Materials Ideas

Materials are one of the first tings we notice about a building, they help to define that space and give it the defining characteristics. They help a building blend or stand out in their environment.
In the Al-Refa'i Mosque has marble details throughout which help to make the Mosque stand out and define the area. The marble pillars of the Mosque give the building a sense of importance and dignity that couldn't be accomplished with other materials.

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