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Article	ARCHITECTURE OF THE MOSQUE IN NEWEST URBAN CONTEXT OF EUROPE AND AMERICA
Authors	А. Pekina, The Research Institute of the Theory and History of Architecture and Town Planning of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (NIITAG RAASN), Moscow, Russia E. Ovsjannikova, The Research Institute of the Theory and History of Architecture and Town Planning of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (NIITAG RAASN), Moscow, Russia
Abstract	The offered paper to brief review architecture of the modern mosque in up-to-date urban context of Europe and America. Rapid development of Islamic society at the end of XX century reflected in the new typology of mosques. We can call lot of different examples, showing new types of mosques that differ from the traditional ones, not only by dates but also typology, use of innovative technology and modern engineering. Mosque is a unique building, while corresponds one of the interesting examples of architectural adaptation to the complicated social and urban conditions.
Keywords:	mosque, contemporary mosque, urban context, typology, Islamic society, masters of architecture
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