Architecture studio Sthapotik designs the new Shah Muhammad Mohshin Khan Mausoleum, which is a reference to traditional Islamic buildings. It is made up of a series of cylindrical skylights that are complemented by brick turrets. This brick section is designed as a shrine or Dargah, which is home to the graves of local religious leaders and their families.
Sthapotik talks about this, noting that "Meaning 'portal' in Persian, a Dargah is a home for the grave of a revered religious figure. Metaphorically, the Dargah is the home for the earthly body." It is inspired by the look of the chandelier as the top of the mausoleum has a ceiling of the aforementioned skylights to stretch down towards the space.
Brick Volume Cylindrical Mausoleums
Sthapotik Designs the Shah Muhammad Mohshin Khan Mausoleum
Trend Themes
1. Cylindrical Mausoleum Design - New designs of cylindrical mausoleums are revolutionizing the field of architecture and funerary services, offering a disruptive alternative to traditional square-shaped structures.
2. Brick Architecture - The use of bricks in modern architecture is becoming increasingly popular and with innovative designs like the Shah Muhammad Mohshin Khan Mausoleum, new opportunities for brick usage in construction and design can be explored.
3. Islamic Architecture Revival - Sthapotik's designs are part of a broader trend of revival in traditional Islamic architecture, leading the way for innovative new designs that meet modern demands.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Innovative architects and designers have the opportunity to create sleek and aesthetically pleasing cylindrical mausoleum designs that differentiate from traditional square or rectangular-shaped structures.
2. Funerary Services - Funerary services can capitalize on this trend to offer innovative and unique memorialization options to families seeking modern alternatives to traditional burials.
3. Brick Manufacturing and Construction - The architectural trend towards cylindrical structures and the use of brick offers new opportunities for the manufacturing and construction industries to create innovative products and techniques that meet modern demands.