Parameters For A Islamic Mosque In India Within Minimalism

Abstract

Minimalism is one post modern style movement which  emerged in the 50s of the twentieth century, but it was rapidly growing in the  years 60s, 70s. Minimalism is defined as the concept of minimizing distractions from what’s truly valuable or essential . On the same grounds , works of minimalist offers a direct view at and raises questions about  the true nature of the subject or object inviting the viewer to consider it for it for the real shape, a thought, a movement reminding us to focus on what’s really important .The Architecture of Minimalism is characterized by an economy with materials , focusing on building quality with considerations for ‘essences’ as light, form, detail of material, texture, space and scale, place and human conditions .

The research of this paper is mainly into the basis of designing a Minimalistic mosque in India while analysing the parameters for the design from the the Matching characteristics of islamic architecture (i.e) in specific to a mosque and the Minimalism . Therefore, the paper is about  the mosque architecture and minimalism and of their underlying  principles , matching characteristics and design goals  .