Muqarnas is a three-dimensional form whose visual function is to provide the gradual transition between two levels, two sizes, and or two shapes. It evolved over a period of eight centuries and, later, was neglected. Nowadays, it is being copied and introduced into the architecture of the Islamic world, but only as a rigid copy and not as a living evolving form. A long research on the computeri...

When dealing with muqarnas, we are actually facing a design problem that consists of three main issues that has to be considered; first is the components, second is the assembly knowledge, and finally functional knowledge. In this context Design Procedures (DP) is presented as a methodology that enhances the design capability of a parametric model to perform design variations by using shapes as...

Abstract Many muqarnas ground projection plans contain stars with unequal edge lengths in their compositions. In this study, the geometric reasons behind unequality of star have been searched. The main gates complex-looking belonging to period Suleiman Magnificent (Kanuni Sultan Suleyman), designed by Architect Sinan Istanbul, selected examine. From data obtained 3D laser scanning and from veri...