Muslim Spaces of Worship and Gathering

Geometric Pattern:
A photograph of the geometric pattern that adorns
the interior of the Ismaili Centre Burnaby. In Islamic art
geometric patterns represent the symbol of unity and the
ultimate source of all diversity in creation.
Photo credit: Asif Lakhani.
Overleaf:
Glass crystalline dome descending to a white onyx
translucent block. In designing the Ismaili Centre,
Toronto, Charles Correa’s vision was to create a building
that responds to the traditions of Islamic architecture in a
contemporary design using modern materials.
Photo credit: Gary Otte.
INTRODUCTION