The Nasīr al-Mulk Mosque

The Nasīr al-Mulk Mosque or Pink Mosque is a traditional mosque in Shiraz,Iran, located in Goade-e-Araban place (near the famous Shah Cheragh mosque). The mosque was built during the Qājār era, and is still in use under protection by Nasir al Mulk's Endowment Foundation. It was built by the order of Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir al Molk, one of the lords of the Qajar Dynasty, in 1876 and was finished in 1888. The designers were Muhammad Hasan-e-Memar and Muhammad Reza Kashi Paz-e-Shirazi.

The mosque extensively uses colored glass in its facade, and it displays other traditional elements such as panj kāseh-i (five concaves) in its design. It is also named in popular culture as Pink Mosque due to the usage of beautiful pink color tiles for its interior design.

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Architectural patterns by Alexander Jacques appear infinite

Lying between graphic design and photography is the series of images by alexandre jacques, which meander away from the traditional notions of architectural imagery by focusing instead on the visual repetition inherent a building’s façade. Jacques aims his camera at a distinct point on structural landmarks in Paris, new York and Brisbane, honing in on a very specific piece of the overall tower. the chosen exteriors may be considered invasive modern towers by many, yet the artist’s captures present them in a completely alternative manner, accentuating instead the patterns, horizontals and various linear arrangements that are seemingly boundless.Rhythmic golden strands represent the new York times building by renzo piano and a dizzying floral ornaments describe Paris’ tour ariane. the aesthetic alliterations ‘lose the viewer in a world where boundaries disappear. in the middle of such a mass man no longer seems to exist.’

all images courtesy of Alexander Jacques

Santos place, Brisbane 

 WT C, new York

coerce defence, Paris 

BNF building, Paris

tour Ariadne, Paris 

Brisbane square, Brisbane

federal plaza, new York

 Harrison & abramovitz building, nyc

new york times building, new york

new York Marriott marquis, new York 

 1221 avenue of the Americas, new York

Beaugrenelle, Paris  

societe generale, paris 

hotel novotel, paris