On Drafting a New Architectural Syntax: Case Study of the Great Mosque of Algiers

Adli, Leila Chebaiki; Chemrouk, Naima Chabbi

doi:10.18860/jia.v3i3.2740

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“…S.A.D.A. Database to compare historical mosques to the new ones [21] and to detect similarities and common types in different regions and periods. It will contribute to a better understanding of any common ties between new mosques and heritage.…”

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New Mosques Architectural Platform: Digitalised Inventory and Analysis for Mosques Referencing

Khoukhi,

Senhadji,

Hellal

2023

JIA

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This research tackles the architectural typology of mosques built by religious associations in Algeria, which is a timeless issue. Despite the specific legislation of the new mosques' architectural typology, random or fanciful architectures in the field are considered Islamic Architecture. Our research aims to analyze mosque architectural data and report all the architectural and architectonic elements identified in two Algerian wilayas as a case study. It is then to classify and define the authentic typologies of Maghrebi, Ottoman mosques, or any other developed by specialists in Islamic architecture and art, especially if the platform is linked with the general inventory of Islamic architecture accredited by UNESCO. The concept of creating the platform starts with an inventory of mosques, and it is then developed to list various criteria for classifying mosques. Thus, a flexible filtering system is implemented to help perform multi-criteria analysis and visualize results in a geographic interface. This platform can meet several objectives in many research fields and be adapted for buildings other than mosques. Furthermore, the platform will serve as a basis for researchers and students, the Directorates of Religious Affairs, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs to analyze the architectural data of mosques.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

New Mosques Architectural Platform: Digitalised Inventory and Analysis for Mosques Referencing

Khoukhi,

Senhadji,

Hellal

2023

JIA

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“…Moreover, the plan configurations of 14 Mamluk models (1260-1517 AD) were evaluated using VGA to compare spatial and formal characteristics [34]. Similarly, Adli and Chemrouk described a method of interpretation that integrates the syntactic and semantic categories of architectural elements utilizing Depthmap in mosques in Algiers by analyzing syntactic and semantic factors [36].…”

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Mosque Morphological Analysis: The Impact of Indoor Spatial–Volumetric Visibility on Worshipers’ Visual Comfort

Ali

Mustafa

2023

Sustainability

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One of the essential needs of humans that is influenced by architectural geometry is visibility in indoor areas. Prayer hall geometry dominates the mosque typology and morphology. The spatial–volumetric shapes of interior prayer halls affect worshipers’ visual comfort and spirituality. In this study, a new integrative framework is developed to quantitatively describe various mosque typo-morphologies affecting the visual comfort of worshipers, including spaciousness and consciousness, to obtain prayer hall typo-morphological patterns that may provide higher levels of visual comfort. Spatial and volumetric metrics from various prayer hall vantage points are used in this study. A two-dimensional isovist (VGA) map in depthmapX.10 collects spatial metrics, while the grasshopper script in Rhinoceros-7 collects 3D isovist volumetric metrics. The findings confirm the feasibility of creating a prominent area in barrier-free mosque layout designs centered on a central domed roof form.

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“…Mazouz and Benhsain (2009) analysed the genetic and syntactic characteristics of six Ottoman mosques in Algiers, focusing on the relationship between the configuration of space and the behaviour of users therein. Adli and Chemrouk (2015) used both a syntactic approach and a semantic approach to undertake comparative study between the old mosque (Djama' l-A'dam) and the great mosque of Algiers (Djamaâ el-Djazaïr).…”

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Spatial and social interaction in medieval Algerian mosques: a morphological analysis using space syntax

Redjem

Mazouz

2022

Built Heritage

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Medieval mosques in Algeria represent an important architectural heritage that deserves to be identified, studied and preserved. Considering the period spanning the 7th to 15th centuries, this study investigated medieval mosques in Algeria, spatially and socially, to identify the architectural genotype and to establish whether such mosques present the same topological model that governs their spatial properties. This study adopted a new approach to spatial analysis of mosques that could be applied to improve understanding of other religious buildings. Space syntax as an architectural analysis tool can be used as a qualitative method for drawing justified graphs and comparing them visually and quantitatively, calculating syntactic measures and integrating visibility graph analysis to identify spatial types, reveal architectural genotypes and explain social logic. The findings demonstrate how space syntax with topological analysis and syntactic measures could be used to provide new understanding for architects, students and all those interested in heritage, architecture and design, by uncovering hidden structures and revealing the social logic embodied in the spatial configurations of mosques.

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On Drafting a New Architectural Syntax: Case Study of the Great Mosque of Algiers

Cited by 10 publications

References 3 publications

New Mosques Architectural Platform: Digitalised Inventory and Analysis for Mosques Referencing

New Mosques Architectural Platform: Digitalised Inventory and Analysis for Mosques Referencing

Mosque Morphological Analysis: The Impact of Indoor Spatial–Volumetric Visibility on Worshipers’ Visual Comfort

Spatial and social interaction in medieval Algerian mosques: a morphological analysis using space syntax

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