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The Elements of Landscape in Islamic Courtyard Design: Case Study of Bayt Al-Suhaymi Museum in Cairo, Egypt and Alhambra Granada, Spain

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Nik Muhamad Syafwan Bin Nik Man, Wan Kamal Nadzif Bin Wan Jamil, Muhammad Yusri bin Yusof @ Salleh

Pages 653-667 Received: 30 Nov, -0001 Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 Published Online: 12 Apr, 2017

http://dx.doi.org/10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i3/2766
This paper presents a review on the elements of landscape in Islamic Courtyard design. The aim of this paper is to study element of courtyard design with the comparison Bayt al- Suhaymi, Egypt and Alhambra Granada, Spain. The finding of this research will help to define the to identify the characteristics of Islamic courtyard design are include: quadripartite layout are the harmonies central unit of courtyard, use of water and vegetation and shade are reflection of heaven and environmental control, pavilion to protection and shelter and the walls and gates to privacy and human comfort. It is hoped that the paper can give the knowledge for the idea of Islamic courtyard design as a make the environment calmer at courtyard through the element of courtyard design and provide benefits to the user.