Beyond the Portal: A Study of the Tangible and Intangible Rituals within Sacred Spaces

Cyrus Qureshi, Tane Jacob Moleta, Marc Aurel Schnabel*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In its ambitions, the paper aims to propose a proof of concept for a Virtual, Augmented and Mixed (VAM) environment that digitally overlays a multifaith space in order to optimize their use, essentially transforming itself to the spiritual needs of the user. In order to do so, a mixed reality experience was developed by investigating and interpreting both the tangible and intangible rituals of prayer. By incorporating an immersive experience, the project promotes the idea of a multifaith space that moves beyond the notion of an “empty white room (Crompton, 2013, p.487)”. To develop an immersive experience that caters to people of all religions or no religion is beyond the scope of this project. Hence, by creating a VAM environment for users of the Muslim faith the project may be able to support design ideologies for others, furthering research in this field.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIntelligent and Informed
Subtitle of host publication24th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
EditorsMatthias Hank Haeusler, Marc Aurel Schnabel, Tomohiro Fukuda
PublisherThe Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
Pages525-534
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9789887891710
Publication statusPublished - 15 Apr 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event24th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Intelligent and Informed, CAADRIA 2019 - Wellington, New Zealand
Duration: 15 Apr 201918 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameIntelligent and Informed - Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2019
Volume1

Conference

Conference24th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Intelligent and Informed, CAADRIA 2019
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityWellington
Period15/04/1918/04/19

Keywords

  • Digital Mosque
  • Mixed Reality
  • Multifaith Space
  • Tangible and Intangible Rituals

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