-figure bills to heatproof themselves
Religious buildings, many of them not originally designed to house large numbers of worshippers, are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat
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The hidden Muslim past of Palermo
The Sicilian capital’s links to Islam run deep. Now, residents old and new are reconnecting to this heritage
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A capsule in time: Marina Tabassum on her design for the Serpentine Pavilion
The Bangladeshi architect designed this year’s installation in Kensington Gardens, making something timeless that reflects her homeland’s transitory and evolving landscape
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5 pieces of architecture that show how Islamic culture is built into Spain
Some of the country’s most glorious designs reveal its centuries-long Muslim history
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The magic of carpets
With a collection of more than 4,000 intricately woven antique rugs, a family business is bringing this ancient art form to a new generation
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Bradford’s Ramadan Pavilion is a striking celebration of creativity
Commissioned by the Ramadan Tent Project and the 2025 City of Culture, two artists have brought a splash of colour to the streets
