There is no point in history that can be dated as the first time they appeared; however, the earliest evidence on use of the Mashrabiya as it currently is dates back to the twelfth century in Baghdad during the Abbasid period (from 750 until 1261),
One of the major features of the Mashrabiya is for privacy, an essential aspect of Arabic culture. A good view of the street can be obtained by the occupants without being seen.
The wooden screen with open able windows gives shade and protection from the hot summer sun while allowing the cool air from the street to flow through.
On the street side, in addition to their ornamental advantage the Mashrabiya, served to provide enclosure to the street and a stronger human scale.
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An Original Mashrabiya- façade, Cairo Egypt
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In this post I tried to exhibit my private notion.
The natural development of Architecture design is based on inspiration techniques (Conscious Inspiration)
(In this postThe”Mashrabiya”. is the inspiration source)
It is rare to experience invention in architecture
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Inspirational Interpretations to traditional “Mashrabiya”
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The post modernism “Mashrabiya”
Jean Nouvel Architect Institute du Monde Arab 1981-1987
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The Neo “Calatrava -Mashrabiya”
Giselbrecht + Partner ZT GmbH The Kiefer Technic Showroom Bad Gleichenberg,
Austria , published 2010
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The” Lace Mashrabiya”
CHN Arquitetos [Reinaldo Sigueta Nishimura, Daniel Corsi da Silva and Dani Hirano]
Exploratory Science Museum of Unicamp São Paulo,Brazil
International Competition 2009
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The perforated concrete” Mashrabiya”
Elsye AlamArchitects Alam Family house Jakarta, Indonesia 2010
“The perforated concrete west-facing wall acts as breathing brise-soleil; prevents overheating on building skin while filtering the abstract graphical light qualities and transforming the space throughout the day and night”.
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The Concrete Pre cast ”Mashrabiya”- the oriental style
Israel 2002-2004
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You are invited to visit my recent and relevant posts:
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Conscious Inspiration Facades 2
https://archidialog.com/2011/03/08
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“Origami Envelopes” Conscious Inspiration
https://archidialog.com/2011/02/24
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Conscious Inspiration “Facades”
https://archidialog.com/2011/02/22
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Check the NEW CONSCIOUS INSPARATION PAGE
in my Facebook
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Here is a partly overview of projects inspired by the
” Mashrabiya”:
