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Lectures, interviews & public engagement

KARL shares its research through public lectures, video series, media appearances, and academic presentations.

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Video series

ما بين المئذنة والمدينة

6 episodes

A six-part documentary series produced with United Real Estate Company (URC) examining the evolving relationship between architecture, housing, and urban life in Kuwait.

Episode 1

The house and the city

Dr. Mohammed Alajmi on the architectural relationship mosque architecture and spirituality, tracing specific architectural dimensions have shaped mosque spatial qualities.

Episode 2

The first prototype

Examining the characteristics and spatial logic of Kuwait's early prototype mosque models.

Episode 3

The architect's perspective

Eng. Adnan Abdullah Al-Othman discusses the design intent and professional practice behind Kuwait's mosque.

Episode 4

Spatial disparities

Analyzing variations in spatial quality and how they differ across Kuwait's mosque neighborhoods.

Episode 5

Community and worship

Examining how mosque spaces serve as centers of community life beyond the act of prayer.

Episode 6

Reflections and future directions

A concluding discussion on the lessons learned and the path forward for mosque design in Kuwait.

Press & appearances

Selected media appearances, interviews, and public presentations by KARL researchers.

Video

ما بين المئذنة والمدينة — URC documentary series

United Real Estate Company · 6 episodes · 2024

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Kuwait's prototype mosques: rethinking the circular design

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