Tradition in Transition: The Ismaili Centre and Heritage Architecture
In a metropolis of glass and steel towers, the Ismaili Centre in Dubai stands apart for its embrace of tradition. Inspired by Fatimid architectural forms of Egypt and Syria, the Centre features a domed structure built with brick, wood, and craftsmanship from Kashmiri masons, employing rare artisanal techniques.
Its design philosophy underscores harmony, continuity, and mutual respect within society - an intentional counterbalance to the rapid modernity shaping Dubai. The Centre affirms that in a city of dizzying innovation, cultural rootedness still holds architectural and societal importance.
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