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Pakistani Death Pavilion
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Concept Statement
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After a women’s husband has passed, there is to be no interaction with other men in the Muslim culture; therefore, two pavilions, separated by gender, are designed for Muslims to practice their death rituals. The Badshahi Mosque is considered one of the largest mosques in the world with massive sandstone walls, detailed exterior entrances and elaborate materials covering the interiors. The death pavilion is inspired by the Badshahi Mosque. Line and texture is incorporated in the lattice work and on the arches and of the outdoor reception area. Pattern, form, and balance are incorporated on the interior walls and ceiling with the use to mosaics and mixed materials such as marble, tile, lace, and sandstone.
Historical Precedent Research
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The Badshahi Mosque also known as the “Emperor’s Mosque” was built in 1673 by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the city’s best known landmarks and is a major tourist attraction with its beauty and grandeur of the Mughal era. It is capable of accommodating over 55,000 worshippers, Badshahi is the second largest mosque in Pakistan. The construction of the mosque took about two years from May 1671 to April 1673. The mosque was built opposite the Lahore Fort, illustrating its stature in the Mughal Empire in conjunction with the building of the mosque. A new gate was built at the fort, Alamgiri gate, and it was named after the emperor. The mosque is bold, vast and majestic in its expression. The bold interior has rich embellishment in stucco tracery and fresco paneling. The exterior is decorated with stone carvings as well as marble inlay on red sandstone. The embellishments have Indo-Greek, central Asian, and Indian architectural influences in both technique and motifs.
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