A Negotiation of Culture, Faith, and Space in Southeast Asia and the World

Description

The mosques of Southeast Asia stand as profound testaments to a dynamic historical negotiation. They are not mere replicas of Middle Eastern forms, but the unique result of a dialogue between the universal principles of the Islamic faith and the deep-rooted local cultures of the archipelago. This negotiation profoundly shaped their sacred spaces, translating the functional requirements of a mosque through a vernacular lens—replacing domes with multi-tiered roofs reminiscent of Hindu meru towers, and using local timber to create airy, organic pavilions. Ultimately, each structure is a built agreement, where faith found a resonant local expression and culture was imbued with new spiritual meaning.

Period	Jan 2026
Held at	Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Degree of Recognition	International