Vehical Reversing: Pojecting Scarcity is Facing an “Identity Crisis”: To Cluster A Monotheist Perception on Contemporary Sacred Architecture

The sacred manifests with multi-valence; different aspects define how sacred a space can be. Worshipping spaces are one of the renowned types of Architecture which gets adapted to various scenarios and locations. Over 60% of Muslims are living in countries under civil law where mosque figure plays a significant role in their daily life. There are predefined images that an Interfaith person (Individuals of different religions) resonates; minarets, domes, and ornaments. The UK was introduced to Islam in the 18th Century yet its Holy spaces are still seen as an imposed urban layer. This research addresses the Islamic Sacred Architecture (ISA) with a special focus on spatial observance and spiritual connection. It evokes whether ISA is adapting to the Western design trends and forgetting its traditional roots. Taking a questionnaire-based approach (n=40), the study provides insights on how the Muslim population of the UK perceives the modernism of ISA. Such movement may result in traditional elements with religious belongings facing an “identity crisis”. Clustering analysis was conducted creating personas of the Public perception: The Devoted (20%), The Considerate (35%), and The Apathetic (45%). Building on the existing literature, the contemporary qualities that eliminate the main features of ISA test practitioners. Initial findings reported that the modern ISA is debatable where views of the Public are between acceptance and negligence. The outcomes highlight the importance of understanding the design requirements associated with Holy spaces, and the role of the architect in designing upon. Modern Architecture is not a failure, but claiming itself as a new identity of the traditional ISA is