SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Rooftop gardens, a shiny aluminum exterior and an environmentally friendly design: this is not a new mall in Singapore, but a mosque that is trying to put a modern face on ...

The whole world is a mosque, the Prophet Muhammad once said. With pious intent, a faithful Muslim can conjure a mosque almost anywhere, transforming a desert sand dune, airport departure lounge or ...

From crumbling ruins to modern mosques, there's no denying that the architecture from the Islamic world is stunning. Whether you find yourself in Central Asia, Northern Africa, or the Middle East, you ...

The celebrated Turkish architect explains how breaking from tradition led to a mosque that redefines spirituality through space, light and context. Celebrated Turkish architect Emre Arolat joined us ...

Religion is changing—from thestained glass industry to Portlandia’s perfect parody of a desperate pastor’s plea that “church is an option.” At the same time, there’s been a major renaissance in ...

Mosques have long been places of wonder, in which the elegance and serenity of the architecture have enhanced the atmosphere of worship. But in recent years, alas, new ones have looked much less ...

From the imagined harems of 18th-century nobles to 20th-century architects sketching minarets for modern Warsaw, Polish architecture has long looked eastward for inspiration. Blending Turkish, Moorish ...