Masjid Darul Aman Architectural Tour
Discover Masjid Darul Aman, Singapore, an example of modern Islamic architecture that pays homage to regional typology. This architectural heritage tour explores the creative balance between its geometric design's aesthetic elegance with practical climate-responsive features and spatial orchestration for a challenging site. Uncover the social histories embedded within the mosque’s spaces and features, and the changes that occured across time to meet new needs. Gain insight into its special design details, where traditional Islamic elements are reinterpreted to modern articulation.
Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024, 2pm-4pm
Host: Dr. Imran Bin Tajudeen
Ticket price: S$50 per person
Group size: 25 people
All proceeds of the tour will go to support Docomomo SG in our activities in documentation, education, and advocation for modernist architecture in Singapore.
Discover Masjid Darul Aman, Singapore, an example of modern Islamic architecture that pays homage to regional typology. This architectural heritage tour explores the creative balance between its geometric design's aesthetic elegance with practical climate-responsive features and spatial orchestration for a challenging site. Uncover the social histories embedded within the mosque’s spaces and features, and the changes that occured across time to meet new needs. Gain insight into its special design details, where traditional Islamic elements are reinterpreted to modern articulation.
Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024, 2pm-4pm
Host: Dr. Imran Bin Tajudeen
Ticket price: S$50 per person
Group size: 25 people
All proceeds of the tour will go to support Docomomo SG in our activities in documentation, education, and advocation for modernist architecture in Singapore.
Discover Masjid Darul Aman, Singapore, an example of modern Islamic architecture that pays homage to regional typology. This architectural heritage tour explores the creative balance between its geometric design's aesthetic elegance with practical climate-responsive features and spatial orchestration for a challenging site. Uncover the social histories embedded within the mosque’s spaces and features, and the changes that occured across time to meet new needs. Gain insight into its special design details, where traditional Islamic elements are reinterpreted to modern articulation.
Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024, 2pm-4pm
Host: Dr. Imran Bin Tajudeen
Ticket price: S$50 per person
Group size: 25 people
All proceeds of the tour will go to support Docomomo SG in our activities in documentation, education, and advocation for modernist architecture in Singapore.
ABOUT THE GUIDE
Dr. Imran Bin Tajudeen is a scholar specialising in Southeast Asian architectural history, with a focus on Islamic architecture, urbanism, and cultural heritage. His research explores the intersections of traditional and modern forms, regionalism, and identity in architectural design. Imran’s work highlights the cultural and historical significance of built environments, particularly mosques, and their relationship with local communities. He is widely recognised for his contributions to understanding the social and historical dimensions of architecture in Southeast Asia.
Find out more about Dr. Tajudeen at NUS website.