Currently, 3.5 billion people are living in cities, while the rest are residing in the countryside. However, by the year 2050, over 75% of the world’s population will be residing in cities1. This growth does not come without challenges. Lack of resources, natural disasters, and political and economical circumstances are…
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A church which was built in the middle of Berlin in the 13th century and destroyed in World War II, is likely to be rebuilt as the world’s first all-in-one church-mosque-synagogue, called the House of One. Though the property belongs to the church, authorities hope to build a sacred spaces…
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altM caught up with spectacular artist Sophia Khan to interview her on her artwork, her interests and her inspiration! We are delighted that she has chosen some of her artwork to be featured on our site. Tell me a bit about yourself: Your background, your interests, your hobbies. My formal…
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It was 5 years after the events of 9/11. I was working as an architect and my current project had taken me to Seattle, Washington. For several months I had been out in the “Emerald City” and had gotten the opportunity to get to know the Muslim community through the iftars during Ramadan. During one of the fundraising iftars, the local community leaders asked me to be their architect for their new Islamic Center.
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