An essay on Byzantine architectural influence on the spatial organization of the Architect Sinan’s square baldachin single-domed mosques (original) (raw)
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The master architect of the Ottoman era, Architect Sinan, created and left behind a wide range of structural typologies. The most numerous of Sinan's works were his mosques. The features defining the layout plan of Sinan's mosques are the central domed baldachin and the characteristics of the structure on which the baldachin rests. Sinan made use of multiple support systems of sometimes four, six or eight elements in his system of dome structures, planning the layouts of his mosques around the framework of these systems. Sinan handled each of his domed and multiple pillarsupported central baldachin in different ways in terms of both the foundation of the baldachin and of the side galleries, creating in this group of structures a "Sinan style." This paper is an attempt to make a comparative analysis of the organization of the domed central baldachin constituting the main space of the mosques of Architect Sinan, which is part of a hexagonal and octagonal baldachin system with multiple supports forming the central nucleus of the mosque, and of the side galleries, addressing the relationships between baldachin, structures, dome and galleries.
The developments in architecture make a statement not only in practicality but also in lifestyles needs for a particular period. There is also a direct association with the architecture with a link to lifestyle, culture, social order, and specific needs within the various areas. The current architecture in Turkey, like most parts of the world including Rome and Greece indicates the development of the landscape as well as the historical, religious, cultural, and home areas reflects understanding of architecture, evident in ottoman rule. Modern development is often one based on urban spaces while the traditional means created with religious formations that were a part of Turkey. The research will examine the different pieces of architecture associated with Turkey’s Ottoman era and contemporary classic-style influenced by European cubism and modernism and introducing westernization and secularization. Consequently, this paper intercepts the ottoman rule with contemporary architecture using literature on architecture from the perspective of historical affiliations and contemporary changes as a part of culture. The concept of architecture in contemporary times in Turkey then will look examine the contemporary artefacts. The paper also examines Ottoman architecture design elements present in modern day mosques. One such element is the dome that has continually characterized the structure of mosques and without which this Islamic symbol loses contact with the audience. Keywords: Ottoman Architecture, Contemporary or Turkey Republic Architecture, Dwellings and Mosques in Turkey,
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Koca Sinan Pasha Mosque is one of the oldest classical mosques built in Kosova during the reign of the Ottoman Empire (1389-1912). The mosque bore the name of its donor and was completed in 1594/95. It is located in a small town in the southern part of the country, in Kaçanik. Regarding its compositional scheme, the monument belongs to the examples of Ottoman-style mosques in the Balkans with local elements. Its compositional scheme comprises a prayer hall, portico, and a minaret. The paper focuses on a brief history of the Koca Sinan Pasha, the history of the mosque, architecture, pictorial and sculptural decorations, current condition, and the monument's surroundings. By doing so, the paper helps identify the challenges that the mosque faced during its existence, as well as changes in the structure of the building and its decorations that occurred with time. The study relies on the existing monument as the primary source of information. However, the documentation of the Instit...
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This essay focuses on the comparison between religious architecture and their art from the late Roman-, the early Byzantine- (early Christian & the age of Justinian) and the early Islamic (Umayyad) period. Most of the related case-studies will come from the area of the Byzantine Empire. There was definitely a transformation of religious buildings, but the whole of the Byzantine Empire didn’t suffer much decay during Late Antiquity (as often assumed). The transformation from Roman temple to Byzantine basilica is mainly marked by a change in shape. The transformation from Byzantine basilica to Islamic mosque is marked by the usage of purely Islamic elements and the change of direction in shape.
A Topological and Technological Transformation Model of Mimar Sinan’s Mosques to the Present
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16 th-century Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan's mosques are one of the most efficient, refined, and elegant examples of mosque architecture. Sinan's mosques, replicated until today, have also been built widely with modern technology and materials. However, the incompatibility of the structural system and materials are seen in many new mosques is identified as a problem in this study. The study aims to develop a novel design with a contemporary structural system and material based on the principles and schemes of Sinan's highly praised and adopted mosques. First, an ideal form was derived by detecting a harmony between Sinan's mosques and the chain model; then, it was transformed and optimized according to the requirements of the timber (CLT) folded plate envisaged to be applied on a small scale. Proportions of the Sinan's mosques, parametric design and Turkish triangle were benefited to define the size and form of the emerging model. Afterward, they were discussed and evaluated in terms of plan, section, and facade. The discussion is focused on structural form yet also mentions design flexibility according to local touch and sites. Finally, a novel, contemporary, and adaptable design model that evokes the image of Sinan's mosques has been proposed.
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This short essay is meant to describe the main covering system adopted by the Ottoman architecture during his political apogee. Firstly I found the prototype which not only delivered the main architectural techniques used by Mimar Sinan, the great Ottoman's architect, but provided also a real challenge between itself and the mosques. Thus this great prototype, Hagia Sophia, stood in the capital of the Ottoman empire as an exemplum to be followed and overtaken. This challenge was taken by Mimar Sinan, who definetely succeded in overcoming Hagia Sophia in his masterwork in Edirne: the Selimiye Camii. Here are described the main Ottoman mosques which show the will to emulate and pass their great prototype, in order to deliver to the empire the imagine of power and strenght.