الفهرس 
Title : Design potentials of islamic geometric architectural patterns Egyptian case studies of religiouscontemporary architecture
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Abstract
This research investigates geometric patterns — the language and vocabulary of Islamic art —the framework of architectural design concepts and town planning were the spheres in which it excelled and remained mysterious — and reimagines these Islamic architectural patterns in a contemporary architectural setting. The thesis aims to use contemporary technologies and approaches to revive an old craft and discover its potentials within the scope of architecture design.
The thesis first looks at the origins of Islamic geometric patterns, including their geometrical and architectural definitions, various styles, the reasons for their creation, how they were inclusive of various religions, sects, and ethnicities. It then goes on to document how Islamic geometric patterns developed over timethroughout the Islamic worldfrom the 8th century to the 18th century and the reasons for theirunfortunatedecline.
Moreover, it examines how builders and designers used geometric compositions in architectural contexts. It explains the rules, how to apply them, and what has been done consistently by designers, regardless of location or era, to ensure that consistent excellence has been achieved. Furthermore, it looks at the primary tools, materials, and construction methods used to create traditional patterns before going on to describe thereligious and spiritual meaning of Islamic geometric design and its attempts to raise spiritual awareness via contemplation of its complicated patterns.
The study goes on to trace the development of Egyptian architectural Islamic geometric patterns from simplicity to growing complexity. from artists’ early works and approaches in the ninth century to the completely specified design criteria of the fully mature tradition in the fifteenth century. It is a useful methodological practice for contemporary artists and designers working in this geometric art form, as well as a framework for studying the origins and advancements of this art form in Egyptian architecture.
The study also examines the work of several artists and architects who have created contemporary architectural Islamic geometric pattern compositions, as well as innovative design attempts in this art form that suggest new architectural design possibilities for the use of Islamic geometric patterns today. They make a few obvious suggestions for how to create a contemporary interpretation of Islamic geometric designs.
It then examines the possibilities offered by new technologies and how to conceive them in a contemporary context. It looks at recent developments in Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacture that could be used to design and build contemporary Islamic geometric patterns.It introduces the potentials in the design and fabrication of contemporary Islamic geometric patterns that differ from traditional forms and can perform functionally, structurally, adapt to the environment, and enable natural light to illuminate, inspired by the skills of traditional craftsmen and ancient manuscripts devoted to the craft.
In addition to their aesthetic advantages, these contemporary Islamic geometric designs offer new elements, components, and styles that can satisfy the needs of local communities and reflect their culture, technologies, and economic position. They could be valuable in contemporary Egyptian architecture.
Finally, it constructs a framework that characterizes contemporary Islamic geometric designs based on the conclusion of each chapter. Additionally, it analyzes two examples of Egyptian religious contemporary architecture incorporating Islamic geometric patterns based on these constructed criteria.
This thesis presents a practical and theoretical discipline that architects, designers, builders, and craftsmen can use to restore the religious and cultural context that is seriously lacking in much of contemporary architecture. In this way, historic continuity can be maintained by restoring unity among the various building types and materials. Islam’s spiritual ideals can be incorporated into the creation of art and architecture.