Islamic Architecture and Interiors: Challenges versus Opportunities

Abstract

Islamic Architecture and Interiors (IA&I) have been significantly influenced by the globalization concept and practices, accelerated technical advancement, growing environmental concerns, and frequent economic and political instabilities. As a result, the IA&I along with many other applied fields related to Muslim's lives and cultures suffered significantly. Therefore, the main objectives of this paper are to: 1) explore the relationship between Islamic Architecture and Islamic Interiors (IA&I), 2) identify the main characteristics of IA&I, 3) study the current status of IA&I, 4) highlight major factors currently influencing IA&I, 5) recognize major efforts taken to encourage and revitalize IA&I, 6) forecast possible future trends in IA&I, and finally 7) suggest a strategy with a working plans to insure proper revitalization and flourishment of IA&I.