Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Farooqi, Abdul Haseeb
Author's Email Address	ahaseebf@yahoo.com
URN	etd-12102011-215216
Title	Thinking Architecture
Degree	Master of Architecture
Department	Architecture
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Holt, Jaan Committee Chair Emmons, Paul F. Committee Member Piedmont-Palladino, Susan C. Committee Member
Keywords	MOSQUE ISLAM PRAYER DOME MINAR CALLIGRAPHY ORNAMENTS COURTYARD MADRASA LOCATION DIRECTION MAKKA KABBA PURIFICATION ENLIGHTENMENT ARCHITECTURE
Date of Defense	2009-05-13
Availability	mixed
Abstract Sacred spaces have long existed due to their importance as a symbol of belief. Structures are designed to be timeless and forever lasting, representing the essence of faith. In this case, a Mosque has been designed for a site in La Jolla, California, keeping the sacred practices of the religion in mind during design composition. This includes the importance of connectivity for every man and woman, to God. The segregated praying areas for men and women are essential aspects of the design; from entering the site, the common area or courtyard at the center, to the separate walkways for each gender, symbolize the importance of gender segregation and yet a common ground for unity and equality at the holy site. A walk through the corridor leads to the washing area for self cleansing and ritual ablution in preparation for entering the sacred space for prayers, the entrance to a space for a spiritual connection with God.
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